February 2022 Newsletter

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:44:43 GMT

God, The Master Potter, is a major theme in my life and ministry. I learn a great deal about how God shapes our lives as I work the clay. Finding, preparing, shaping, firing and using the clay speaks to me as a part of what God does in our lives. God gave Jeremiah a lesson on nations, repentance and stubborn hearts at The Potter’s House in Jeremiah 18:1-12. We need to heed that message today or we too will face the consequences of willful disobedience. Seeing is believing. Watch as I form the clay into a “vessel of honor.” Sharing about our work at Community Hope Ministries in Namibia as I work the clay on the wheel presents a vibrant image of how God molds the lives of the disadvantaged children and orphans of Katutura.

“I have known John for over 40 years and am very familiar with his life and ministry. His message and, especially the way he brings it forth with such visual clarity, is one of the most effective communication tools I've ever seen. I recommend John as a teacher because of the manner in which he lives his life message.”

-Peter Warren, International YWAM leader and founder YWAM Denver

“John Hunter is both a master potter and a master communicator. His sermon graphically illustrates the truth of Jeremiah 18. While I was Pastor at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church John did variations of this powerful sermon in several settings and was effective each time.”

-David Worth, Pastor Emeritus, Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church

-Peter Warren, International YWAM leader and founder YWAM Denver

-David Worth, Pastor Emeritus, Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church

John combines a teacher’s insight with an artist’s impact. His lectures are seasoned with humor and his object lessons are unforgettable. As he forms the clay, he also forms and informs his students, shapes their thinking and fills their lives with truth & beauty. I can highly recommend inviting him.

-Timo Vetter, YWAM Wiler, Switzerland

John and Suzanne Hunter have 50 years experience in world missions. They spent the last 25 years in Windhoek, Namibia serving Him among the children and families of Katutura. Their testimonies and John’s message with his potter’s wheel will inspire your congregation to take action and get involved in the great commission. Book them at your church or school today. If you would like to book John at your church or school to do an illustrated sermon please contact him.

January 2022 Newsletter

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:18:36 GMT

Fifty years ago we were married at John's home in Beverly Hills, California. For our honeymoon, we hitchhiked overland to through Europe and Persia following Marco Polo’s route where Suzanne met Jesus in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, in front of the huge Buddha’s built in the 6th century. A few weeks later John committed his life to Christ in Kabul at the Dilaram House, a YWAM outreach to hippies. This year, we mark twenty-five years in Namibia and are thankful for the vitality and strength to continue this wonderful ministry to the poverty stricken children of Katutura at Community Hope. Here at our new Teachers for Africa headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania John continues his work with clay. His sermons on God, the Master Potter have touched thousands. Suzanne is an artist too. She writes, paints, and draws animals and people. Together, we rise early and start their day in prayer. Lancaster County, donates more funds per capita and sends out more missionaries than any other county in America. Pray for us as we reach out to people to help support, volunteer and serve at Community Hope, Namibia.

One year ago, we moved Community Hope Ministries to a new building on Kindergarten Strasse. The new facility, is called The Lighthouse. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.” The Lighthouse shines God’s light out to the poor and needy kids who desperately need to be transformed - Romans 12:2. In poor communities children suffer the most. Hungry and tired they arrive at our gate for a healthy lunch and a peaceful place to study and learn. Hands-on Bible instruction teaches them to love God and know His Word.

One of Community Hope School’s graduates who works at the Lighthouse, Andila, has become an assistant coach in our archery team wants to attend a YWAM discipleship Training School in Windhoek. He is an excellent archer who won the top award amongst all the coaches. He is an inspiration to the children who come every day for after school activities. At The Lighthouse, the Bible is a focus that gives our students hope for their future and an assurance that God is real, and cares for them. This is a home for them, that’s filled with love and good food; where they feel safe and are taught the Golden Rule, to treat others the way they want to be treated.

If you would like to help Andilla attend the YWAM DTS you can make a donation at www.communityhopeschool.com

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