The HAT UK team departed the UK to arrive in Nigeria amidst ‘uncertainty’ of the Nigerian political climate because of the 2015 presidential election which was earlier postponed and therefore incidentally coincided with the HAT mission trip. As God would have it, the peaceful nature of the election was unprecedented and the HAT mission went on as planned. Hallelujah! God answers prayers!!

As usual, the HAT team was welcomed warmly with open arms by Revd Isaac Omolehin, Dr (Mrs) Christie Omolehin and the Word Commission members at Ilorin, Kwara State-Nigeria, for which we are very grateful.

THE HAT HOSPITAL PROJECT

The HAT hospital building’s foundation was laid in April 2012, at Idofian, Kwara State, Nigeria (a predominantly muslim community). From then onwards building work has continued on site till date, albeit haltingly sometimes due to availability of funds.

By April 2015 (this year) however, the front half of the hospital was completed and useable, stocked with initial medical equipment. As a result, to the glory of our Lord and Saviour the HAT medical outreach this year was held at this same venue using the front half. The hospital is to remain opened post-HAT mission, with volunteer staffing. (See pictures).

Revd and Mrs Omolehin, some members of Word Commission and Hope Alive Trust team members went to pay a visit to the Oba of Idofian, intimating him with the hospital project which the people of his town could benefit from. He and the elders of the town were immensely grateful.

If you would like to donate to Hope Alive Trust in order to see the second half of the hospital completed, please click on “Donate” on the home page of this website to do so, and we know the Lord will definitely reward you.

HAT 2015 MEDICAL OUTREACH

In total, over the three days outreach (2nd to 4th of April 2015), two hundred and forty nine outpatients were attended to and given medication free of charge. Also, six minor surgeries were performed free of charge. (See pictures)

HAT CAREER SEMINAR

A need was identified amongst the youth for quality career education, hence the HAT team worked with Word Sanctuary (the youth church of Word Commission) to put together a career seminar aimed at addressing this need. It was held over two days, 2nd and 3rd of April 2015 with various facilitators invited to train the youth in this area.

To the glory of God, it was very well attended with approx. 460 people on the first day (aimed at teenagers) and approx. 350 people on the second day (aimed at the older youth). Questions and enquiries for more information as a result of this seminar, has been quite encouraging. (See pictures)

HAT ‘THANK YOU’ GET-TOGETHER

Hope Alive Trust said thank you to all helpers and volunteers at a get-together organised for this purpose. Certificates of appreciation were also handed out to our commendable volunteers.

The HAT TEAM AT SHILOH

As has been the case for the past 19 years, an annual 120 days evening crusade programme, named SHILOH, at Word Commission Ilorin was on-going led by the General Superintendent of Word Commission, Revd Isaac Omolehin, which usually spans from January to April annually. The HAT team was tremendously blessed by various ministrations. We always look forward to this event every year. Praise be to God!

Indeed, this has been a mission trip with a difference, God surrounding us constantly with divine miracles and causing His work to move forward. ‘Thank you’ doesn’t seem to be enough to say to all HAT members, associates and pals, whom God used to make this trip a possibility and a great success. We are indeed humbled by your sacrifice and appreciate you hugely. The Lord bless and keep you and yours in Jesus’ name. Amen.

PRAISE REPORT

The HAT team travelled from the UK to Lagos Nigeria between 21st to 24th March. Revd Isaac Omolehin and The Word Assembly family received the HAT team very warmly and took very good care of us. The HAT team was at Ilorin from 25th to 31st of March, 2013.

God used the HAT UK team and volunteers on ground through The Word Assembly, Ilorin led by Prof Owoeye and Sister Olobayo as a tool in His hands to accomplish true help for the helpless.

MEDICAL OUTREACH

This was sectioned into outpatients and general surgery. All services were provided free.

OUTPATIENTS

Approx 300 patients were attended to from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th. The complaints presented were varied; from malaria, to high blood pressure to advanced goitre. Consultations and medication were provided free of charge. Complicated cases were given further referral.

GENERAL SURGERY

The patients operated on were between 8 to 10 patients with complaints of lumps and bumps. We trust God to be able to include cataracts next year by His grace. Closing Banquet.

Hope Alive Trust hosted all workers at the HAT Medical Outreach to a lovely banquet, as a gesture of thanks.

HOPE ORPHANAGE VISIT

The Hope Orphanage started and run by Revd and Dr (Mrs) Omolehin was visited by the HAT team and carried out medical consultation as well.

DONATION OF COMPUTERS

HAT in collaboration with RCCG, Newgate Bedford UK, donated computers for the commencement of computer training centres and cafés in the following establishments:

✔ (a.) Amuwo-Odofin Local Government of Lagos State, under the leadership of the Chairman, Comrade Ayodele.

✔ (b.) Canaan Dream ICC, Port-Harcourt under the leadership of Pastor Gbenga Abidoye.

✔ (c.) Victory Tabernacle, Badagry led by Revd and Mrs. David Amosun

✔ (d.) Living Faith Assembly, Oshogbo led by Bishop & Mrs Adebayo

CAREER TALK

HAT gave career talks to students from junior secondary school to job seekers. This was also section into two main groups in order to address the needs effectively; Junior Secondary School 1 to Senior Secondary School 3 and then Undergraduates to Job Seekers. The feedback has been very encouraging.

HAT AT SHILOH

HAT had a wonderful time at Shiloh Evangelist Crusade every night. This is a four-month long crusade which holds every evening.

Oh what a trip! To God be all the praise for the success. He alone deserves all the glory!!!

We would also like to say a very big bunch of thanks to all HAT Associates and Pals who made this possible and a success. The Lord bless you indeed.

PRAISE REPORT

The HAT Mission team left UK for Nigeria on the 3rd of April, 2012, comprising of medical doctors, IT specialists, student and an engineer; with the purpose of ministering God’s living hope to the presumed hopeless.

The team arrived at Ilorin and hit the ground running, with loving welcome and hospitality provided by Revd Omolehin (General Overseer, Word Assembly Ministries), his wife, Dr (Mrs) Omolehin and the members of Word Assembly Church.

Hope Alive Trust was able to:
✔ Provide free medical consultation for out-patients
✔ Provide free minor medical operations
✔ Provide free medicine
✔ Perform maintenance work at the Computer School / Café, which HAT helped to establish
✔ Give out free clothing articles to the community
✔ Support the Hope Orphanage
✔ Laid the foundation of HAT Primary Medical Care Centre building at Ilorin
✔ Visited the Ikoyi Prisons and gave gifts of essentials to prisoners
✔ Minister the word of God on whatever platform He provided

Noteworthy Happenings -
✔ Approximately 250 out-patients were seen at the medical outreach plus seven minor operations performed.
✔ 32 students graduated from the Computer school this year; computer literacy had been provided free.
✔ Laying of the foundation of Hope Alive Trust Primary Care Centre building.
✔ Visit to the Hope Orphanage, which is under the supervision of Dr (Mrs) Omolehin, was still a humbling experience.
✔ A lot of the patients were overjoyed to see HAT again this year!

All these has been greatly facilitated by dedicated HAT donors who have in one way or the other supported the HAT vision by giving time, funds, service and advice.

Thank you so much.

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