Marvina Hooper & The Story of Casa David

If you've ever met Marvina Hooper, YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH HER! 

If you've ever met Marvina Hooper, YOU KNOW SHE LOVES JESUS! 

And if you've ever met Marvina Hooper, 

SHE'S GOING TO CHALLENGE YOU! 

About Casa David:

CASA DAVID was opened in Feburary 2014. It is a beautiful and comfortable home just a half block from the Seguro Social Hospital in Barrio La Granja in Comayajula, Honduras. Much like a Ronald McDonald House, CASA DAVID provides a safe home for family members who bring their loved ones to the hopsital. It is made available to those who travel great distances to come to the hospital and who have no other place to go. 

With 30 clean and comfortable beds, CASA DAVID opens it's doors to those who are often facing their darkest days. Not only do we provide a bed, we serve 2 meals (breakfast & dinner) everyday... 365 days a year our guests are able to take hot showers and have a place to wash their clothes. An armed guard stands watch 24/7, insuring the safety of our guests. But most importantly, our guests are treated with respect and love.

The Story of Casa David:

Casa David was a dream that we believe started in the heart of God many years ago, when former IMB, SBC missionaries, Howard and Marvina Hooper, were working with university students in the capital city of Honduras in the early 1990's. Together, the Hoopers and the students, witnessed the great despair of the people who traveled from all parts of the country to bring their loved ones to the hospital with no means to pay for a place to stay while they were so far from home. Family members often slept on the floors in the lobby of the hospital for days and many times even weeks having no place to sleep, eat, shower, or wash their clothes. 

Years later, back in the States, Marvina read a book (January 2103) that asked "What is the dream God has given to you, that you have never done anything about...that you could never do unless He does it through you?" Instantly she knew... it was to have a place where these people could rest safely, have a hot meal and most importantly find hope in Christ Jesus. 

To learn even more about Casa David, visit: http://www.casadavidhn.com

Pray for Marvina & Casa David:

We've been sharing with you mission teams from Hardee County that have been serving on the mission field this summer. We wanted to take the time to introduce you to Marvina Hooper & Casa David in case you don't know her and the ministry. She arrived in Honduras today and will be serving there for a few days, so keep her in your prayers. 

"Arrived safely in Tegucigalpa after having church on the plane with a crazy Jesus lover in the seat beside me! It was SO awesome! Hit the road running and am just getting to bed💤 after getting up at 3:30am... This ole gal is pooped! So... Buenas nachos until tomorrow! 😜 So excited to see what tomorrow will bring. Are you?" -Marvina Hooper 

Marvin served with us in 2012 when SendMeMissions took our first mission trip to the Dominican Republic with Orphan's Heart. Our Team Leader was Marvina's husband, Howie. We will forever be grateful for this dynamic duo... for their amazing leadership and love for us!