The Hand of Hur is a 501©(3) Not for Profit, non denominational missions organization founded in 2000 by Missionaries Jason & Norah Skipper. Hur was one of the two men that in Exodus 17 helped Moses hold up his hands so that Israel could win its war with the Amalekites. Everyone remembers Aaron, but few remember Hur, although we was just as important in winning the war. Jason & Norah named their organization “The Hand of Hur”, because of every single person who is so essential in missions. Without the help, prayers and financial support of the people back home, the war could not be won. The purpose of existence for the Hand of Hur is stated in the bylaws;
Article II) Purposes
Section 1) “The Hand of Hur, Inc.” is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Section 2) The Corporation is organized more specifically to further the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world, by fulfilling our purpose here on this earth and the commandments that God has given us. This will be done by;
A) Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to as many people as possible throughout the world through evangelism and missions.
B) Educating all Christians, helping them to develop toward a full Christian maturity, and teaching and encouraging the importance of worship and fellowship.
C) Training up believers throughout the world for an effective ministry, helping each one discover the gifts and talents that God has given them.
D) Being a large influence in the spiritual, social, moral, physical, intellectual, cultural and economic development of each person, community, city, state, and country that we work in.
E) Developing projects and ministries throughout the world. These projects and ministries may include, but are not limited to; Christian churches, schools, universities, seminaries, rehabilitation centers, orphanages, support centers, communications, and many others, based on the needs that arise year after year throughout the world.
F) Serving unselfishly, in Jesus’ name, meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those we work with throughout the world.
FULL VERSION OF HOH BYLAWS
As of now, the Skippers remain as the Hand of Hur's lone missionary. They are serving in Sucre, Bolivia. In the future there are goals of sending other missionaries to other parts of the world, aiding youth in traveling in working in other countries as “Missionary Associates” for short periods of time, and much much more.
The Board of Directors has 4 members.
President: Pastor/Missionary Jason Skipper (Movimiento Cristiano Celular - Sucre, Bolivia)
Vice-President: Pastor Mike Lantz (St. Paul's United Methodist Church - Parsons, WV)
Secretary/Treasurer: Connie Skipper (Oakland, MD)
Vocal: Daniel Skipper (Detroit, MI)
If you would like any more info, you may write Jason at jskipper@hohnet.com, or you can call Connie Skipper at 301-387-5227.