After hearing a sermon based on,
1Corinthians 16:15 (NIV)
Now I urge you, brothers—for you know that the members of the family of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to serving the saints.
Pastor Zane & Sister Thess responded to the Call to devote themselves to Ministry which led to the beginning of HOS. The ministry has flourished over the years in a variety of directions as opportunities have arisen. God has consistently met ministry needs as HOS has stepped out in faith to help provide the basic needs for families along with school supplies and tuition assistance for public school and college, building churches, training pastors, and providing medical needs, immunizations, and medications.