Finding Hope Along the Mountain Trails

Lost Horizon Found Nepal Ministry began not as an institution, but as a friendship—a meeting of hearts drawn together by a shared love for the people of Nepal, a passion for creative expression, and a quiet calling to serve vulnerable communities. Grounded in Christian faith and driven by practical compassion, our work is dedicated to uplifting children, empowering young people, and celebrating the rich cultural tapestry of the Himalayas through education, mentorship, music, and storytelling.

Our journey is woven from the lives of three individuals. Pastor Santosh grew up in a home that blended Hindu and Buddhist traditions. From an early age, he possessed an extraordinary gift for music, playing the guitar with an expressive brilliance that could turn any room quiet. As a teenager working as a driver for a visiting Christian minister, Santosh was invited to play with the church band. There, he experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus that reshaped his future. Following theological training in Delhi, Santosh returned to Nepal, married a young Christian woman from the Himalayan region, and felt called to invest his life in the next generation.

Together, Santosh and his wife rented a modest home in Kathmandu and opened the Children's Church. On the first day, there was no congregation—just open doors and open hearts. Slowly, neighborhood children began to arrive. Today, around fifty children gather regularly for after-school tutoring, warm and nutritious meals, instrument lessons, and organized sports, including soccer games on rented neighborhood pitches. Alongside this practical care, the children take part in regular Bible studies, discovering the love of Jesus while maintaining a natural, rooted respect for their families' Hindu and Buddhist heritages. Every child is welcomed with dignity, joy, and unconditional support.

Up in the Himalayan foothills lives Samuel, Santosh's brother-in-law. When Samuel was an infant, a severe illness threatened his life. In desperation, his parents sought prayer from a local pastor, and Samuel was miraculously healed. That turning point led his family into Christian faith—a decision that brought significant hardship and social ostracization in their home village before they found refuge in a supportive Christian community. Today, twenty-nine-year-old Samuel serves as a youth pastor and filmmaker, leading Shining Hill, a musical group of local teenagers who travel mountain paths to share original songs of hope, faith, and encouragement with remote communities.

Three years ago, their path crossed with JB Dai, an American missionary with fifty years of cross-cultural service and over four decades of experience as a filmmaker. Traveling into the Himalayas for youth gatherings, JB met Santosh and Samuel and was instantly moved by their humility, musical creativity, and devotion to their people. Over subsequent visits, shared prayers, and long conversations about art and service, an enduring partnership formed.