HOPE IN AN ENVELOPE. 2 Corinthians 3:2 | Pastor Kyev Tatum Embraces the Spirit of Excellence of the 6888th Battalion.

HOPE IN AN ENVELOPE. 2 Corinthians 3:2 | Pastor Kyev Tatum Embraces the Spirit of Excellence of the 6888th Battalion. 

A message of faith, legacy, and purpose for the next generation

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – From the sanctuary of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Worth to the halls of power in Washington, D.C., the Texas State Capitol in Austin, and the sacred grounds of Pelham and Tyler, Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr. walks in faith carrying more than a message—he carries Hope in an Envelope. Inspired by the legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion—the only all-Black, all-female unit deployed overseas in World War II—his mission is a divine assignment rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, committed to justice, and driven by the call to uplift the voices history tried to erase.

A Biblical Mandate to Remember

Scripture tells us in 2 Corinthians 3:2, “Ye are our letters written in our hearts, known and read of all men.” The women of the 6888th were living epistles—letters of love, courage, and faith written during one of the darkest chapters of human history. Though they sorted and delivered mail, they were really delivering hope—God’s love, tucked inside envelopes, traveling across oceans to restore weary souls.

Pastor Tatum believes their story is not just a historical lesson, but a spiritual message. God used these women to remind the world that His servants can wear combat boots and carry mailbags. Their faith was shown not through sermons, but through service—timely, tireless, and true.

Called for Such a Time as This

Like Esther, Pastor Tatum has been raised up “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14). Born in Fort Worth, trained in Texas schools, and shaped by the trials of urban ministry, he has become a shepherd for the overlooked, a voice for the voiceless, and a vessel of truth and transformation. Over more than three decades, he has taken the lessons learned on athletic fields and translated them into spiritual strength and servant leadership.

Through the Texas 6888th Project, Pastor Tatum has turned remembrance into revival—ensuring that these trailblazing women are no longer forgotten, but are forever honored in the hearts and homes of a new generation.

Hope in an Envelope: Faith That Travels

The phrase Hope in an Envelope is not just a metaphor—it’s a ministry. The 6888th sorted millions of pieces of mail, but every letter they handled was, in Pastor Tatum’s eyes, a seed of hope. Like the early apostles carrying the Gospel across the known world, these women brought life to the battlefield—reconnecting soldiers to the promises of home, family, and faith.

Pastor Tatum now carries that same hope—from the pews of Fort Worth to the platforms of Washington, the chambers of Austin, the soil of Pelham, and the streets of Tyler. His every step is guided by the Spirit, and his every word is wrapped in truth. He knows that God still sends messengers—and sometimes, they come with envelopes full of purpose.

Raising Little Miss Six Triple Eight: Daughters of Destiny

From this mission has emerged Little Miss Six Triple Eight—a Christ-centered initiative designed to mentor young Black girls into queens of purpose, prophets of justice, and peacemakers of God’s Kingdom. These girls are taught that Proverbs 31 isn’t just for grown women—it’s for them, too.

They are encouraged to walk in excellence, study their history, speak boldly, and serve humbly—just like the women of the 6888th. With Bibles in one hand and envelopes of hope in the other, these young daughters of destiny are reminded that they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14), and that the same God who used Esther, Deborah, and Mary is calling them now.

Each one carries her own divine envelope—filled with gifts, dreams, and God’s anointing. Pastor Tatum helps them understand that while they may not wear military uniforms, they are enlisted in a spiritual army—an army that marches not for medals, but for meaning; not for praise, but for purpose.

Conclusion: From the Battlefield to the Blessing

Pastor Kyev Tatum’s journey is not just about preserving the past—it’s about fulfilling God’s promises. Like Paul, he is “pressing toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). His life is a letter—written not in ink, but by the Spirit of the living God, and read aloud through his advocacy, ministry, and mentorship.

Through Hope in an Envelope, a new generation is rising. Little Miss Six Triple Eight is not just a program—it is a movement of faith, excellence, and legacy. In their smiles is the joy of their foremothers. In their hands are the tools of peace. And in their spirits is the same God who sent hope in the mail during war, and who now sends it through their lives.

Let the children know: You are God’s message. You are His envelope of hope. And you are being sent into the world to deliver His love—one life at a time.