OUTREACH
PASTORAL SUPPORT PROGRAM - PREPARING FOR REVIVAL
Many of our outreach programs are not just for our church alone. We believe that to grow the Kingdom, a strong Ecumenical program is essential. Since we've been quite successful in growing a small, English speaking church into a fully bi-lingual English/Spanish church in the course of 10 years, we felt that the next step was to logically include other area pastors in our mission.
Starting with our Backpack Project, as it grew from year to year we found that it was logical (and easier) to identify the poorest of the poor in area barrios by using area pastors to identify those families in need. From there we went on to share our Youth Bonfire on the Beach Outreach by sending the Christ seeking youth who came forward from those events to the churches that were close to their homes. Next we invited local pastors to come to weekend seminars on how to get their own Youth Outreach programs going, based on our model. Our Go For The Youth program is fantastic.
We hope to get the spark going to have these churches all establish weekend kids VBS/feeding centers as we do with our Seeds of Hope program.
Finally, we've teamed up with Prepare International.org to provide these pastors with regular training classes to take them on the Journey to the next level of pastoral training.
We see SIGNS that this area will be the spark of a world-wide REVIVAL. It is our goal to be a part of this and we're doing this program to get all of our area pastors PREPARED FOR THE KINGDOM TO COME. Please consider helping with your prayers and support. Donations link: https://hopecr.org/donate/ Gracias!
Many of our outreach programs are not just for our church alone. We believe that to grow the Kingdom, a strong Ecumenical program is essential. Since we've been quite successful in growing a small, English speaking church into a fully bi-lingual English/Spanish church in the course of 10 years, we felt that the next step was to logically include other area pastors in our mission.
Starting with our Backpack Project, as it grew from year to year we found that it was logical (and easier) to identify the poorest of the poor in area barrios by using area pastors to identify those families in need. From there we went on to share our Youth Bonfire on the Beach Outreach by sending the Christ seeking youth who came forward from those events to the churches that were close to their homes. Next we invited local pastors to come to weekend seminars on how to get their own Youth Outreach programs going, based on our model. Our Go For The Youth program is fantastic.
We hope to get the spark going to have these churches all establish weekend kids VBS/feeding centers as we do with our Seeds of Hope program.
Finally, we've teamed up with Prepare International.org to provide these pastors with regular training classes to take them on the Journey to the next level of pastoral training.
We see SIGNS that this area will be the spark of a world-wide REVIVAL. It is our goal to be a part of this and we're doing this program to get all of our area pastors PREPARED FOR THE KINGDOM TO COME. Please consider helping with your prayers and support. Donations link: https://hopecr.org/donate/ Gracias!
BACKPACK PROJECT
When the schools open up (maybe March?) we'll need to be ready to get supplies to the kids who need them. We've already started fundraising. Will you please prayerfully consider making a donation? Just $55 buys a child an education...$550 for 10 kids.... and $5,500 for 100. How about that math? This is a really good investment!!! Please go to the Donate Now page now! Gracias, Amigos! |
MANOS DE ESPERANZA
Skills Classes
The objective of Manos de Esperanza (Hands of Hope) is to help people to grow and thrive by providing knowledge and skills applicable in the labor market, while encouraging spiritual and moral values through short devotions.
In this case, it's teaching English. When the church opens up and things get safer, we'll be starting this up again. It's a very popular program serving 150-200 people each week. This Ministry also offers prayer and counseling if the students so desire, and invites them to be part of our church if they wish. All of this amazing work is made possible through donations given by those with generous hearts full of love and the desire to bless others. |
SEEDS OF HOPE
Food Bags & Feeding Stations
Our mission is to reach out the less fortunate who are not just in need of material help, but in need of spiritual food as well. We share the Good News of Salvation through Jesus Christ, and pray together with each family according to their needs.
Since CV19 started, the project has become even more critical. In 2020 we spent nearly $40,000 of our already tightened budget on this ministry. Food Bags Project Through God’s blessings and your donations we prepare food bags for low income families living in the rural areas near our community. The bags are later delivered by a group of volunteers from our church or other area churches. Want to support our ministry or become a volunteer to help deliver the food bags? Yes, please! Feeding Station Projects As part of our extended outreach, we provide food each month to three feeding stations in the area. Two other stations will reopen as the Covid danger abates. This is a weekend VBS type program with activities and lunch for 250 kids. We are always seeking donations to supplement the beans and rice with some protein and fresh veggies.To donate, please go to the Giving page. To get more information on the next project, please contact: Anita Ortiz anitaortizv@gmail.com |