Urban Ministry

WE ARE THE WORK OF THE MISSION

Advent, Urban MinistryMarch 11, 2022991Views 0Likes 0Comments

We just had a “first” in the Lighthouse Resource Center! We had our first ever graduation, and celebrated with 6 “lighthouses” that are now ready to shine! The process has had ups and down but our clients and our staff have persevered and it’s safe to say there weren’t many dry eyes at the graduation…

THOSE WHO SOW IN LOVE WILL HARVEST LOVE

Advent, Thinking About God, Urban MinistryFebruary 22, 20221KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s blog was written by Katia Peña, one of our case coordinators in the Lighthouse Resource Center. Recently, I have seen how bountiful a harvest can be if we sow with love, and the blessings we can reap have been surprising. Sowing with love means keeping our commitment to God to share his love with…

OUR STREET

Urban MinistrySeptember 29, 2021851Views 0Likes 0Comments

The picture above is our street in our neighborhood. It’s the center of our work in our community. It’s a place where we can be present with those who have questions, who have needs, and who have dreams. This is where we have the chance to look our neighbors in the eye, engage them with…

IN THE CITY

Crossing Cultures, Urban MinistryJuly 19, 2021851Views 0Likes 0Comments

There is a movement that is happening, and has been happening, all across the globe. It’s a movement into the city. People move in for jobs, for a fresh start, to connect with family, or to step out on their own. Urban environments are strategic environments for God…and for his followers. The heartbeat of our…

OPEN THOSE ROOFTOPS

Urban MinistryJune 30, 2021829Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Gospels mention a dedicated group of friends in a few passing verses…a group crazy enough to look for any way they could to get their paralyzed friend to the feet of Jesus, who was famous by the time he came to their town. They had heard he could heal, change lives, start things new for…

BBQ WITH A CAUSE

Immigration, Advent, Urban MinistryMay 19, 20213KViews 0Likes 2Comments

There are many things that we hope for our clients, but I think one of our biggest hopes is that they will dream big dreams. Maybe they will dream for the first time, or maybe they will start dreaming once again. About 6 months ago, I sat down to eat lunch with Oscar. He has…