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A Children’s Christmas Play
A time-honored tradition in the church during the Advent and Christmas season is to have children act out the Christmas story. This tradition is especially profound at a young, small, vulnerable urban church in a low-income community.
Love Was Born
In a manger, on that incredible night where a star shone brightly in the dark sky over a bustling Bethlehem town, Love was born.
For Unto You Is Born This Day…
Just as the shepherds went with haste to see and worship the Prince of Peace, it is our desire at World Impact this Christmas to come in worship before the King.
Christmas in the Country 2016
Even as the clouds filled the sky and a little mist was in the air, we knew there was plenty of hot chocolate to keep everyone warm, Christmas cookies to decorate, and crafts to create!
A Family Christmas
Each year at Harmony Heart Camp, we would host a Christmas event for the families from Newark and Chester. One year, we had the largest turnout ever, but the family atmosphere was not lost.
Christ is Come
There is a modern Christmas song that has begun to play in my head, the melody soft and the words powerful.
Christmas Q&A with Students
We had teachers at Newark Christian School and Los Angeles Christian School ask some students what they were excited for this Christmas. Here are their answers!
A Christmas Dinner
I met Richard when I was helping lead the South Hollywood Church Plant. His nephew, a longtime financial supporter of World Impact, let us know that Richard was going to be released from prison soon into a halfway house close to our church.
Impacted for Change
When Keren first attended Los Angeles Christian School in second grade she says she was a little scared, but her teacher welcomed her in warmly and she had a great experience.
The Gift of Jesus
Recently, I was able to be a part of seeing someone personally receive this gift of salvation in Jesus! Sasha* is a 26 year-old young woman who I first met when she was a young teen.
Outdoor Christmas Pageant
Our family moved to Newark, New Jersey, as World Impact missionaries in 1986. When they got old enough, our children became part of the Bible Clubs and attended Newark Christian School.
Huguenin December Prayer Letter
One of the many joys of working at Los Angeles Christian School has been getting to know my students on a deeper level. Not only do I see them grow academically and socially, but I can also see them grow spiritually.
Hoernig December Prayer Letter
Greetings from the Hoernig family. Ruth and I have been blessed with a wonderful family, including our daughter-in-law Kim and two grandkids, Isaac and Caleb. All is well and we pray blessings on you and your families also.
Join Us For #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday, a global day of giving on November 29, provides a dedicated, one-day event in which you can come alongside World Impact and help us transform urban communities for Christ.
God’s Providence is Worthy of Thanksgiving
This holiday season at World Impact, we have so much to be thankful for. God has truly blessed us and the work of the ministry throughout this entire year.
Is It Worth It?
“When you look at us, at our lives, do you feel like we have honored your investment into us? Do you feel like it has been worth it?”
He’s a Good, Good Father
Two weeks ago I was as close to the edge as one can be. Close to prison, close to death. Bills and responsibilities chasing me as robber. My strength was fading, my focus blurry and my faith withered.
