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Hope Academy & School (Fall 2022)

Posted on Nov 5, 2022 by Mandi Stem in General |

More than 660 children registered but we could only accept 350 students. Pray as we start the year and construct the new building that we can reach more kids for Christ. Donate now to help build the new school.

Oct '22

Footings for the Training Center

Posted on Oct 31, 2022 by Mandi Stem in The HOPE Center |

Oct '22

Praise the Lord! Check out the first day of excavation for the Training Center footings. There have been a few set backs, but we are hopeful to complete the first and second floors in 2022!

Sep '22

Training Center Update

Posted on Sep 16, 2022 by Mandi Stem in General, The HOPE Center |

Sep '22

The Lord has provided us with a piece of land to construct the Christian Training Center for future leaders. We are in the process of developing the land with a building that will host many activities including:

Discipling new believers
Training future leaders to plant new churches
Providing a place to rest and grow for missionaries, those facing persecution, or people who need a respite
Creating a space that can be used for conferences or as a retreat center for the local church

Together we can transform lives through prayer and by your financial support. We are so thankful to all the churches and our supporters who believe in the mission and vision of Christ for the Crescent World. Your partnership is vital and has made it possible for us to continue reaching the lost for Jesus Christ. We can see that we can do more together, and there is so much more to be done in Lebanon and beyond.

Jun '22

Exciting plans for Shining Hope Training Center

Posted on Jun 20, 2022 by Mandi Stem in General, The HOPE Center |

Jun '22

We received the architectural drawings for the Shining Hope Training Center. This center will provide modern space to

* Training Christian Leaders

* House Visiting Missionaries

* Provide Substance Abuse Treatment

* Act as a Safe House for Persecuted Christians

Join use as we move forward on this project. You can donate online now.

Jun '22

Hosting missionaries to spread the Gospel

Posted on Jun 20, 2022 by Mandi Stem in General |

Jun '22

Hosting a group of missionaries from Jerusalem Baptist Church and Ambiente de Gracia (Virginia). This group will help lead worship, work with teens during a Bible camp, and reach out to families with the Gospel. We are so thankful to have missionaries visit to work with us.

There are still opportunities for your group to visit Lebanon and work with us to reach the lost with the life-changing Gospel message. Let us know if you would like more information.

Jun '22

The wall around Hope Academy & School

Posted on Jun 7, 2022 by Mandi Stem in General, Shining Hope Academy (School) |

Jun '22

We are making progress on the wall around Hope Academy & School. Tons of rock are being put together to build a strong wall around the perimeter of the property to keep children safe. Please consider donating today to help refugee and Lebanese children receive an education and discover Jesus.

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Feb '22

Without heat, people suffer

Posted on Feb 7, 2022 by Mandi Stem in General |

Feb '22

When you are living in a tent, a snowstorm with feet (not inches) of snow is a big problem. It collapses tent walls and roofs, leaving refugees desperate for warmth. In 2022, there has already been record-breaking snow, with bitter cold that complicates efforts to help the most needy.

Refugees already live far below the poverty line, and they need help. Shining Hope International provides winter shoes, warm clothes, and heavy coats for families who are trying to survive on nothing. We also distribute blankets and mazote (heating fuel) — anything that will help people make it through the winter.

With the US dollar worth so much more than the local currency (lira) in Lebanon, your donation of any amount go such a long way. Not only do we provide warmth from the clothes and blankets, we offer families a Jesus Film and a Bible and warmth that comes through hope in Christ. Please help us help them.

Jan '22

Training the future with hope

Posted on Jan 6, 2022 by Mandi Stem in General, The HOPE Center |

Jan '22

In addition to the school for refugee children, we are planning for the Christian Leadership Training & Conference Center. This is the next step in fulfilling one of our Guiding Values to multiply.

Despite persecution of believers, many of our new converts express the desire to go back to their hometown and start a church. To replicate the work we do in Lebanon in Syria and other Middle Eastern countries, we need to train Biblical leaders.

This training / conference center is shovel ready — we have purchased the land and have acquired the necessary government permits. To start, we need funds to purchase materials and pay workers.

We are excited to see the project begin, and with the US dollar being worth so much more than the local currency (lira) in Lebanon, your donation of any amount goes a long way. Help us to fulfill the great commission to “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19).