YOUR FAMILY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS CHRISTMAS THAT WILL LAST ALL YEAR LONG!
Advent Conspiracy is a movement, pointing us away from ourselves toward others, away from consumerism toward a generosity that will make an eternal impact in really exciting ways. It is about meeting people’s needs by giving a BIG Christmas gift together as a church family. Through a series of special projects identified by our global workers and strategic local partners, Trinity Church offers a way to bless others worldwide. This is an opportunity to be strategic, planning with others to play an important part in communicating Christ’s love and grace during the holiday season.
It all boils down to love. Love from a Savior and to those around us in need. Exchanging our wants for their needs provides incredible gifts of blessing not just for the winter season, but for many it is a life-long testimony of God’s amazing love for them. We get the privilege of being involved in that blessing!
Advent Conspiracy at Trinity Church invites everyone and their loved ones (kids, relatives, close friends, etc.) to join in the fun. We encourage everyone that normally exchanges gifts to share their opinions and choose a specific project from the list that resonates with their hearts.
The motivation and primary concern when considering which organizations to support is an opportunity to demonstrate God’s love and the gospel of Jesus Christ. There are many ‘good things' to be involved in, however, the ‘Good News’ of Jesus Christ is the most needed and the best gift we can give to others. Each of these projects selected will provide support for ongoing ministries, which have as their primary and ultimate goal to demonstrate the gospel both in word and in deed.
PLEASE PRAY THROUGH YOUR INVOLVEMENT AND HAVE AN INCREDIBLE CHRISTMAS SEASON!
$10,000 Rincón de Luz Community Center
"Rincón de Luz" is a welcoming space that aims to create community among Muslim neighbors in Spain through education, social services, health workshops, cultural activities, and relational commitment. Trinity global workers David & Myriam Trott are opening a new community center that will provide language and culture classes, ongoing programs and events in partnership with local volunteers and two local partner organizations and with the support of 200 prayer partners and four prayer groups. Funding will go towards setting up hospitality and classroom areas, and to provide educational supplies.
$1,000 Mountain Area Eyeglass Clinic Outreach
Along with their usual duties of global worker and medical flights, Trinity global workers Aaron & Elise Varela are launching an eyeglass program/vision outreach to the Tarahumara people in the Chihuahua mountain areas. Funding will provide eyeglass kits, vision testing materials and fuel to fly volunteers into mountain areas for pop-up vision care clinics.
$5,000 Forged Father’s Program
Forged Fathers would provide intentional, Christ-centered support to men whose partners are facing a planned or an unexpected pregnancy. The program would include one-on-one mentoring, small-group sessions, and practical fatherhood education. Participants receive a Forged Fathers Kit with resources covering topics such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, communication, finances, preparing for a baby, and spiritual leadership. Regular small group meetings would provide a place for men to build relationships with other fathers and mentors, ask questions, and receive encouragement and would include individual follow-up, connecting fathers with employment, education, financial, parenting, and community resources when and where needed. The goal is to move fathers from feeling overwhelmed or disconnected to becoming confident, involved, and equipped fathers who choose life and actively participate in building a healthy family.
$1,600 Transitional Housing for Girls Rescued from Human Trafficking
Olive Crest has opened up some apartments in Moreno Valley to serve 16-18 year old girls from the Inland Empire that are being rescued from trafficking. The organization would like to provide a small allowance of $100-200 for each girl entering the program so that they can decorate their room to make it feel like a home. The program provides youth safety and emotional healing, and support for housing stability and independence through life, academic and employment skills. Currently the program serves up to 8 girls at a time with a 24/7 case manager facilitating trust-building, relationship development, group meals and Bible studies.
$1,400 College Summer Break Outreach
Intervarsity invites students from secular college campuses for a summer break outreach in Catalina. Students will spend time in the Gospel of Mark and in Worship with a week-long focus in deepening their faith. Funds raised will go toward scholarships for students from the Inland Empire who would not normally be able to attend.
$6,000 Mexico Loft House
Funds will provide for costs to build two new homes to help make two families dreams come true next year. (Video)