Light of the World Cristian Church is a Bible believing church located at 28 Sparrowbush Road in Latham, New York, serving New York's Capital District.
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Helping The Needy



"When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion..", Matthew9:36.

At Light of the World we have committed manpower and resources to several outstanding ministries that are reaching the poor and hurting of our region and the world:

      • Alpha Pregnancy Care Center (crisis pregnancy)
      • Capital City Rescue Mission (needy Men in Albany)
      • Hearts of the Father Outreach (orphans and troubled teens)
      • Jezreel International (food, clothing, medical relief)

We also cooperate with Love INC (In the Name of Christ) to help link resources with needs across the region. Light of the World runs a small Food Cupboard where anyone is welcome to take what they need at any time. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Food Cupboard serves many needy families with gifts, food baskets, and the love of Jesus. We also REACH out to the families of prisoners at Christmas through Project Angel Tree, a ministry of Prison Fellowship. <



JEZREEL International

Vision: To help the poor and needy locally and internationally with provisions of food, medical supplies, clothing, hygiene products, building materials and infant needs.

History: The ministry was incorporated on February 22, 1996 and opened as Abraham's Blessing Warehouse in September of that year. Shipments of aid have since gone to Russia, Latvia, Ukraine, Haiti, several African nations, and Israel. The ministry was renamed JezreelInternational'and occupied its current location on Kairnes Street in Albany in 1998. Last year Jezreel (means "God will sow") distributed 69 tons of food and over 1600 cases of supplies, clothing, and equipment.

Groups Needed To:

  • Sort food, clothing, supplies, equipment and materials
  • Pack and load items for shipment
  • Clean and maintenance the facility and equipment

Individuals Needed To:

  • Go to the warehouse any time it's open to do the above
  • Locate additional supplies for donation from medical/dental offices
  • Commit to prayer for the ministry

Other Service Opportunities:

  • Pray for Israel and the other nations that Jezreel is servicing
  • Financial Support: Direct donations or help with fund raising effort

For More Information:

    LTW Contact: Bill Adams, (518) 786-3528

Location:

    18 Kairnes Street, Albany, NY 12205





Capital City Rescue Rescue Mission

Vision: To Serve The Least, The Last, and The Lost.

History: Founded by business leaders who wanted to help the needy of the streets, the Mission has been ministering to the homeless, helpless, and poor of the community since 1949, meeting their physical and emotional needs while maintaining a constant Gospel witness.

Groups Needed To:

  • Take one night a month to share the Gospel in the chapel service
  • Set tables, serve food, lead in worship, pray, and clean up for the chapel service
  • Assist in renovating the Mission's new facility on South Pearl Street

Individuals Needed To:

  • Tutor men for their G.E.D.
  • Develop computer skills
  • Pick up food donations at area markets or restaurants
  • Perform maintenance or janitorial work at the Mission

Other Service Opportunities:

  • Prayer commitment for the Mission
  • Help men find jobs
  • Donations: food, clothing, Bibles, supplies, books, and tapes
  • Financial contributions and fund raising

Location:

    50 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12207

    Directions: Central Avenue to Downtown Albany. Take a right on Broadway and then a right on Hudson. Parking available in back.






Alpha Pregnancy Care Center

Vision: A refuge where those dealing with pregnancy issues can find unconditional love, acceptance, and truthful counsel, reflecting God's great love and respect for each individual.

History: The Center was established in 1989 by former LTW member, Jan Lovell. Since then, the Center has provided counseling, education and physical and spiritual support to thousands of women. In the summer of 1998 the center moved from its original Route 7 location to Herbert Drive, behind Latham Circle Mall -a much larger facility.

Groups Needed To:

  • Sort baby and maternity clothes, clean baby equipment and toys in the Stork Room
  • Help with carpentry projects and odd jobs as part of the Facility Task Force
  • Help issue the Quarterly Newsletter, including writing, desktop publishing, word processing, and mailings

Individuals Needed To:

  • Counsel: Volunteers take an 8-week course and then provide counseling once a week at the Center
  • Conduct Abstinence Workshops: Volunteers visit local schools and youth groups to present the Sexual Abstinence for Your Life curriculum
  • Fill the Speakers Bureau: Articulate spokespeople address groups, write Letters to the Editor, get on local talk shows, and man conference booths
  • Provide Parenting Education: Instructors offer structured parenting classes at the Center

Other Service Opportunities:

  • Prayer to reach the Alpha Center goal of becoming a Diagnostic and Training Center
  • Prayer for the Annual Spring Banquet and Fall Walk-a-Thon
  • Financial Support: Direct donations, attendance at Spring Banquet/Silent Auction, and participation in the Fall Walk-a-Thon

For More Information:

    APCC Contact: Rick Colquhoun, apcc@pipeling.com

Location:

    11 Herbert Drive, Latham, NY 12110

    Directions: 187 (Northway) to exit 6, east on Rt. 2 towards Latham/Watervliet; about 1/4 mile, turn right on Herbert Drive adjacent to J.C. Penney at the Latham Circle Mall. The Center is on right behind the Mall's parking garage.





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