this christmas, let’s give out of the abundance of grace we have received.
"The Arrival” is an opportunity we have each year to make a difference by redirecting some of our Christmas spending to serve those in need.
As a community we have established intentional partnerships with organizations both locally and globally. Our collective gift this Christmas will build homes, care for mothers in need, feed children, provide Bible translations to those who have never heard about Jesus’ love, rescue women from sex trafficking, support church planters, etc. Thank you for joining us as we leverage our lives to serve others!
how & when to give to
IN-PERSON
Our ARRIVAL offering will take place on 12/15. We will present our gifts together during services in ARRIVAL envelopes. ARRIVAL GIFTS will also be accepted in the same envelopes throughout December.
ONLINE
Mail your Arrival Gift to:
490 NW Crosby Ave Oak Harbor, WA 98277
ARRIVAL PARTNERS
Whidbey Island Women’s Clinic
The Whidbey Island Women’s Clinic, has been serving Oak Harbor for over 30 years (islandspcc.org). They are committed to encouraging life-affirming decisions, by offering practical and emotional support to pregnant women and families in need. They provide free pregnancy testing, limited OB ultrasounds, community referrals, peer counseling, post-abortion counseling, parenting classes and other courses/ support groups, cribs and car seats, and other baby essentials including diapers, baby food, formula, and baby/maternity clothing.
Your ARRIVAL GIFT will go toward helping them continue their good work in sharing the love of Jesus to families in our community.
MIGHTY TO SAVE MINISTRIES
This ministry in Oak Harbor supports those learning to live life outside of addiction by providing transitional housing, opportunities to give back to the community by volunteering, assistance with transportation to court appearances and outstanding legal obligations, financial counseling, mentoring, counseling, assistance with resume writing; job interviewing; job searching; and more (mightytosaveministries.org).
Your ARRIVAL GIFT will aid this organization as they help individuals to maintain sobriety and find healing from the cycle of addiction.
YWAM MEXICO
Living Word supports YWAM, through their Home of Hope ministry (ywamhomesofhope.org). Each year we partner with them by sending a team to Ensenada, Mexico to build a home for a family in need.
Your ARRIVAL GIFT will go toward the cost of home materials as well as any needs that may arise while the team is there. Your generosity will demonstrate the love of Christ, by giving a family a home to raise their children in warmth and safety.
COMPASSION FIRST
Compassion First is a non-profit organization that works to “provide long-term, hope-filled solutions for survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation.” In Indonesia, they provide an aftercare shelter for girls who have been trafficked and assist with the training of local police. They also work with “at-risk” youth and their families through a sponsorship program, to empower families and prevent exploitation. (compassionfirst.org)
Your ARRIVAL GIFT will aid in the restoration and healing of sex-trafficking survivors.
CHURCH PLANTING
Living Word believes in sending people out to continue the mission of Jesus to “go and make disciples.” Over the years we have supported numerous leaders and church plants, including many sent by Living Word.
Your ARRIVAL GIFT will help support ongoing church plants, along with those who follow the call to “go” in the coming year.
PIONEER BIBLE TRANSLATORS
This organization mobilizes people to provide access to God’s Word (pioneerbible.org). Many people have no written materials in their language—meaning they have no access to the Bible. The Welch Family, who formerly attended Living Word, is working with a remote people group to create a Bible translation that they can read and understand.
Your ARRIVAL GIFT will support this organization, and specifically the Welch family, as they work to see communities everywhere experience the Gospel by reading His Word in their language.
Oak Harbor Public schools
Living Word serves many families in the city of Oak Harbor by partnering with our local school district. We get to regularly offer support to faculty and students through activities such as our annual food drive, coffee provided to staff, shoes for kids, etc.
Your ARRIVAL GIFT will tangibly show the love of Jesus to the families, students, and staff connected to the Oak Harbor School District.
COMMUNITY CARE
Living Word takes part in serving people in various every week. We provide gas cards, food, lodging, etc. to those in need within our community through our benevolence giving. We also have a ministry called Living Works that takes part in serving specific, more time-consuming and labor-intensive needs every month including home projects, yard care, etc.
Your ARRIVAL GIFT will have an impact in our community by meeting the practical needs of people in our city.