Who We Are?

Lighthouse is a missionary group composed of seven young adults from all over the US, with one mission in common: to serve those in need and spread the ‘good news’ of Jesus Christ. Last year, a missionary group traveled to Baryshivka, Ukraine and worked there for about 5 months, and this year our group will return to Baryshivka to continue the work that was started there.

The reason to why we are called lighthouse is simple: a lighthouse is a tower displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships in avoiding dangerous areas, in following certain routes, etc. In Matthew 5:16 it says, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven". We want to be the light to those who are in darkness and lead them to God who is the only source of eternal light.

During our time in Baryshivka, we will be focusing on three areas. We will work with children, youth, and the small church that already exists there. Our plan is to set up a children’s camp for a week and afterwards continue weekly gatherings with the children that will be planned with fun activities and biblical lessons. Our hope is to build genuine friendships with the youth and get to know them personally so that we would be able to share the gospel and be of any help to them. We plan to do this by having bonfires, movie nights, picnics, sport tournaments, etc. Our last focus is working with the church. There are currently fifteen members that attend and are mostly older women and a few men. Our prayer is that we would be an encouragement and blessing so that they would continue to grow spiritually and so the rise of membership would increase in the house of the Lord.

Please pray for our group so that we would be the lighthouse to Baryshivka and walk in God's will. Thank you for all the support!