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When God Changes Worlds

This past weekend, guest speaker Christian Mungai concluded Celebration of Hope with a message called “Go Global.” Throughout his message, Christian explained how God desires for us to...
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Celebration of Hope Daily Prayer: Day 16

Matthew 5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Think about the purity of clean drinking water. God desires for our hearts to have this same clarity. When are hearts...
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These Are My People

There is no perfect family. You might think the Bible is full of stories of model families, but the truth is exactly the opposite: the Bible contains families from every dynamic and dysfunction....
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Celebration of Hope Daily Prayer: Day 15

While the pandemic has affected the entire world, God is still working in and through each of our partners. Together, they’ve provided COVID relief by combating hunger, supporting...
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Celebration of Hope Daily Prayer: Day 14

Today is the Willow 5k: Run for Relief, happening across many of our different campuses! Whether you are running, walking, strolling, volunteering, or cheering people on, we ask that you join us in...
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Celebration of Hope Daily Prayer: Day 13

Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” During this pandemic, we have all faced hardship. It can be easy to focus so much on our own struggles that we forget...
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Celebration of Hope Daily Prayer: Day 12

Our global partners do a great job getting outside the walls of their churches. Their heart to serve people in their communities inspired our South Barrington team to do the same with the Mobile Care...
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Celebration of Hope Daily Prayer: Day 11

The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s network of food pantries and partners recorded up to 150% increases in people needing food assistance during the pandemic. Hunger isn’t just a third...
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Celebration of Hope Daily Prayer: Day 10

Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Imagine what life would be like if you were physically hungry and thirsty with no end in...