Celebration Of Hope
April 12, 19 & 26
Celebration of Hope is a time to open our eyes to the movement of God through the local church around the world! From rural Zambia to the urban centers of India (and everywhere in between) God is on the move through local churches thinking creatively about how to fight poverty and injustice so that lives are transformed and Jesus is made known. Communities are providing the next generation with better educational opportunities, people are pooling resources to empower entrepreneurs to start businesses, churches are purchasing land to dig wells so that more people have access to clean water, and all this is made possible when followers of Jesus decide to build a better future, together!
On the Weekends
During weekend services on April 12, 19 & 26, we’ll unpack the book of Amos to discover the power of facing injustice and opening your hands to be used by God to fight it.
- April 12 | Latin America Focus featuring a dual-language service with Pastors Shawn and Fabian
- April 19 | Africa Focus featuring Pastor Humphreys from Flood Church in Malawi
- April 26 | Big Celebration Sunday + One Day to Change the World
Pack seeds, change lives:
April 15–22
Help provide thousands of pounds of food and a sustainable source of income to families in Malawi and Zambia by signing up to pack seeds! This easy volunteer opportunity is great for kids and students!
Seed Packing Times & Dates
Crystal Lake
Huntley
North Shore
South Barrington
South Lake
Wheaton
Give
When you give above and beyond to Celebration of Hope, you directly fuel the impact of our partners in their communities. Every gift—from $1 to $10,000—makes a difference. Giving opens April 9.
Three ways to give:
- Online | Click here and select “Celebration of Hope” in the dropdown.
- In person | Drop a check with “Celebration of Hope” in the memo line in the offering box at any Willow location.
- By mail | Mail a check with “Celebration of Hope” in the memo line to 67 Algonquin Rd. South Barrington, IL.
Learn
Our Partners
The Global Compassion & Justice ministry fights poverty and injustice in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East through partnerships with locally-run organizations and networks of churches united by a common goal to serve their communities together in Christ. Discover how your generosity and service can help support and encourage local churches to amplify their impact in their communities.
Select a region of the world to learn more about our partners and how you can support them in prayer!
Global partners
Global Teams
Global Serving Teams are an opportunity to witness God’s work, serve alongside our global partners fighting poverty and injustice in their communities, and build rich and meaningful relationships.
Typical serving teams spend the week with a local church to build relationships, attend the church’s Sunday service, serve together with the community on a hands-on project or ministry, and focus on learning from the local church in the context they serve in.