NEW SITE!

As of August 1, 2012, all of AVC's Lighthouse Live! broadcasts appear on AVC's website:

http://www.vibrantcommunities.org

Please feel free to explore previous broadcasts here!

Arturo's Story: A Hand Up!

What "loving your neighbor as yourself" is all about, in terms of creating capacity vs. creating dependency!

The Crib Seed

A small life, a small crib, a big blessing!

Doing More Harm than Good?

Are we sometimes doing more harm than good, with good intentions? Pastor Mike launches a new series discussing principles from the book "Toxic Charity"

Seeing the Hurting through God's Eyes!

The delicate balancing act of serving without hurting, confronting without destroying.

Doing More Harm than Good?

Are we sometimes doing more harm than good, with good intentions? Pastor Mike launches a new series discussing principles from the book "Toxic Charity"

God's Power to Change!

Gripping stories of God's Power to Change: overcoming addictions, gang culture, and hopelessness through God's grace. Special Guests from Modesto Gospel Mission: Corey Palmieri, Woody Wood, and Brad Wilson.

"Thank You"

"Thank You"

Mike's Minute #22: Honoring Veterans...Now!

Touching story of a veteran with mental and physical challenges, whose life was blessed just prior to his death by a simple act of kindness. Special guest: Allegra Taylor of the Sgt. R.G. Henderson House in West Sacramento: 916-368-0733

Set Free in Prison!

Touching story of Harvey Melgoza, doing time in Folsom Prison, giving his life to Christ, and then the amazing light emanating from his shoe repair store in Oakdale, California! Great wisdom for families with loved ones who are incarcerated. Contact: Harvey's Shoe Repair, 316 E. "F" in Oakdale, CA 209-848-0803

Victory for Veterans!

We examine the tragedies facing so many veterans in our communities, but celebrate two amazing, grass roots efforts to provide hope, futures, self-esteem, and victory for veterans! You'll be inspired and motivated, and receive some nuggets of wisdom on how to bless veterans in your midst! Gardol Wilson of Modesto's "Victory for Veterans" ministry (209-496-2500), and Charles and Allegra Taylor of "R.G. Henderson House" for veterans in West Sacramento (916-368-0733).

Mike's Minute #21: Blessing Children!

Veteran School Board Member Cindy Marks with simple, profound ways to help elementary school children succeed!

The Little House That Cares

High octane motivation! An incredible journey into the lives of the blind--those blind from birth, and those who lost sight as adults--as told by our very special guests: Marty Lanser, Janet Gearhart, Ruth McKinsey, and Jon Brooks. The book discussed is "The Little House That Cares", inspiring stories from 17 authors associated with the Visually Impaired Persons Support Center in Modesto: www.vipsmodesto.org 209-522-8477

Young Minds/High Impact!

Incredible story of three university students who saw a need, and created high-impact momentum to meet the needs of the homeless! Special Guests: Sunny Panh, Nikki Kaur, and Matthew Smith (CSU Stanislaus Students). To contact Sunny: spanh209@yahoo.com

Forgiveness Unpacked

Dr. Jim Henman (therapist, psychologist, author) joins us for a deep look at forgiveness, restoration, and the healthy dynamics of living in truth and reality! (See Jim's website at www.cairforyou.com)

Mike's Minute #19: Toxic Serving?

Part 1: Are we doing more damage than good in some of our well-meaning acts of service?

The Easter Shovel?

Just a thought...

Mike's Minute #17: Serving Children in Crisis

Johnny Carr of Bethany Christian Services shares a simple by dynamic way for churches to help children with crises in their homes...through "Safe Families". (Visit www.Bethany.org or call our local Bethany Christian Services at 209-522-5121)

Mike's Minute #16: Children at Risk

Sobering statistics about foster children graduating into homelessness. Pastor Johnny Carr, Director of Church Partnerships for Bethany Christian Services helps shed new light on the church's response!