Here is a list of our current missions partners. Click on the links to their websites to learn more about them and how to get involved.
Albania Church Plant (Illyricum Movement)
The Illyricum Movement is an Albanian Christian team that focuses on planting and establishing local churches in Albania,led by Edi & Bona Demo, CFC has has partnered to support a fourth church plant; not only financially, but to establish a CFC team that is wiling to become email prayer partners and mentors with individuals in Albania. If you are interested in hearing more about Albania and would consider being a part of the team, please contact Lavonne Johnston, at lavonnepa@comcast.net.
ALBANIA GIVING OPPORTUNITY!
Our partners at Illyricum are working to build a Training Center in Albania to teach and equip pastors and church leaders in remote areas of the world. Albania is an ideal place for this center because of its safety and accessibility. If you would like to help provide a place for Biblical teaching and training for leaders in remote areas who would otherwise have no access, donate at www.illyricum.org/give.
BCM International
BCM International is a global Bible-Centered Ministry dedicated to reaching children and developing churches worldwide. CFC supports National Pastors in Sri Lanka. BCM Sri Lanka has churches and missionary families in Pussellawa, Moneragala, Ampara, Rakwana, Dickovita and Warakapola. There are also twenty-two cluster churches supervised by the main pastors of previously mentioned churches. Each church has regular children’s ministries which include Sunday School, children’s camps, sports programs, and singing contests. These churches help provide education to children by providing school books, uniforms, and other necessary supplies.
CMA | CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
As part of the CMA Alliance we believe church planting is critical to the mission of the Church and supporting our growing network of churches around the globe is important to us. The H. family works in Arab Lands, as part of the CMA. The US Alliance is part of a Christ-centered, global movement more than 5 million strong. Our Acts 1:8 family, inspired by Jesus’ love and empowered by His spirit, is passionate to bring the good news about Him to our neighborhoods and world. To sign up for updates, or send some encouragement to the family, please email danmiriamupdtates@gmail.com. Find out more about church planting and missions on the CMA website.
Compassion International
Compassion International is Christ centered, church based, and child focused. They are the world’s leading authority in holistic child development, through sponsorship. They focus on the physical,social, economic,and spiritual care together, in Jesus’ name. Please visit the website for more information and/or to sponsor a child.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The vision of FCA is “To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes,” with a mission “To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church.” FCA values integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence. At CFC we have the opportunity to support Chris Rich, CFC member, who is the VP of Field Ministry for the Mid-Atlantic Region and Mike Hojnacki, PA, State Director for FCA .Please join us in partnering and praying with Chris, Mike, their families, and their ministry through FCA.
Hope International
Hope International’s Mission is “To invest in the dreams of families in the world’s under-served communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel. We share the hope of Christ as we provide biblically-based training, savings services, and loans that restore dignity and break the cycle of poverty.” Please visit the website to learn more, pray, and support Hope International.
Immerse
Immerse International provides intensive English language instruction, a safe living environment, and cross-cultural engagement, equipping individuals to thrive in an increasingly globalized world.
International Friendship Inc.(IFI)
IFI is a national organization partnering with local churches, universities, and volunteers to provide life-changing hospitality and friendship to international students. International students often struggle with culture shock, stress, and loneliness when leaving their homes to study in the US. We work strategically to make the world feel at home and extend God’s love globally — right here in Lancaster. Rita Dong, the Lancaster IFI Ministry Coordinator, will be serving over 500 international students at both Franklin and Marshall College and Millersville University.
International Justice Mission (IJM)
IJM is the largest anti-slavery organization in the world. There are currently 40 million slaves globally. IJM is a group of Christ followers who work together to rescue slaves, prosecute slave owners, and follow up with aftercare treatment for individuals. Please visit the website to find out more, or to become a Freedom Partner and/or Prayer Partner.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
“The purpose of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is to establish and advance at colleges and universities, witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world.” Please join CFC in supporting Brian Moore, CFC member, and his family in his ministry with InterVarsity at Franklin & Marshall and Elizabethtown College.
Lifecycles
The mission of LIFECYCLES is to build young men and women of character in a Christ-centered bicycle touring adventure experience. LIFECYCLES’ key verse is Jeremiah 29:11—“For I know the plans I have for you” says the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Led by CFCers Lee and Marcie DeRemer since 2014, LIFECYCLES seeks to develop 12 to 18 year-old boys and girls into godly, resilient young adults through spiritual, physical, and mental growth. Boys use an internally developed LIFECYCLES curriculum, and girls use a devotional/journal for young women. There is never a fee, and there are no try-outs, so there are no entry barriers; every teen is welcome. 60+ Christian volunteer leaders have ridden with, mentored, and prayed with hundreds of teens from Lancaster and York Counties.
Men of Iron
Men of Iron programs provide all resources for helping initiate Biblically based programs. We are in constant pursuit to find quality resources to equip men. Men of Iron seeks to equip men and grow godly leaders through sustaining 1 to 1 and micro-group mentorship. Our vision is to change a culture one man at a time.
North Star Initiative
North Star Initiative supports women who are survivors of domestic sex trafficking by providing physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual care with a Christ-centered focus.The vision is: Restoring women from sex trafficking: For Freedom. For Life. Forever. North Star Initiative (NSI) owns and operates The Harbor, a restoration home and program for female sex-trafficking survivors. The Harbor is a safe, loving home with the resources and support survivors need to address their physical and emotional trauma, and where they can experience accessible choices toward independent, restored lives.
Pioneers
Pioneers empowers gospel-driven Christians to go the ends of the earth together in relentless pursuit of the unreached. CFC supports Pioneers missionaries, joining God to share His good news with unreached people.
Siloam
Siloam Ministry’s mission is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ in Harar, Ethiopia, a region that is 97% Muslim. People in Harar lack basic medical facilities, clean water, and have not heard about Jesus Christ. By providing a free health clinic, Siloam Ministry is able to meet the medical needs of the poor in the name of Jesus. In May 2018, Siloam opened its first health clinic in Harar and aims on building a school for orphans.
Water Street Mission
The mission of Water Street is to advance the kingdom of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ and to do missionary, relief, and rescue work of all kinds. The provide the tools to people experiencing homelessness so they have hope for a better life. This begins with a meal and shelter, and unfolds differently for each person seeking help. All guests have access to medical, dental, behavioral health, spiritual and career support while on campus.
Young Life
Young Life began in the early 1940s in response to an emerging adolescent subculture. YL is in the world of young people— learning kids’ names, hearing their stories, having fun and sharing with them the great news of a God who loves them. They are about providing fun, adventurous, life-changing experiences and rich relationships, because every young person deserves the right to hear about Jesus. Kids in every culture respond to this life-changing message when caring adults are willing to first earn the right to proclaim the truth of the gospel.
