Just a month shy of what would have been Victory Bible Church’s 19th anniversary, the gang massacre in Source Matelas last April brought much of the church’s ministries to a sudden halt.
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Stories from JiHM
The Lighthouse in transition
Saying goodbye to the Lighthouse Children’s Home as a new chapter begins
On August 21, the six young adults who still remained at the Lighthouse packed up their belongings and parted ways with their friends, their community, their caregiver, Stephanie, and the place they had called home for over a decade.
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Three months after the massacre: A video update on the state of the ministry
It has been 105 days since gangs attacked Source Matelas, the village where JiHM’s property is located. The village where my family and I lived.
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An interview with Yvensky, Class of 2023, as he sets out to support his family
We first introduced you to Yvensky in 2014 as “an artist with a sweet demeanor, incredible smile, and lots of love to go around.”
Nearly 10 years later, these words still ring true.
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“It’s like they shattered all my beautiful dreams.”
Jésula fights with faith to salvage her senior year despite gang attacks, school closures, and troubles at home
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10 Questions with Vielda, Kindergarten Teacher
On April 19, Vielda, who has taught 3rd kindergarten at GES for four years, calmly helped the littlest students escape to safety from attacking gangs.
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