Few people would choose 1:30 p.m. on a Sunday afternoon as their ideal time of day to attend church. Such was the dilemma facing Willow Creek’s Spanish-speaking congregation, Casa de Luz, which had been meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Lakeside Auditorium every Sunday for almost three years. The middle-of-the-day barrier was removed on September 15,…
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New hope is on the horizon for many undocumented immigrants as they prepare their journey “out of the shadows” thanks to an intended comprehensive immigration reform fueled by the president and a bipartisan group of senators. Millions among the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants are of Asian, African and even European origin, but 56% of…
Read MoreThe Casa team just finished debriefing the Spanish language Global Leadership Summit last Thursday and walked away blessed by the many wins which were discussed. We’re already planning our 2013 Summit! This year, there were 200 pastors, ministry, and community leaders in attendance, as well as members of the press. We had churches come from…
Read MoreWithout a doubt, the mission that the Lord has set for Casa de Luz is to help first and second generation Hispanics find hope and a sense of community. Beyond the spiritual guidance and support that form the foundation of the ministry, there is the desire to provide engaged assistance in practical, everyday needs. This…
Read MoreWillow’s amazing team of volunteer pastors—our Pastors on Call—have undergone a name change. Their new name: Care Pastors. “For many years,” says Sarah Riebe, Care Manager, “we’ve called this team ‘Pastors on Call’ to reflect the on-deck nature of their roles. These dedicated volunteers provide front-line care from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday to…
Read MoreThe update for iTunes (needed to use your personal iPad on your Willow computer) is ready to be installed. Please follow the steps below: If you have a laptop, plug in your network cable Restart your computer Start iTunes (go to Start, Programs, iTunes) In iTunes, click the Help menu Click Check for Updates Click…
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