Night Of Joy

Night of Joy

TLC Ministries Report

2019/2020



Table of Contents

Senior Pastor’s Report 4 L.A.D.Y.S Prayer 27
Prayer Ministry 28
Administrator’s Report 5
Services 29
Elders’ Report Special Events 6 Music Ministry 30
Public Services 31
Ministerial Administrator’s Report 7 Ushers

Family Ministries 8 Support
9
Set Apart Children 10 Facilities
Kairos Youth Human Resources
Wellsprings Women Sound & Media
Volunteer Interns
Outreach 11 32
Camps 12 33
Care Clinic 13 34
Communications 14 35
Food Care Q8 15
Foreign Missions 16 Affiliations 36
Harvest Festival 17 37
Bethel Library 18 Common Council 38
Mercy Fund 19 TLA 40
Philippine Embassy 20 Services Ministry Structure
Prison & Someone Cares 21 Ministries Overview
Shepherd Shoppe 22
Sponsorship Inactive Ministries

Men’s Fellowship
Young Adults

Discipleship This magazine is the official 2019
Christian Education
Higher Education 23 Annual Congregational Meeting
ISOM 24
Life Groups 25 Ministries Report of :
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The Lighthouse Church Kuwait

English Language Congregation of

National Evangelical Church of Kuwait

P.O.Box 80 Safat 13001 Kuwait

Tel. 2240 7195

Email: [email protected]

Website:www.tlckuwait.com 2

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Senior Pastor’s Report

This past year has been another testimony affirming the words of Jesus “I will build my
church”, Matt 16:18. Abraham saw by faith into the future this great building plan of Jesus, see
Heb 11:10 and Rev 21:9f. The Lighthouse Church in Kuwait is a portion of the big picture of what
God is doing around the world! How privileged we are to be a part of it in this time of history!

When Jesus ascended to heaven, He gave gifts to the church, Eph 4:7ff, for the purpose of
preparing the church for His return. It is a privilege to work with a team of Elders who are pas-
sionate to know and make known “the manifold wisdom of God”, Eph 3:10.

As we bring this reporting year to a close it is great to report of the unity of heart and mind
of the Council members. Each month ministry and department reports are reviewed, discussions
help and decisions made for the primary purpose of greater focus on and alignment to the
Great Command and Commission.

Our staff assists the leadership; of the TLC to ‘make things happen’. A big ‘Thank You’ firstly
to both administrators: Ministerial and Logistical. Then a thanks to the respective staff who report
to them. A revolving team of interns add a youthful vibrance to the staff dynamics! My wife
oversees the program and has a gift for encouraging those starting on, or trying to find, their
life’s career - thank you!

TLC is blessed with so many who volunteer their time in such a variety of ministries. Firstly
heartfelt thanks to the respective ministry leaders. For many it requires weekly or monthly dili-
gent, faithful commitment – ‘Thank You!’ Whether your team is large or small, all ministries to-
gether help TLC have a great impact in Kuwait and beyond. This magazine of reports is a col-
lective testimony of all volunteers in so many ministries.

As I write this report the world is in a global crisis health wise that is also wreaking havoc on
the economic stability of the nations. Truly our answers for calamity is found when we look to
God and His Word in faith for encouragement and strength at such a time as this. We have had
several times of Fasting & Prayer and will continue to do so, for in these times of self sacrifice, we
draw closer to the heart of God. As we are guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit we will
have the strength, courage and increasing faith to overcome all life’s storms.
With love and prayer,
Senior Pastor Gerald Golbeck

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Administrator’s Report

But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him Teamwork is crucial and enables us to ac-
faithfully with all your heart; consider what great complish and achieve excellence. Along this
things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 path, we serve and fulfil our individual callings
from God. We consider it a privilege to serve
I look forward to every Tuesday morning the Lord and the church body. In all this, our joy
devotions, it’s staff development program with remains in that we have stood together to
fun activities, motivational and practical train- serve, equip, nourish, empower and bless thou-
ing sessions with time dedicated for prayer. sands in this land.
These sessions are molding us to be the Lord’s
true disciples. Every day we are called to serve Our task is never over, it continues as we
someone. Serving others adds value to peo- encourage others to add value to the people
ple. We learn to put people first. Let’s ask the they come across in their lives. The many interns
question- ‘Who can I serve?’ not ‘Who is going and volunteers discover the work behind the
to serve me?’ scenes and this encourages them to rise up to
a greater call and service which very often is
There’s never a dull moment at The Light- missed in this fast and busy life!
house Church. Major events of the past year
were: Precious Love, Prayer Conference, Pas- It’s challenging, yet a great learning expe-
tors and Elder’s Retreat & Breakfast Seminar, rience working with visionaries. Sr. Pr. Gerald
Great Command and Great Commission, Pic- Golbeck leads by example. He teaches, men-
nic, Volunteers Appreciation Night, Combined tors, guides and coaches our staff in Biblical
service, Harvest Festival and many more! and practical knowledge and sets our expec-
tations as high as possible so we continue to
We introduced Fellowship Time after ser- perform beyond the ordinary. Mrs. Pat, a pas-
vices, that allowed congregants to fellowship sionate and articulate leader, takes time to
between services. The FREE BIBLES stall distribut- mentor staff. Together as a husband and wife
ed approximately 1688 Bibles during the period team, no doubt they are called for such a sea-
28 June to the end of 2019. Earlier in May we son as this in TLC.
launched a WinWord project which distributed
over 3000 Bibles to congregations around Ku- Our sincere thanks to the TLC Elders and
wait. Council for their prayer and support and last
but not the least
None of these activities could have been to each of our
complete if not for the passion and dedication congregants for
to serve, from each of our staff members. The their love, sup-
Events Lead Team shoulder responsibilities to port and prayers!
ensure each team fulfils assigned tasks. We We love you!
have leaders who take time to pray and
coach subordinates.

Team Building Activities

Shaji V. George
Administrator

Staff Development training every Tuesday

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Elder’s Report - Special Events

The Role of the Elders is to oversee (govern, Outreach Vision Training in May attracted 75
manage, rule, lead, take care of) the local people to undergo a week long missions train-
church, I Tim 3:2-7. As Elders we want to see ing which included a missions trip into a un-
the God given gifts in operation so that each reached nation. This seminar was a cooperative
member is equipped to do God’s work so that effort of several churches in Kuwait. Approxi-
we can all increasingly mature in the Lord, Eph mately 35 members of TLC attended.
4:12-13. This report features some highlights
this past year when some specifically gifted Win the Word Project The Win Word was a great
persons came alongside and helped ‘build us success. More than 2000 Bibles of different lan-
up’ and where special events fostered unity. guages were distributed to 25 local churches in
May. Many Pastors & Elders expressed their
Weekend Worship Services thanks & placed orders for another 1,100 Bibles.
A great effort by our staff made this a successful
The eight services on Friday and Sunday contin- event.
ue to be the primary gathering and teaching
points of TLC. We are blessed with Service El- Revival Meetings As a part of our 21 days Prayer
ders and persons they select to have stand be- & Fasting in August - September, we were
hind the pulpit to exposit God’s Word systemat- blessed to have pastor S.R. Manohar for three
ically. We are blessed to have men and wom- days Revival meetings. Many were touched by
en of God who are faithful to preach the Word! the Word of God and it was refreshing to have
the evenings of prayer.
Movie Night

‘Like Arrows’ was a double premier event: the Pastors & Elders Seminar In June over 60
first public showing in Kuwait and the first church leaders from various local churches
’Public Movie Night’ on the NECK compound gathered for a prayer breakfast seminar. Inter-
hosted by NECK. national Speaker Mark Morrow shared how to
transform churches into a house of prayer.
Parenting Seminar Several couples from the
USA, lead by Jim & Judy Burrows came to Council & Elders Retreat in October at Falaika
premier ‘Like Arrows’ and then host the follow Island was attended by Elders & Council with
up seminar ‘Art of Parenting.’ family. There were several workshops in which
a biblical New Testament model of church was
Precious Love Banquet and seminar on Feb. 14 discussed. When we define the Church, the
&15 was a tremendous impartation of practical Bible must be and remain our true foundation.
teachings.
TLC Elders -

Gerald Golbeck,
Nick Forbess,
Ajith Mendis and
Sherry Oommen

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Ministerial Administrator’s Report

Church administration gives order and logistics to ministry, it helps churches grow. It
does not grow the church - God does that - but it helps churches grow evenly, neatly,
and this involves keeping orderly records.

If the Church is the vine (John 15), then administration is the trellis. The trellis doesn’t
exist for itself, but for the vine. No one admires a trellis, but behind every sturdy vine is an
admirable trellis. Without the trellis, the vine would be sprawled all over the place, tan-
gled and misshapen.

Water Baptism
Water Baptism is meant to testify to fellow be-

lievers that you have been born again, have died
to self and have risen to the Lordship of Christ.
Water Baptism does not make you a believer;
it shows that you already are a committed believ-
er! Baptism does not ‘save’ you; only your faith in
Christ does that. Baptism confirms our position ‘in
Christ’ and affirms the blessings of the Father on us as His children. Twenty-one believers
were water baptized in 2019.

Pastoral Services:
Child Dedication

Child Dedication is a Christian practice whereby both Parents and Church publicly
dedicate an infant or child to God. The purpose of the presentation is to express the

recognition of parents and the church of
the divine gift of birth and the responsibil-
ity of parents and church that results from
it. Nine Children were dedicated in 2019.

Marriage
TLC provides Logistics for marriage in Ku-
wait as well as providing Pre-marriage
Counseling.

Administration is a ‘gift’ to be used in the church (1 Corinthians 12:28). We assist in the
above, kindly visit our website www.tlckuwait.com for more details.

Yvette D’Souza
Ministerial Administrator
[email protected]

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Set Apart Children’s Ministry Report

“These commandments that I give you today
are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your chil-
dren. Talk about them when you sit at home and
when you walk along the road, when you lie down
and when you get up” Deut 6:4-7,

At Set Apart Children’s Ministry, we strive to TLC Mishref Children’s Ministry
bring the message of Christ to little ones in a way ma, song, scripture recitation as well as
that is digestible and that is bright and inspiring.
In 2019 we were able to engage our children as
well as our teachers in a very significant way. We
serve as a committee to ensure God’s word and
teacher’s training and children’s events are co-
ordinated throughout the year.

Below are highlights of events in 2019: dance.

1. ‘Prayer Covenant’: we began in January In total we had 4 training sessions to em-
power 284 teachers including those of our
with a training by Candy Marballi and her affiliate churches over the past year. 3 major
children’s events were conducted which
team to empower our teachers to teach ministered to 852 children with the Gospel of
Jesus Christ.
children how to pray. We had 173 partici-

pants attend from various churches

around Kuwait.

2. ‘Rejuvenate’: was a training session in AWANA: Currently has 83 teachers and 249
February that reconnected our passion to children attending the Friday Awana pro-
work with children and youth by John and gram.
Courtney Kim from Awana. 35 Children’s
teachers attended from TLC and Awana. SET APART Children’s Ministry has total enrol-
ment of 62 children in Friday School, Nursery,
3. Object Lessons training by CEF in March including Mishref’s children is a total of 26
was attended by 41 participants from TLC teachers.
and 4 other affiliate churches.
On a weekly basis 311 children are min-
4. Children’s Festival by Better Life from istered to by 109 teachers. We thank God for
Egypt in April ministered to 300 children in the impartation of faith into a new genera-
the sanctuary. tion by dedicated teachers.

5. TLC Vacation Bible School (VBS) in June Vijay Kale
involved 114 volunteers and 302 children Chairman SET Apart Children’s Ministry
who participated in this outreach minis-

try to God’s glory.

6. Children’s Ministry Leader’s Seminar
by Dr. Sushil Mathew in September min-
istered to 35 children’s leaders from
eight affiliate churches as well as TLC.

7. ‘Gift of Christmas’ ended our year
with our children’s Christmas program.
About 250 children participated in minis-
tering to the congregation through dra-

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Kairos Youth Report

“Let no man despise thy youth;
but be thou an example of the be-
lievers in word, conversation, in chari-
ty, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 1 Tim 4:12

The Kairos Youth meets every
Friday from 11:45am – 1:30 pm at
the Fellowship Hall. We are small in
number, but nevertheless experi-
ence God’s presence amidst us.
The year 2019 began with a teach-
ing seminar on October 4th &-5th
for youth leaders. Our guest speakers were Dr Sushil, Robert Bailey and Pastor Bailey.

A parent- leaders interaction night was conducted on November 23rd , which was
a gathering to know the parents of our youth better.

We also had a visit from John who runs a drug -rehabilitation unit. He shared his
God -story of how God transformed a skeptic to reach out to some of the most helpless
in hostile and war- torn countries of the world.

On the home front, we had the bible study on the book of James. Many relevant
questions were brought out by our youth. This was encouraging for us, as youth leaders
to see that our teens are able to receive a
biblical viewpoint on the circumstances sur-
rounding them.

Our teens also had a great time of
bowling at the Kuwait Bowling & Sporting
Club in Salmiya. Enthusiasm was high as
the teams were organized and games
were played out.

We trust God to bring in the harvest as
we continue to work among our teens . We
would also encourage you to participate to encourage your teens with the Word of
God before they step out into the world.

Sonia Sherry Oommen
Kairos Youth Committee

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Wellsprings Women’s Ministry Report

“For we are God’s Masterpiece. He has created us
anew in Christ Jesus so we can do good things he
planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10

January 2019 - began our 2nd part of the Bible
Study - “Deeper Still” on Anointed - Transformed &
Redeemed. This was a study of David by the fol-
lowing speakers: Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore and
Kay Arthur.

March 2019 - we had our annual Retreat in
Divvan Hall with our Guest speaker Rachel Hickson.
We were greatly blessed with the messages - special numbers - food & fellowship! In May we
concluded the year with a Finale’ and Mrs. Nikki Segun as our Speaker.

“If you prize wisdom, she will exalt you; Embrace her and she will honor you She will place
a lovely wreath on your head; She will present you with a beautiful crown.”

Proverbs 4:8 - 9
Our new year began in October with an Autumn Tea and our speaker was Mrs. Taniya
Abraham. It was a great time to be together again after the summer. Our Bible study this year
started in October and will go till April 2020. It is from Laurie Cole’s teachings entitled “Beauty by
the Book” - taken from the book of Proverbs. Laurie presents 5 women in her study: the Immoral
Woman, the indiscrete Woman, the Irritating Woman, the Captivating Woman and the Ideal
Woman.
We had 2 of the studies last year in October and November and in December we had our
Christmas special with Mrs. Mariska Hugo as our Speaker.
The Wellsprings Ministry ministers to women and our retreats are the time we invite other
churches to come as they were once a part of this ministry. Many different speakers have come
over the years to bless us in our Retreats. We are still hoping to be able to celebrate the 25th An-
niversary in 2020!
God has richly blessed this Women’s Ministry and it is a special ministry where women come
to be refreshed and loved. Wellsprings is truly a well - a spring of refreshing water to women who
come to be blessed.
In Christ,
Jacque Zandstra
Wellsprings Director

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Camp Ministry

The camp ministry started many years back in TLC and we have seen tremendous growth
in this ministry. This year we have been visiting various camps Like Jleeb, AL Zour which includes
two different camps. We meet on Saturdays from 6 – 10pm in these two camps.

As well we go to Mahboula, every Wednesday to minister God’s word there. Our camps in
Fintas and Qabad has been temporarily stopped due to some internal issues that occured
there however, we are presently looking to start camps located in Jahra .
Goals of Camp Ministry
The spiritual goals of camp ministry includes:
1. Sharing the unconditional love of God.
2. Presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ in such a way
that people will embrace it and receive Christ as Sav-
iour.
3. Discipling new believers in the Word and teaching
them how to study the Bible.
4. Demonstrating the power of prayer and teaching
them to pray.
Team: Our team consists of Bro. Elred Anthony in Mahboula along with brother Ashraf and
brother Franky.
Bro. Shawn Solomon and Bro. Sajid Gill assist in the camp ministry in Al Zour while brothers Ashraf
Sarfraz and Bro. Franky Masih are ministering in various camps in Mahboula.
Visits: In this past year, we have visited 3,120 people
in various Camps and 47 people got saved.
Acts 2:47 "And the Lord added to the church daily
those who were being saved''
Emmanuel Masih
Minister of Outreach

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Care-Clinic Report

The C-Clinic, as an ecumenical initiative Akin to last year, we continue facing
managed by the Salvation Army. It continues to challenges in the availability of strips and lan-
thrive in providing services for the health needs cets for blood sugar testing. This is our highest
of the people attending worship services inside demand type of service. Another challenge
the National Evangelical Church Kuwait (NECK) in the second half of this year included the
compound. shortage of volunteer doctors. As well we fre-
quently need medicines such as paraceta-
The C-clinic is the primary health clinic in- mol, cough syrups and medicines, topical
side the compound and served 1,569 individuals pain relievers, and vitamins.
in 2019. This year’s collaborative efforts of
churches under the sponsorship of the National The c-clinic needs volunteer
Evangelical Church Kuwait led by Pastor Aman- healthcare professionals, especially medical
uel Ghareeb pooled together 16 doctors, 17 doctors, to serve at least two hours every Fri-
nurses, and 9 receptionists with a combined total day between 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are
of 582 volunteer hours during the 36 days of its blessed to have Mrs. Puvana Stanley, a dedi-
operation. cated receptionist and volunteer coordina-
tor. Prospective volunteers may contact Mrs.
Under the auspices of the other churches, Stanley through WhatsApp number 96901178.
including the Korean Congregation Church of
Kuwait and The Lighthouse Church, the C-clinic Let us serve Jesus by serving others,
continue to offer care, counsel, consultation, knowing that “whatever [we] did for…[our]
and connections along with their friendly smiles brothers and sisters…[we] did it for
to everyone who comes for services. The C- [Him]” (Matthew 25:40).
clinic also assists in mass events held inside the
compound like the Harvest Festival. In appreciation to all volunteers, the
Salvation Army’s Captain Jasiel Tumale host-
The blood sugar and blood pressure ed a simple Christmas gathering honoring
check-ups remain the top services provided by their tremendous service, commitment, and
the C-clinic, followed by cough and colds, ENT, dedication, especially the long time C-clinic
orthopedic, allergy, and dental issues. Some in- volunteer, Mrs. Aban Dias who recently re-
dividuals visited the C-clinic to seek comfort, and tired to India.
friendship. They receive hugs and smiles from our
volunteers. One regular recipient revealed the Captain Eric Tumale
highest form of service received were the smiles
of our volunteers, including their welcoming and Regional Commander
hospitable dispositions.
The Salvation Army Middle East Region

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TLC 2020 & Beyond, Communications Report

TLC continues to enough to take us all through every season
of life.
communicate to
To comply with recent government di-
people around rectives not to gather publicly we initiated
Live streaming of our sermons beginning
the globe March 6th and this week will begin Zoom C.E.
classes. Our goal is to ensure the word of
through our vari- God is going forth and discipleship is taking
place even when we cannot meet publicly.
ous communica- This week 1,060 persons logged in to view the
both the Live Stream March 13th Friday ser-
tion platforms, vice on Youtube and the uploaded service
called the Elders Panel.
be it the website,

Rejo Mathew Live Streaming the Contact

magazine, Face-

book, our monthly Reflections publication,

Youtube channel, our weekly bulletins or our vid-

eo announcements.

The Good News of Jesus is being pro- The kingdom of God is being extoled
claimed over the airwaves as 8 sermons are up- and expounded and as TLC we stand
loaded weekly on a regular basis. We provide 12 amazed at His goodness realizing how this
hours of services per week on our website that ministry, though small, has been steadily
equates to 576 sermons per year. The average touching & transforming lives. We reach out
church in America gets one sermon a week. This almost all around the globe and are hoping
New Year we have focussed on strengthening to introduce home radio station programs in
parenting, raising Godly children and building the future. We also thank God for the Sound
Christian marriages. All our special events and & Media team for videoing & recording all
seminars are loaded onto our Youtube channel. our productions.

On average our website has 200 views We are set to grow exponentially and
daily which equals 1400 views/week and this continue to depend on our Almighty God for
means 5,600 views/ month equate to approxi- His continued Grace and to each of you,
mately 67,200 views per year. We experience 80 part of the universal ekklesia, who stand by
– 100 new visitors on a daily basis and many first- us in prayer.
time visitors to TLC state they found us by visiting
our website. Dr. Anil Thomas
Chairman Communications Committee

TLC is grateful to Britto Arthur right from
the website’s inception. The whole committee is
thankful for all the years of Britto’s dedicated ser-
vice in getting the website to it's present state .
He has handed the baton to Vivian Salvi and
Rejo Mathew to lead it to the next level.

While the world stands still in this season of
Coronavirus and while the Governments around
the world are forced to declare a state of emer-
gency, God has given us a year to herald His
goodness and declare His abounding grace
with this message, specifically that His Grace is

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Food Care Q8 Report

Food Care Q8 is a ministry that visits
the camps where laborers are in dire need.
In fact entire buildings of these laborers
have been identified by our ministry. As a
Food Care team we help such brothers in
real need each month and are able to
supply food parcels through generous do-
nations of individuals and churches.
 During 2019 we have dispersed food in

the form of 10 Kg parcels for feeding
6,260 less privileged persons.
 Since the beginning of this ministry
425,000 kilos of food have being dis-
persed to 42,500 persons.
 Our average food distribution is around
400 parcels per month and the Holy Spirit
has put in our heart a target of 600 per
month. Therefore we need your help to
reach this target.
 How can you help? Come to the Charity
Lunch on the First Friday of Every Month
or donate funds to increase the number
of parcels to reach 600 souls/ month.
 By being part of the Food Care Mission
you will bring food and happiness to the
needy and an opportunity to share the
Word of Salvation in the name of our
beloved Jesus.
Alberto & Maria Teresa De La Roche
Directors Q8 Food Care

Charity Lunch Team

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Foreign Missions Report

Hebrews 13:16 says, “Do not neglect to do Our focus in 2019 was to support individ-
good and to share what you have, for such sac- ual ministries or pastors in the Asian and Afri-
rifices are pleasing to God.” can nations which are considered underde-
veloped. Such regions have not yet experi-
It is indeed better to give than to receive enced the message of Christ.
and that has been the founding principle of the
missions committee since its inception. We have independent pastors/ministries
(read as pray warriors) who risk their lives in
2019 has been a challenging year for the preaching the gospel in such regions despite
committee due to budget cuts which were be- the hostilities faced politically and culturally.
yond TLC’s control. This translated to austerity We supporting ELAM ministries who are cur-
measures to ensure optimum utilization of our rently doing a remarkable job in expanding
limited resources. The committee had to strate- His kingdom among non-believers in a neigh-
gically review all the missions supported and boring country to Kuwait.
crunch numbers to minimally impact our mission
partners. The next time you are attending any of
the TLC services, be rest assured that your mis-
We supported 39 missions in 2019 and gave sions offering is being used to help someone
a Christmas & New year blessings of KD 100/ millions of miles away in expanding the king-
mission. The current financial disbursement is dom of our Lord our Savior Jesus Christ. Thank
KWD 225/quarter/mission. This equates to KD you for your faithful support.
9000 per quarter and KD 36,000/year. Included
was a special donation to "Difference Ministry" in Rewin Wilson
Sri Lanka - Dr. Troy for KD 450 for Bibles with the Foreign Missions Committee
total foreign mission disbursement of KD 37,547.

New Life League Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Kingdom Embassy Mission-Nigeria

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Harvest Festival Report

“…to the Ends of the Earth.” Acts 1:8 their hearts that would help reach the com-
munity. In turn, the missionary provides us with
The Light- a testimony on how the funds helped meet
house their goal. Funds raised in 2018 allowed us to
Church support over 26 different mission projects
joyful throughout the world.
Harvest
Festival This 2019 Harvest Festival we raised a to-
2019 was tal income of KD14,494.691 with our total ex-
an event pense of KD 7970.825. We are now starting to
filled with fun, food, fellowship, and games. It recruit endorsements to support missions with
was also a community outreach to harvest souls 2019 funds raised. Please submit an endorse-
though demonstrating God’s love in our hearts ment for missions projects to Anthony Francis.
towards others. We are to reveal God’s love for
all people in abundance.

The gathering of crops is a metaphor for We are always looking for laborers to join
the gathering of people. We harvest the crop our team who are committed to participating
and share it, but sow seeds for a future harvest. in a behind-the-scenes manner to be part of
Jesus said in Matthew 9:37, “the harvest is plenti- God’s labor force. It is a great opportunity to
ful, but the laborers are few.” Partnering with be part of His plan and purpose to give you
God’s great harvest, means we celebrate in the (and others) a future and a hope. What could
expectation of the end-time Harvest for His glory. be more satisfying than harvesting even one
unsaved soul? It is not His will that any should
The committee is already working towards perish. Please contact Anthony Francis for
next year’s Festival. We are working on ideas, more information on how you can be part of
concepts and strategies to make each year bet- the HF committee. The work is plentiful.
ter and more profitable for missions than the
year before. The money Harvest Festival raises Anthony Francis - Chairman Harvest Festival
supports missionaries in the field to fund a special Committee
project with a one-time donation to help bring it
to fruition.

Missionaries on the field often barely get
enough financial support to survive. Therefore,
we help by supporting a one-time project on

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Bethel Library Report

The Bethel Library, located in heart of the Lighthouse Admin building, supports the
Church in its mission to be Bible-Based, Jesus-Focused and Holy Spirit-Led through ad-
vancing learning and knowledge in the Word of God.

The library has regularly updated the stock of books and video DVD’s. The role of
this ministry is to provide a cost-effective source of Christian books and video sources to
help believers grow in their faith and in righteousness.

We believe that God’s plan and purpose will be advanced through individuals
and the Church body as a whole. This ministry is a silent one which has touched and
transformed many lives, at present there are 122 members who visit us regularly.

This year the Library committee has combined with the Shepherd Shoppe commit-
tee and Book Fair as we share common goals to spread the Gospel and reach the un-
reached. The Library has been carrying resources from our conference speakers of this
past year as well as regularly being stocked with new books coming through Shepherd
Shoppe.

The Library has over 4915 books and over 120+ new books stocked this year in vari-
ous categories. It continues to establish itself as one of the primary resources of Christian
materials in Kuwait and is dedicated to helping believers grow in maturity.

For the first time The Bethel Library
has participated in Harvest Festival 2019
for Kids having story time, creative arts,
puppet show and prayer time.

We thank God for the Year 2019.

Samuel Oguri
Librarian

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Mercy Fund Report

The Mercy Fund is a ministry whose mission is to provide financial aid to members
of TLC who have financial needs arising from unforeseen events.

During the year 2019, the ministry reached out to 5 members within the church
and disbursed a total amount of KD 1,320. Amongst those assisted was a tailor, who
had lost all his tools and his sewing machine. Funds were disbursed through the Mercy
Fund to help him to start anew and buy a new sewing machine.

The Mercy Fund was also able to reach out to another individual who was in dire
need of financial help when his mother passed away and his son was taken ill from a
brain hemorrhage soon after. Funds were provided to him so that a portion of the fu-
neral expense and the surgery expenses could be met.

The Committee is guided by the Word of God in all its actions and seeks to reflect
the character of kindness and goodness of Christ.
Justin Michael
Mercy Fund Chairman

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Philippine Embassy Ministry Report

The Philippine Embassy Ministry is an excellent opportunity to minister, add value and serve
others! We were able to minister and bless the runaway maids who needed our help, support,
and prayers. This ministry has gone on for around three decades.

Through the preaching of the gospel, they have been touched and transformed. Some of
them now have been repatriated back to the Philippines.

1. In Philippine Embassy, there were over four hundred runaway maids. Recently one hun-
dred of them have been sent back to Philippines.
2. Hundreds of Bibles have been distributed and hundreds more have given their lives to
Jesus.
3. One miracle happened among one lady who was beaten up by her employer. Her
arm was dislocated. After praying and laying hands on her, on the following week she
gave a testimony that the pain was gone and the Lord had healed her completely.
This ministry was halted over a year, but through prayers and God's power, the ministry has
reinstated back. We have Bible Study’s every Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., and Medical
Missions every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Professional doctors, nurses,
counselors, and pastors can make a difference in these ladies lives through volunteering and
blessing the runaway maids medically, emotionally, relationally and spiritually.
God blesses us to be a blessing to those who are poor, widowed, orphaned, unfortunate,
distressed, abused, and those who are in need. You can donate the following sanitary napkins,
toothbrush & toothpaste, soap, shampoo, face towels & used clothes, travel bags, shoes and
cash. Please continue to pray for this ministry.
"The King will reply, 'I will tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers or sisters of mine, you did for me.’"
Martin Banting
Minister of Outreach
50677099 / 22447974 ext.312

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Prison Ministry Report

“I was in prison and you came to Me.” Mat 25:36

Kuwait Prison Ministry was started in 1998 on a very small level. We thank God for Pastor
Amanuel Ghareeb, it is because of his involvement this ministry has taken off. Recently God has
opened doors to visit Christian brothers and sisters behind bars every Wednesday. We have
been able to regularly visit the Public and Central Prison for men, the Women, and the Deporta-
tion Centers for both men and women in Jleeb Al Shuyoukh.

In our visits, we have been sharing the Word of God, praying with them, distributing Bibles,
and serving the Lord’s Supper. We made 42 visits for the year 2019 and ministered to 670 broth-
ers and sisters in prisons including repeated visits to longer-term prisoners. We also distributed
293 Bibles as well as 50 Daily Bread devotionals.

God has blessed this ministry with growth by adding a fifth visit every month, and we seek
to grow further by better serving our brothers and sisters behind bars. We kindly ask for your con-
tinued support through volunteering and prayers. If you would like to be involved in the Prison
Ministry, kindly contact me at 965 66390430 .

Emmanuel Masih
Minister of Outreach

Someone Cares Ministry Report

"The king will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for the one of the least
of these brothers of mine, you did for me. Mat 25:40

Someone Cares Ministry is a part of TLC missions reaching out to the poor and needy of the
land. The church provides finances to buy toiletries, garments and basic needs for those in hospi-
tals, and deportation centres. Aside from giving gifts, patients are encouraged and given hope
that somebody cares for them and are
never forgotten by our Lord and our God.
Most of them are touched specially after
prayers. By our constant visits, even the
Hospital staff can feel the compassion of
our Lord Jesus.

We thank God also that we are able
to give Bibles, toiletries, clothing, etc. and
share the gospel in Jleeb Shelter for the
runaway maids. Truly, love is the language
understood by all.

We conducted 6 visits in 2019 and
visited 1,977 inmates in Jleeb Shelter as well as to Shuaikh deportation centre. We gave out socks
during the winter as well as gowns for the ladies and hygienic packs for both men and women.
We also provided multi-language Bibles in good condition. Our goal is to pray for needs, be po-
lite and patient and listen to individual stories.
Our budget was KD 4,800/year and our expenditures were KD 3,476.270.

Peachy Paras
Chairlady Someone Cares

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Shepherd Shoppe Report

At Shepherd shoppe we see ourselves as printers.
supplying Christian resources for the faith com- In marketing strategies our Social Media
munity in Kuwait and also serving as an out-
reach ministry of the church. Part of our out- accounts are working well with 1,542 followers
reach mandate was fulfilled in being involved in on Facebook and 258 followers on Instagram.
the following activities: Christmas Bazaar in These are linked to the TLC Website. We will
Salmiya, Welcome Fair in Divvan Hall, the annu- soon launch SS Book Reviews on our social
al Harvest Festival and Christmas events. media accounts. As well SS Mishref re –
opened last Sept 20, 2019 with new partitions.
We are delighted to report our sales in- Several local products have been sourced
creased over all this year by KD 7000 for a total and are selling well.
value of KD 36,821.920. This year the shop also
went green in using Eco Friendly Shopping Bags We also have 20 active volunteers who
with TLC/Shepherd Shoppe Logo. This year Beth- help by changing our seasonal displays and
el Library merged with SS committee to provid- by participating in our major church events
ing a beneficial partnership in sourcing new and helping with the Library. They are being
books and volunteers. trained to do book reviews and label library
books. This year Suzanne Caro joined our staff
We received 13 shipments this year from and serves along-side Jithin and myself.
the following suppliers: Dickson, Christian Arts
Gifts, HarperCollins Publisher, Ayat, Dubai Bible This new year we are planning to install a
Society, Tyndale Publisher, Anchor Distributors, new sound system as well as a suggestion box
Discovery House India, Hendrickson Publisher, and a planned training visit to the Dubai Bible
and Barbour Publisher. The Total value of these Society in April. This year I participated in the
shipments was KD 14,732.524. Global Vision School Training where I travelled
two countries for an outreach last August.
A new logo was designed for our Roll-up
Banner, a new outdoor sign to be completed Our vision for 2020 comes from Isaiah
soon & new sign was installed in Mishref. Addi- 43:18-20 “Forget the former things; do not
tionally, Focus software was installed in July ena- dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new
bling us to track of inventory as sales occur. Ad- thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive
ditional equipment purchased included a water it? I am making a way in the wilderness and
dispenser, TV display for sales marketing, a lap- streams in the wasteland.”
top computer and three Epson
Archie Prado
Shepherd Shoppe Assistant

Shepherd Shoppe Volunteers

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Child / Senior Sponsorship

Children are the next generation in the Cornerstone Children’s home and Academy –
forefront who are bound to face bigger chal- India: is a new center Initiated in Dehradun.
lenges in a World, that is not getting any better.
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and Vision Christian Academy – Sierra Leonne: ex-
tends help to Missionary children by giving them
He will reward them for what they have done.” Prov- a decent home and education.
erbs 19:17 (NIV)
Amazing Grace Home for Aged – India aims to
The Lighthouse Church as a mission- provide meaning and dignity to the senior citi-
oriented church has over 90 sponsors who have zens who have been abandoned by their family
pledged to make this world a better place for members.
the 122 children we financially and spiritually
support. The following orphanages & ministries Each center has accountability and is
are supported: unique in their operations. TLC is grateful to our
sponsors and we thank the Almighty for each of
City of Hope – Tanzania brings hope, transfor- you and pray that God will richly reward your
mation and a future to communities with the faithfulness and passion.
country. COH is about building a city, where the
mission is to see lives transformed. Shaji V. George
Administrator
El Shaddai Child Rescue – India cares for chil-
dren from the under privileged sections of socie-
ty. Residential homes, Day Care, Night Shelters
and Cottages from babies to those attending
senior colleges are provided.

Hebron Home and School – Palestine reaches
out to boys and girls in war torn areas, sur-
rounds them with love and hope, attending to
their physical, spiritual needs and a good edu-
cation.

Filbata Student Center - Philippines is committed
to the education and well-being of poor stu-
dents from under-privileged families. Our goal is
to give these children a hope for a future that
propels them beyond their impoverished cir-
cumstances.

Centre Children
TLC supports

El Shaddai Child Rescue 64
City of Hope 26
Filbata Student Centre 11
Hebron Home and School 12
Cornerstone Children’s Home and Academy 7
Vision Christian Academy 2
Amazing Grace 7

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Christian Education Report

Christian Education supposes that Christ is The following courses are on-going (January –
central in education. Our educational tools, March 2020) with over 170 registered students:
and methods are therefore built upon Christ as
the cornerstone. ‘His purpose was that now • Growing One Another: Discipleship in the
through the church, the manifold wisdom of Church
God should be made known…’ Ephesians 3:10
• Living Faith
Matthew 28:19-20 states, ‘Make disciples • Real Change: Conversion
(followers, students); teach (educate, tutor, • The whole Truth about God: Biblical Theology
coach, train, instruct them)’. • Transformed Working Life
• God’s Good News: The Gospel
Christian Education helps establish a • Healing and Trauma
foundation for day-to-day life. It is information • Parables (Bible Study)
for transformation i.e. Discipleship. • Genesis (Bible Study)
• Becoming

As a church we offer a wide variety of Each Christian Education session we try to
topics to choose from to enhance your offer a balance of Bible Books, Prayer, Chris-
knowledge to support your Biblical study of tian Living, Developing Spiritual Understanding
God’s Word. Our courses are taught by TLC and Insight. These courses are carefully
Service Elders and delegated Leaders and are sourced from reputable Christians Teachers
no longer video driven. and Authors.

From September – December 2019 the follow- Why not join a course and grow in spiritu-
ing Courses were taught with over 100 regis- al wisdom and understanding? We encourage
tered students: you to look through the weekly bulletin for the
roster of current or upcoming classes. Join
• Apostles’ Creed these classes, you will be blessed! Blessed to
• Ten Miracles of Jesus be a blessing!
• Fruit of the Spirit
• Jacob Taking hold of God’s Blessings Yvette D’Souza
• Healing the Wounds of Trauma Ministerial Administrator
• Growing Older and Wiser (Ongoing) [email protected]
• Bible Study – Parables (Ongoing)

Living Faith Class

Healing & Trauma Class

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Higher Education Report

TLC is offering an Academic track through Vision International University (Non ac-
credited), Global University (Accredited) and Global School of Open Learning
(Accredited) to equip students to minister the Word of God with power.

We are catering to meet the needs of a variety of students including those who
are currently engaged in or plan to engage in a fulltime ministerial service; those who
simply desire stronger personal theological enrichment; and those who intend to pursue
an academic degree.

We are service ministry with a heart for God’s Kingdom, and we would be hon-
oured to further discuss the personal needs of your ministry and vision. God has provided
us with the opportunity and privilege to get equipped here in Kuwait. Pray and ask God
for His vision for your life and ministry. We are blessed to be a blessing!

Based in Bangalore, India. It is is ac
cred ited with Asia Theological Asso
ciation (ATA), a globally recognized
accrediting body and a member of ICETE. They offer the Diploma in Theology, Bachelor
of Theology and Master of Divinity programs.

Based in Ramona California, this university offers the Bachelor of
Ministry, Master of Theology, Counselling, and Leadership and
Doctor of Ministry. These programs are not accredited.

Based in the USA with branches
worldwide, It is an International
accredited and recognized pro-
gram that is a correspondence program. Global is accredited in the Philippines and rec-
ognized globally.

Dr. Yvette D’Souza
Director – Higher Education
[email protected]

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International School of Ministry (ISOM)

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal Currently, we have fifty students
priesthood, a holy nation, His special people, who are studying to show themselves ap-
that you may proclaim the praises of Him who proved through the ISOM program. Thirty-
called you out of darkness into His marvelous three students are from TLC and seventeen
light.” Peter 2:9 (NKJV) from the Al-Manar Arabic Congregation.

ISOM is a great blessing in the Middle East, There are eight faithful, committed, and
especially as graduates within Kuwait have be- dedicated volunteer interns at TLC who are
come pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionar- now being trained, equipped, and men-
ies. They are willing and diligently seeking the tored. When the time comes, God will raise
Lord through systematically studying the Word. It them and use them in a mighty way to reach
is the best investment for eternity. the unreached and to tell the untold about
Christ's salvation. They are the next genera-
ISOM has always been an excellent way for tion who will advance the Kingdom of God
Christians to grow in their understanding of their here on earth.
faith. 2020 is an exciting year for ISOM as the
program has been established as a pathway to I hope and pray that many of you who
the Advanced Diploma. Congratulations to all have not yet registered in the ISOM program
the students who have diligently applied them- will take this opportunity and register for this
selves and completed their mission and vision to year now and complete the first five tri-
reach the unreached and tell the untold. Great mesters to pursue this pathway!
is your reward in heaven.
This program is right for you if you want
to be used in God's ministry. May God bless
you abundantly and exceedingly as you pur-
sue your biblical studies in Kuwait.

Martin Banting
Director ISOM Kuwait
For more information contact: 5067 7099
Email: [email protected]

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Life Group Report

The Vision and Mission of the TLC Life groups is * Add 10 additional Life Groups.
“Multiplication Through Discipleship”
* Encouraging previous Leaders who were in-
And our strategy of our accomplishing this Vi- active to restart their Life Groups to disciple
sion is” WIN, CONNECT, TRAIN & SEND.” others.

Life Groups are small groups of people It is essential as Leaders and Interns come
who meet regularly in homes in order to study together to find new and effective ways in
the Bible, connect with others, and challenge which we can allow for cell groups to be dy-
each other to be more like Jesus. TLC Life namic and life giving.
groups have come a long way. I am thankful
to a team of dedicated servants of God who The following are the milestones for Life Groups
make themselves available to meet and dis- in 2019/20:
cuss as to how best we can help make Life * 16 LG committee meetings conducted.
groups a better place. * 2 Potluck Breakfasts for the 8am & 9:30am

From Laying a Firm Foundation as was the services each.
theme in 2017/18. we have moved on to “ From * 2 LG Trainings with dinner conducted with
house to house” in 2018/19. For the year
2019/2020 we have moved up to “The Great full attendance from all Life Groups.
Command & Commission” * Assisting Vacation Bible School to train and

TLC Life groups are called out (ekklesia) equip Leaders for the VBS.
group of disciples of Jesus who mutually agree * Assisted in Harvest Festival Combined Ser vice
to promote each other’s qualitative and quan-
titative capacity to live out the Great Com- at Diwan Hall.
mand & Commission. * We promoted the Children’s Prayer fair in

We have 18 active Life groups and a cou- the Life Groups
ple of new ones in the making. Our intern num- * We were involved at the Parenting Seminar.
bers have increased to 16 and we are grateful * We promoted & supported the Precious
for these emerging Life Group leaders.
Love Seminar & Banquet in February as
We have used Christian education materi- well as the TLC Family & AWANA com
als in learning how to disseminate the Word. bined family picnic.
Weekly testimonies of our members connect
and impart God’s love, help build and increase We who have been called and set apart
faith in our members and encourages them to as Leaders or in any other capacity to labor for
do the same. His Kingdom, must strive to reach out and work
Our aim this year: hard until He comes. 1Peter 2:9
* Establish effective Life Groups and prayerfully
Shibu Varghese
work on multiplication of LG. Acts 2:42-47. Life Group Chairman

* To enlarge our territories where there are
no Life Groups in Kuwait.

* To equip our Interns with workshops and
Christian Education to fast track them
to be spiritual Leaders.

* To provide sermon notes for those groups
interested to do the sermon series
preached in Church.

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L.A.D.Y.S Prayer (Learning and Doing Yeshua’s Service)

“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on eve- God’s will and we as a group strive to achieve
ry occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in this by the power of prayer.
your prayers for all believers every-
where.” Ephesians 6:18 Our values and objectives are to:

King David, knew that true peace came 1. Provide opportunities for women to deepen
only from God. In Psalm 3, as he faces yet an- their faith.
other terrifying and humiliating season of his
life, he chooses to focus on God’s character 2. Experience spiritual growth and renewal;
and faithfulness.
3. Elevate women as persons of worth;
“O Lord, how many are my foes! How
many rise up against me! Many are saying of 4. Address the concerns of women;
me, ‘God will not deliver him.’ But you are a
shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory 5. Build networks among women and to men
on me and lift up my head.” Psalm 3:1-3. tor young women, teens, and girls.

Stop to consider what the situations of We meet on the last Saturday of the
our daily lives might look like if we paused to month between 11 am - 1 pm and have ap-
pray into them and about them more feverish- proximately twenty-five ladies who are strong
ly. Prayer can change our situation. It can intercessors and who have a heart to serve
move the heart of God. And I believe some- God sincerely. We meet in various homes in
times prayer allows us to understand our situa- Riggai, Salmiya and Granada.
tions, rather than affect the outcome. Our
hearts change as we seek God’s wisdom and One of our highlights besides sharing testi-
Truth. monies of answered prayer was a Christmas
party held in Mishref which included the family
Our main purpose is to pray and inter- members of our prayer group.
cede together and our main focus is to do
I would like to thank our Lord Almighty for
giving us this opportunity to gather and to glori-
fy His name on high.

Jyoti Gosavi
Director L.A.D.Y.S

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Prayer Ministry Report

Seven Reasons to Pray:

1. Builds Our Relationship with Jesus 5. Accomplishes God's Work
2. Helps Us Overcome Temptation 6. Prerequisite to Spiritual Awakening
3. Helps Us Know and Do God's Will 7. Prayer is Valuable to God
4. A Weapon of Spiritual Warfare

that Jesus will do what He has said He will do
as revealed in the Word of God. Ministry teams
are available every Tuesday, by appointment,
to minister physical healing and spiritual break-
through!

Pre-Service Prayer is open 30 min before each Fasting & Prayer
service. Everyone is welcome to join. Quarterly TLC family corporately has times of
extended prayers & fast. Times of intense pray-
Post Service Prayer Need special prayer? ers as a spiritual family releases revelation and
Members from the Prayer Team are available faith to a new level.
to pray after services.
L.A.D.Y.S. Prayer Meeting
Every last Saturday of the month. Please check
bulletin for change in date/venue. All ladies
are welcome.

TLC Family Prayer Other Prayer Ministries
Once a month TLC family, both Congregants , Prayer time during Ramadan. We pray through
Pastors and Ministry Leaders pray together. the nations in our region and beyond for those
Regular Family Prayer meetings are held on who do not know Jesus Christ.
the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00 pm -
7:00 pm in the Lighthouse. Come pray for per- Prayer Line/Prayer Box for anyone to call in for
sonal and TLC needs. prayer support. Prayer requests from TLC web-
site & Prayer Box which are forwarded to the

Intercessory Prayer intercessors. (Whats App 66173909)
A wonderful model of intercessory prayers is
found in Daniel 9. It has the elements of true TLC Lead Service Elders oversee all Prayer Initi-
intercessory prayer and is characterized by atives of the church and welcome your in-
fervency; self-denial; and identifying with volvement in the prayer ministry. We believe
God’s people. True intercessory prayer is the family that prays together stays together!
standing in the gap for the lost and backslid-
ers. Join in every Thursday for Intercessory Pray- Yvette D’Souza
er in the Annex from 5:30pm – 7:00 pm. Ministerial Administrator

Overnight Prayer
Night vigils disturb powers of darkness when
evil is busy sowing tares in God’s Kingdom
work (Mat. 13:25). Welcome every 3rd Thursday
in the Lighthouse 11pm - 4 am.

Rapha Room
The Rapha room is founded on the sufficiency
of Jesus’s shed blood on the cross and faith

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Music Ministry Report

everyone to join together for a time of cele-
bration and thanksgiving. The Combined ser-
vice, the Harvest Festival, the Christmas and
New Year services, the Good Friday and Sun-
rise Services mark the highlight of each season
and is forerun by weeks of preparation, prac-
tice and planning for the same.

Jeremiah 31:4 says, “Once again you will

take up your tambourines and dance joyfully”.

The Music Ministry like every other ministry The Praise dancers are a team dedicated to
is an integral part of the body of Christ. It is sup- the worship of the Lord in dance with tambou-
ported by more than 50 volunteers across 8 ser- rines, banners and flags. Just like the music
vices every week, who consider it their joy and team members they practice long hours to be
privilege to lead the saints of GOD through a ready to serve the Lord.

time of worship and fellowship with the Lord. The TLC Choir, under the leadership of

These team members set aside their time Bro. Eli, has been a blessing to the congrega-

to pray, prepare, and pursue their God given tion over the past couple of years. Several

talents and are committed to serving the months of preparation and hard work by their

Lord. As part of our Christian walk, there is al- team culminates in beautiful renditions of

ways an aspect of progressive learning, contin- Christmas cantatas and Good Friday services.

uous growth and development. This applies This ministry welcomes new talent such as peo-
particularly to the worship team members, in ple who’ve previously been in Praise ministry or
terms of learning new music skills, new songs, who are novices, but have a heart to serve.
honing their respective talents, be it singing, or Please feel free to get in touch with the church
instrumentation or overall dynamics of the office if you wish to be a part of this ministry.
songs being practiced. Most importantly, please continue to pray for
all the volunteers and their families.
Over the past year this ministry has intro-
duced a digital sound board, personal mixers Bebin Varghese
and in-ear-monitors (IEM). This facilitates control TLC Council &
on overall decibel levels in our services. It has Music Ministry 10am service
benefited each team member in a more satis-

fying experience in terms of their own presenta-

tion.

Each team is a blend of young and expe-
rienced musicians, shepherded by leaders who
work hard alongside them, with the understand-
ing that these are the future leaders in the body
of Christ. Though some team members leave
when their mission here is complete, we are al-
so thankful to GOD for bringing in new people,
committed to serving the Lord in this ministry.

Besides the regular services each team is
committed to the special events that enable

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Public Services Report

This year was marked by a smooth transition in extending our service times to two hours in-
stead of the one and half hours that each service was given in the past. The positive results are
each service now has more time for a response and prayer time and a less rushed atmosphere.
We thank the congregants for their cooperation in making this change which has benefited
those preaching, leading music and also for our sound and media team.

Currently we have eight public services on a weekend between the compound and our
extension in Mishref. Our elders continue their messages based on preparing expositional mes-
sages that unpack the scriptures in practical application to life’s issues that we all face. Each ser-
vice is going through various Bible books and currently we have five core elders overseeing all
the services. Through various preaching and leadership seminars we have raised up a core lead-
ership team of approximately 60 mature men and women who are involved in our public ser-
vices.

As we move forward as a leadership team our emphasis is on recognizing that we are a
called out ‘Ekklessia’ a holy people called to walk in faith with our faithful and miracle working
God. Each service is a time for us to be refreshed, renewed and challenged to draw closer to
God in living and walking in true righteousness. This is what makes us shine in a fallen world. Pre-
service prayer prepares our hearts as a service team to present our selves as an offering to God’s
service and creates a spiritual atmosphere that invites the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Our dedicated musicians, lead us into the presence of God in singing praise and worship
songs unto our Lord. This prepares our hearts to receive the word in such a way that it brings
transformation and maturity in applying God’s truth to our every day lives. Our communion times
together are rich and meaningful as we take time to remember the price Jesus paid for our sins.

Each year as elders, we call for seasons of prayer and fasting which has increased our spir-
itual fervor for the Lord and His word. This year we started bringing the children forward to be
prayed for before starting their Friday & Sunday school. This encourages them in recognizing they
are part of us and gives them a sense of belonging and being valued by the congregation.

It takes many volunteers and staff to conduct every service and each person’s contribution
to God’s kingdom work is highly valued! Thank you: Ushers, Service Leaders & Elders, Musicians,
Communion Servers, Sound & Media, Facilities, Office Staff & Volunteers (great bulletins!), Ad-
ministration! Thank you for your words of encouragement to them and remember there is always
availability for more volunteers in a variety of capacities! Welcome!

Service Elders - Gerald Gobeck, Nick Forbess, Ajith Mendis and Sherry Oommen

TLC Leadership Team Seminar

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Usher’s Report

The ushers ministry in our church is an This year two usher’s trainings were

important ministry as these dear brothers conducted one in Mishref as well as a

and sisters are positioned as the gatekeep- training on the compound. This training

ers to God’s house. They function in making ministered to approximately 32 ushers as

congregants and especially first time new- well as prospective ushers. An interactive

comers feel welcome by greeting everyone teaching by Pastor Gerald and Mr. Shaji

with a big smile and handshake. George was informative and humorous.

Currently there are approximately 32 Our TLC ushers exhibit a second mile

ushers involved in all our eight services in spirit and we thank God for their faithful

Lighthouse, the Sanctuary on Sunday and in service.

Mishref. Our vision is to add to our ushering

This year an appreciation for the ushers team in 2020 and to introduce some new

was held on September at the Divaan Hall training as well as enhance their uniforms

along with 300 hundred other volunteers with white gloves.

who came to be appreciated. Our ushers also serve at many of our

This year brother Goodluck Ishaka re- special events such as the Combined Ser-

signed his duties after faithful service for vice, special compound events and con-

many years. The ushers now fall under the ferences.

leadership of the TLC Administration office. Shaji George

Ushers Facilitator

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Facilities Report

God has given The Lighthouse Church • Repainted the exterior metals grills, balco-
wonderful buildings and grounds as a platform nies, window railings and fence in
for multifaceted ministry! A church facility is Mishref Villa.
where church happens. The beauty and flexibil-
ity of our worship spaces and prayer hall invite • We installed new curbing along the side
people to come and encounter God. road and installed a rolling back gate at
Mishref.
In 2019, TLC Facilities Committee focused
on repairing, upgrading and maintaining the We also Installed a new underground auto-
church facilities, including TLC Mishref Villa. We mated water sprinkler and repainted & re-
accomplished most of our goals for the year paired the playground equipment at Mishref
and responded to concerns as they came up Villa.
to insure all church activities would continue
uninterrupted. I am incredibly
grateful for our fa-
Highlights of January 2019 to end of January cilities team and
2020 projects maintained and enhanced are as committee who
follows: made this happen
and who have a
• Painted the Lighthouse Church walls and passion for the
ceiling. church in keeping
everything in order.
• New carpet was installed on the Lighthouse
stage. Michael Velasquez
Facilitator Facilities
• Installed new split AC, carpeted wall and
fixed ceiling lights in the recording booth
located in the Fellowship Hall area.

• We modified main drainage in Manse Area.

• New conduit pipe was installed and new
speakers and a TV relocated in the Light
house. We fabricated new speaker
brackets in the Lighthouse Church togeth-
er with the Sound & Media.

• A major repair of the roof and rectification
of water leakage in Mishref Villa.

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Human Resources

Human resources, generally, is used to describe both the people who work for an organi-
zation and the department responsible for managing resources related to employees ie hu-
man capital. At The Lighthouse Church, the HR Committee administers the HR management
role via the Church administrator for day to day operations.

The HR Committee focuses on:
• Recruiting and staffing- managed by systematic search tools, a 3 stage interview exercise
and a transparent identification process.

• Compensation and benefits- strictly managed in line with Kuwait Labor Law and in consul-
tation with the church council.

• Training and learning- A weekly staff development program conducted by Sr. Pastor Ger-
ald and Mrs. Patricia are excellent learning opportunities with fun and games.

• Labor and employee relations- Administrator is entrusted with the task of weekly meetings
with department supervisors ensuring staff concerns are raised, addressed and escalated
( where necessary) to the concerned leaders.

• Organization development- HR committee is effectively working towards finalizing the TLC
Staff Manual which will soon be published.

• We as a Church would like to thank those who served the Church faithfully and had to
move on due to their personal reasons and invite those on board. We pray that God shall
guide and lead them in all their future endeavors.

In addition to the above, to ensure that the Church’s mission and vision are accom-
plished the Lighthouse Church is greatly indebted to the Elders and Council for their guidance
and direction as well as the Sr. Pastor for his vision and leadership. Our senior pastor believes in
strong spiritual training for staff which helps them understand and move ahead more effective-
ly and productively in contributing to TLC’s overall direction. The HR Committee is also thankful
to the congregants for their prayers.

God bless you,
Dev Rueben
Chairman HR

Staff Development Training

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Sound & Media Report

“Let the Word of Christ richly dwell within the Sound & Media systems in the TLC Mishref
you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing Facility. The equipment investment for our
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual sound systems upgrade was long over due
songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to and cost KD 7,445. Installation costs of cables
God. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in and speakers were KD 650 and the media
the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks room renovation costs KD 600.
through Him to God the Father.”
Colossians 3:16-17 Mixing sound, recording and displaying
is just one of the tasks that the sound and Me-
I am often asked variants on this single dia ministry is charged with. You will find
question;” What characteristics do you look for in young Volunteers running the entire service
a potential member for your sound team?” I can and fixing broken mic cables. Still others
testify you need more than just technical might be happy setting up the stage every
knowledge. Instead you need a willing heart day, installing songs on easy worship and ed-
and secondly their technical knowledge is help- iting the sermons and uploading online.
ful. Serving in a church ministry requires grace
and patience. The music team and tech support team
depend on each other’s gifts to be at full
Our ministry team is Alvin Luke, Daniel muster at the start of each service. Unity be-
Thomas along with other young volunteers who fore, during and after the service is strategic
love and are eager to serve God. This past year in accomplishing the tasks.
we were blessed to have Internship volunteers to
come along side and support us in this ministry. The music teams, are also being trained
They learned new things and had an inside view with In-Ear-Monitoring (IEM) system. Being on
of how our team worked towards the weekly the same page, spiritually, is the key ingredi-
preparation as well as post productions. The ent to this recipe. The process is much like
team members are technically trained and ded-
icated to ensuring that every service is provided preparing a weekly meal for all
with excellent sound and recording. the worshipers.

This year we upgraded the LH Worship hall
with a Digital Audio & Video Mixer, Speakers, 4K
LED TV’s, 4K Video Camera, DSLR Still Camera
and In-Ear monitors for music team in the Light-
house. We also reconstructed the Video record-
ing studio and are in the process of upgrading

Sebastian Diniz
Sound & Media Facilitator

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Volunteer Internship Report

My heart is with the willing volunteers Normally the average term of service is 2-
amongst the people. Judges 5:9 3 months as most are in a gap between

This past year we had 16 interns, the studies waiting to enter their undergradu-
most interns in our program since we began ate or post graduate programs.

in 2017. It is such a joy to be able to invest Our longest serving volunteer was Gabriel

into their young lives at a time when they Moreno who served 8 months. He is now

are at the crossroads of further studies and studying in New Zealand. Others are now

seeking to go abroad. studying in India, Canada or Australia.

The internship is designed to grow these
future young leaders both practically and
spiritually. Wonderful testimonies suggest
their faith was strengthened and their com-
mitment to God and His church increased
overall.

This generation is eager to be involved
in God’s work and serving as interns gives Volunteer Interns help with Summer school 2019

them a new perspective of the church from We truly miss them when they spread

the inside out. All our interns participate in their wings to fly into their future destinies.

staff development and team building and in However, we know they will be part of a

participating in all our major church events. church where they are going and the

They have assisted in seminars, conferences, kingdom of God will be blessed because

worship teams, producing announcement of their servant hearts.

scripts, bulletin prayer points, general office The volunteers interns are accepted

admin and our monthly reflection publica- into the program based on committing a

tions. They also attend ISOM classes every minimum of 25 hours per week to the pro-

Tuesday with Pastor Martin. gram. Many of course exceed those hours

due to their servant hearts.

Pat Golbeck
Director Volunteer Internship

Certificate of Volunteer Internship

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Neck Common Council

We are blessed to be part the National Evangelical Church of Kuwait and the
many churches that gather here weekly. We are indeed a busy place in God’s kingdom
where thousands gather each week to give God glory in a beautiful array of languages,
music styles and modes of worship.

We thank God for the unity in such a diverse body of believers. The Common
Council is represented by three representatives from the three core congregations: ALC,
KTMCC and ELC (Lighthouse is the English Language Congregation). Another year of
unity was displayed by the cooperation of large public events such as the Unity Confer-
ence, premier Movie ‘Like Arrows’ and our Harvest Festival.

We are also thankful for the Common Council work to ensure that a new parking
plan was put in place as our parking area is being currently shared with a major building
project nearby. As we cooperate with government bodies we are indeed shining our
light. In the current health crisis we are demonstrating cooperation in abiding by the
Ministry of Health directives. We are thankful for Pastor Amanuel Ghareeb’s leadership
role in promoting good will with various government bodies and with the larger faith
community in Kuwait.

We are also thankful to the various government ministries for great cooperation
throughout the year and in particular during our large celebrations at Easter and Christ-
mas. May the Lord continue to bless this excellent cooperation!

As the founding church of the NECK compound the Lighthouse Church plays a vital
role in promoting unity among the 80+ churches and ministries on this compound. On
February 25th we celebrated NECK’s annual “Unity” conference with representatives
from all these churches. These endeavors remind us of our common goal as the body of
Christ — the Great Command and Great Commission. We are blessed to have our facili-
ties to gather together in freedom and we pray a blessing on the Kuwait governance
for this freedom.
A Word of thanks to Nick Forbess and Ezekiel Tuma who faithfully represent TLC in the
Common Council meetings.

Gerald Golbeck
NECK Vice Chairman

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The Lighthouse Academy

“Don’t let anyone look down on you be-
cause you are young, but set an example for
the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in
faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:12

Every year it is our God given mandate to
train up our students to be Christians - Christ like
in all their ways. As the years go by it becomes
more of a challenge due to the interference of
the easy access to the world’s standards.

Day by day we work hard to stay the Our student body (3 yr. olds - 12th Grade)
course - to train our students in the way of the number 495 and we have 65 Staff. Our Aca-
Lord. demic standard is high and our students test
well when they apply to other schools.
Our Theme for this Academic year is:
TAKE A STAND - BE AN EXAMPLE Our partner school in the United States
for our 7th - 12th Graders is the North Star Acad-
It is always a joy and a reward to have for- emy. They have teachers on-line for all our
mer students return for a visit and share what it curriculum needs and they are fully accredit-
has meant to them to be a student in the Light- ed - and fully Christian!
house Academy. We serve a faithful God and
this is His Lighthouse Academy. God has cho- Some of our graduates have gained ad-
sen each student to be here - for a season. mission into universities in Canada - the United
States - England - the Netherlands - New Zea-
We use the following curriculum: land & Lebanon.
1. Abeka - ACSI - and North Star Academy
We are a Member of the Association of Thank you for your prayers for the Lighthouse
Christian Schools International. Academy.
2, We are an Online School with North Star
Academy for Grades 7 - 12. Jacque Zandstra
Director TLA
We are under the umbrella: of the National
Evangelical Church - Kuwait and the Light-
house Church.

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TLC Ministries Quick Reference

• Committees □ Sub Committees

FAMILY SERVICES OUTREACH

• Set Apart Children • Music • Harvest Festival
• Mercy Fund
□ Awana □ Praise/ Worship • Shepherd Shoppe
□ Friday Nursery Night
□ Friday School □ Library
□ Summer School • Public Services
□ Sunday School • Missions
□ VBS □ Eight Services
□ Special Events □ Camps
• Kairos Youth □ Care Clinic
• Wellsprings Women • Ushers □ Sponsorships
□ Food Care
□ Widows DISCIPLESHIP □ Foreign Missions
□ Philippine Embassy
SUPPORT • Christian Education □ Prison/Someone Cares
• Higher Education □ Alpha
• Facilities • ISOM
• Sound & Media • Life Groups AFFILIATIONS
• HR/Staff • Prayer Ministries
• Common Council
□ Volunteer Interns □ Pre/Post Service • TLA
□ Family Prayer • Affiliated Churches
• Finance □ Intercessory
• Communications □ L.A.D.Y.S.
□ Overnight
□ Contact Magazine □ Prayer Line
□ Reflections □ Rapha Room
□ Website □ Special Prayer & Fast
□ Youtube/Face Book