Community Outreach is a ministry of caring. A caring ministry makes visitors as well as members of the community feel loved, wanted, and needed. It is a testimony of Christ's love to everyone. As born again believers, we are concerned about the salvation of souls. That is our main priority. However, there are other areas that concern us. We must be concerned with the physical and emotional needs of the community, which are so often over looked. The Community Outreach Ministry seeks to address the total needs of society, as God leads us. Jesus displayed much compassion when confronted with the needs of humanity. It is that same compassion that gives us our motivation to assist others.

In 1991, Pastor Lambert established Ligths of the World, Inc. as the community outreach arm of Bethel Deliverance International Church. Lights of the World, Inc. was birthed out of love and a genuine desire to meet the needs of people in our surrounding communities. Lights of the World Inc. officially received its non-profit 501C3 status in 1997.

VISION
Lights of the World, Inc.’s vision is to be an instrument in the hands of God by reaching our neighbors for Christ. Our charge is to meet the needs of neighbors in our surrounding communities through various social programs including employment, literacy and education, financial education, and health related projects.

MISSION
Our mission is to translate the love of God from the Bible into everyday actions. We continue to strive to help empower those in our local communities to be effective contributors to the success of their lives.

PROGRAMS
Lights of the World, Inc. primary programming focus has been in four areas: employment, literacy and education, finances, and health. Lights of the World Inc. is committed to empowering people to be more effective participants in their lives.

Literacy and Education
Lights of the World Inc. has placed one of its primary focuses on Literacy and Education. Our belief is that every member of the family, from the youngest of children to adult members, can benefit from increased exposure to education. Lights of the World Inc. Literacy and Education programs target children, adults without high school degrees and parents desiring to enhance skills and get back into the work force.

Get Ready For School: Get Ready For School is a program developed to prepare children to re-enter school after the summer break. Students entering the 1st—8th grade participate in skill enhancement classes with a focus on learning fundamentals such as reading, writing, math and reasoning. The majority of these classes are taught by certified teachers.

Enlighten: Enlighten offers a series of 6 to 12 week courses designed to enhance skills in youth and adults. The classes include PC literacy, preparation for A+Certification, basic electricity for youth, math, cooking and sewing.

Tweens: Special life skills classes for those between the ages of 9 and 12. Classes include art, cooking, sewing, computers and more. In addition, there is a health component for both parents and children to help tackle the issue of healthy weight among youth.

Explorers: Enlighten II is an after school program which provides a safe haven for children. What makes Enlighten II different? Tutoring and homework assistance is in alignment with State Academic Standards and Core Knowledge.

Other classes offered include Family and Parenting Classes and Adult Basic Education.

Financial Education
Programs and seminars are offered to help individuals achieve financial health. Programs include: family and individual budgeting, debt reduction/elimination, preparing to buy a home, negotiating contracts and more. The primary focus of these programs and seminars is to teach individuals how to be better stewards over their finances.

For more information about
Lights of the World, Inc.
Please contact Stephanie DaCosta, Director,
at 215-885-2585 x304.