Christmas at VFC

- THE VILLAGE
It truly takes a village - and we’re stronger together.
The Village exists to surround and support foster families within our church body through Christ-centered support—spiritual, emotional, and practical. This ministry helps families meet immediate needs that come with new placements, provides encouragement and prayer, and ensures that no one walks alone in this journey of caring for the vulnerable in our community. Every child and family will experience the love of God through His people as we live out the call to carry one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2) and remind each other that God places the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6).

- REEVES INITIATIVE
"We never want money to stand in the way of saying “yes” to foster or adopt.
The Reeves Initiative provides scholarships and support to help families follow God’s call to foster or adopt, and to empower students in foster care to grow in faith through camps, retreats, and missions.
From covering adoption fees to meeting practical needs, we’re here to remove financial barriers—so every child can experience the love of God through a family." 

- HOPE PREGNANCY CENTER
Because hope shouldn’t be out of reach.
At Hope Pregnancy Center, we provide free and confidential services to anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy—including pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and real-talk education on parenting and adoption.
We believe that every life matters and that no one should face these decisions alone. With compassion, respect, and faith at our core, we walk beside you—choosing hope, healing, and possibility.
Hope Pregnancy Center — You’ve got this, we’ve got your back. 

- TRI CITY HOPE CENTER
The Tri-City Hope Center is committed to faithfully following God’s commandments by extending His love in practical, tangible ways — offering food, clothing and other basic necessities to those in need in their community. They serve families in areas like Newcastle, Blanchard, Tuttle, Bridge Creek and nearby rural zones, providing free assistance that includes household items, toys, hygiene supplies and more. While meeting these physical needs, the Center emphasizes that its ultimate aim is to reflect the love of Christ in action. 

- PEANUT BUTTER & JESUS
Peanut Butter & Jesus delivers meals and the message of hope to children and families across Oklahoma City, going door to door to meet families where they are. What begins with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich can open the door to share the love of Christ and bring encouragement directly into homes. Your generosity helps extend this ministry’s reach—feeding both body and soul, one peanut butter and jelly sandwich at a time.

- FOOD & SHELTER
Homelessness and hunger affect many right here in our community. Food & Shelter, Inc. exists to provide meals, housing, and hope to those who need it most. Every day, they serve individuals and families through their community kitchen, emergency cottages, and Share Center—helping people rebuild their lives with dignity and compassion.

- CHURCH IN THE PARK
Every week, Church in the Park gathers in Norman to share the love of Jesus with those who may feel forgotten or unseen. Through worship, fellowship, and a warm home-cooked meal, they create a place where everyone belongs and where hearts are renewed through the hope of Christ. Your giving helps us come alongside this ministry as they meet both the physical and spiritual needs of our neighbors—showing that God’s love is present right where people are.

- WIN FOUNDATION
Addiction affects countless individuals and families across our community, leaving many feeling hopeless and alone. The WIN Foundation walks alongside those struggling with addiction by providing rescue, resources, and recovery through Christ-centered care. By connecting people to counseling, detox, and residential programs, WIN offers a pathway toward true healing and restoration.

- FCA
The Oklahoma Fellowship of Christian Athletes works to see every coach and athlete enter into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. Through sports camps, huddles, and mentorship, they equip and encourage athletes to live out their faith on and off the field. Your support empowers staff-missionaries across Oklahoma to engage, equip, and encourage teams on and off the field.  

- CROSSOVER
Crossover reaches college students at the University of Oklahoma with the message of hope found in Jesus Christ. Each week, students gather to worship, build community, and grow in faith—discovering their identity and purpose in God. We can help support this ministry as they reach the next generation with the gospel and raise up leaders who will carry the love of Christ into every area of life.

- CHURCH MULTIPLICATION NETWORK (CMN)
This network exists to develop leaders and build the church—equipping them with training, resources and relationships to launch and sustain healthy, Spirit-empowered congregations. Their vision is a healthy church in every community, marked by spiritual vitality and multiplication of impact. By fostering connection and equipping the church-planting movement, we believe the gospel will break forth in new ways across our land.

1040i - Elementary Classrooms | Ivory Coast

1040i is a nonprofit dedicated to improving lives in impoverished West African communities by providing clean drinking water, healthcare, and education. Through initiatives like their medical mission trips, water filter distributions, and a bilingual school in Côte d’Ivoire, they offer essential resources to underserved populations. Their work has positively impacted tens of thousands of lives by addressing urgent needs and empowering communities.
The school's classrooms are now filled beyond capacity, forcing many students to be turned away. To ensure more children can receive quality Christian education, 1040i is working to build additional classrooms that will create space for learning, stability, and spiritual formation. This project will open the door for more students in Tanda to experience the love of Jesus through education and opportunity. 

INVOLVED INTERNATIONAL - Water Wells | Burundi

Burundi is considered the poorest country in the world by several GDP indices. Life is not easy in this central African country, where electricity and clean water are scarce. Digging a well on the local church property provides an immediate solution for clean water. It also allows the local church to share the good news about Jesus and invite people to enter into a relationship with Him. With your generous giving, we will be able to partner with two more existing healthy churches to help them dig a well that will serve the clean water needs of the surrounding community.

MISSION OF HOPE - Food Security | Haiti

For the past four years, VFC has gathered together to participate in a meal packing event where hundreds of thousands of meals have been packed for Haiti. This year, as the need in Haiti continues to increase and millions are on the verge of famine, VFC will be funding four shipping containers worth of meals (1.1 million meals). These meals will not only be meeting a critical need, but also serve as a tool for the Gospel in communities defeated by famine. Mission of Hope will pair these meals with locally grown products to support schools, orphanages and communities through local church partners.

WORLD COMPASSION :
Discipleship | Iran
We are translating more than 200 video classes into Farsi as part of our new digital discipleship curriculum. Featuring high quality, biblical teachers, this training equips new believers to establish their identity and authority in Christ.
This is the first phase of making this curriculum available in multiple languages across the nations where we serve. We believe these resources can help disciple a nation.

Schools | Iraq
In the midst of a former refugee camp that has grown into a permanent community, families are eager to give their children opportunities for a brighter future. Through our new Kindergarten, children are gaining a strong educational foundation while our team shows Christ’s love to them and their families every day.
Our teachers are equipped with established curriculum, a warm and welcoming classroom environment, and ongoing opportunities to minister to families searching for hope for the next generation. This model of evangelism is rooted in building relationships with families and creating space where trust can be built and the truth of the Gospel can be shared. You’re doing more than reaching one child with education, you are reaching 100 families with the Gospel.

Discipleship | China
Our ABC Bible and Discipleship Training curriculum includes 280 in-depth lessons designed to guide believers through the foundational truths of the Christian faith. This biblical training is essential for renewing minds in God’s Word and helping believers learn what it truly means to follow Jesus.
Over the coming months, 2,000 new students are ready to begin discipleship training in China. You are helping equip them with the Bible training resources they need.