SHINE is not only a conference; it is a movement of Love.
We are committed to being the hands and feet of Jesus to our brothers and sisters in our neighborhoods and around the world. On Friday night, we will receive a special offering to help bring Heaven to earth for the precious orphans in Haiti! Also, at SHINE we will be collecting new sleeping bags, backpacks, and socks for our homeless community here in Austin. Thank you for opening up your hands for those who are in need.
Caleb Foundation
Our son, Caleb was one of those young men that you never forget: courageous, funny, loyal and full of life. A natural born leader who influenced people with an unpretentious charisma, Caleb made everyone around him better. He was a rare individual who lifted everyone he came in contact with. Caleb was relocated to Heaven after an automobile accident (in the summer of 2009.) However, through the ministry of Caleb Foundation, his legacy lives on.
Caleb Foundation projects are a ministry of Shoreline Church dedicated to building leadership, courage, loyalty, laughter and life into the lives of less fortunate children around the world. The ministry seeks to do that by building orphanages across the globe. Through these Caleb projects, Caleb's love for children, and the character traits that so richly define his excellent spirit will endure for generations to come.
Caleb House Haiti
The words, "There's always room for one more" echo throughout the country of Haiti as the work of Danita's Children helps rewrite the history of orphans, and restore the lives of hundreds of children that were victims of the 2010 earthquake. The loss that these children suffered remains unimaginable even today. As we partner together, we can build Caleb Houses for these beautiful children. These homes will be state of the art and include everything they need to feel nurtured, safe, and challenged to receive God's grace. This ministry was founded by our dear friend, Danita Estrella. Danita and her team have laid down their lives to make a powerful impact in the lives of Haiti's next generation.
Caleb Place Botswana
Many of the orphans living in the 'Lorato House of Love' spent their first days abandoned and left on the side of the road. However, now these precious little ones not only have a home, but a hope and a future. It's also a place of refuge and healing for orphans living with HIV/Aids. Caleb Place is a courtyard that provides a safe environment where children can play, laugh, and dream. Your generosity is restoring hope, innocence and destiny to hundreds of children across this beautiful nation! LOVE Botswana was founded by our dear friends, Jana and Jerry Lackey, who have a whole campus designed to raise up and equip leaders all over Africa.
Caleb Club Poland
Every fifth child in Poland faces poverty and malnutrition. Caleb Club Poland is a safe haven for children who deal with a host of difficult circumstances. Many children who find their way to the Caleb Club are underfed, seeking refuge from an unstable home, and many are in need of tools to cope in their school environment. Regardless of what obstacles these beautiful children face, Caleb Club is dedicated to providing the love of Jesus in practical ways; from having their hungry tummies fed to being taught about the amazing grace of God, to learning a new game that puts a smile on their precious faces. Caleb Club Poland is led by our dear friends, Pastors Tomasz and Asia Kmiecik in Czestochowa, Poland.
Shoreline East
There are thousands of homeless men and women on the streets of Austin without a place to lay their head at night. We want to tangibly share the love of Jesus to our homeless brothers and sisters by helping meet a practical need. Our Shoreline East outreach campus provides a hot meal, resources and training throughout the week. This ministry is led by our beloved co-laborer, Thomas Wright. We will be collecting new backpacks, sleeping bags and thermal socks. We challenge you to gather your family members, clubs, co-workers, or small groups and donate as many items as possible! Let's SHINE the Love of God to our homeless community. There will be bins in the lobby during our regular Shoreline services and at SHINE, where you can conveniently drop your generous donations.
