Our Partner Updates page shares the latest news and stories from the local and global organizations we support, highlighting how these partnerships are making a difference. At LOPC, we believe staying connected to our partners helps us better serve and uplift our community – both near and far – with compassion and purpose.
Our Partner Updates page shares the latest news and stories from the local and global organizations we support, highlighting how these partnerships are making a difference. At LOPC, we believe staying connected to our partners helps us better serve and uplift our community – both near and far – with compassion and purpose.
Mission | Partner Updates
See what our mission partners are up to – here and around the world.
This is where you can learn about the work being done through our local and global partners, get inspired by real stories, and find ways to jump in and make a difference.
Our mission partners continue to make a meaningful impact, even as they face new challenges. In Zimbabwe, Kapnek Trust is adapting to significant funding cuts that affect vital health programs. Meanwhile, Fotokids is expanding creative opportunities for children in Guatemala and rural Florida through photography workshops and exhibitions. Read the full update HERE.
This month’s partner updates reflect both the challenges and the impact of mission work around the world. In Zimbabwe, Kapnek continues to adjust as key youth-focused HIV/AIDS programs are cut, while core services like nutrition and hospital support remain strong thanks to private donors. At Children of Faith, summer break has begun, and construction on the new dining hall is nearing a major milestone. Fotokids shares exciting news from recent international exhibits and workshops, and closer to home, Trinity Center and Primera Iglesia express heartfelt gratitude for continued support and partnership. Click HERE to read the full update.
From a joyful outpouring of desserts for Primera Iglesia’s bake sale to new volunteer dates at the Food Bank, this month’s mission updates are full of meaningful ways our community is connecting and supporting others. There’s also encouraging news from Kapnek Trust as part of their critical health work in Zimbabwe regains U.S. funding, while the situation in Congo remains complex but full of purpose as the ministry with vulnerable children continues to grow. Plus, find updates from Trinity Center and learn how you can be part of what’s next. Read the full update HERE.
Watch the full Mission Partner Update meeting (3/23/25), where the LOPC Mission team provides up-to-date information on the impact of US Government financial aid contracts and policy changes on our mission partners. Get the facts and learn how you can take action. This meeting covers the truth behind recent claims, including both misinformation and facts, affecting our partnerships with 12 global and local organizations. Hear from the team and the audience Q&A session, and then take action to help those in need.
This month’s updates offer a good look at the work our mission partners are doing around the world. In Congo, local communities and mission co-workers face growing challenges amid political unrest and organizational changes. In India, construction on a new kitchen and dining hall for Children of Faith is well underway, and visitors from partner churches continue to build relationships with the children. And in Zimbabwe, the Kapnek Trust’s critical health programs are navigating uncertainty as international funding remains on hold. Each of these stories reflects both the complexity and the commitment found in global mission work. Read the full update HERE.