Every year, as a community, we have the beautiful tradition of gathering on Easter Sunday for an outdoor worship service at 6:00 a.m. to witness the sunrise. Around a campfire, we begin this special time with songs of praise as the light of the new day gradually appears. During the service, some members share reflections…

Alejandro Olivares came to live with us at the end of 2009, when he was just shy of his second birthday. He recently turned eighteen years old, which was a milestone he was looking forward to very much! For almost seventeen years, and as long as he can remember, he has lived here in the…

The Church House Project is well under way. Over the past couple weeks, much work has taken place from obtaining and finalizing permits to beginning the manual, physical labor. First, the ditches for the foundation were dug and plumbing was completed. Next, the concrete forms were installed and leveled. By evening, the entire pad was…

Join us this summer, on June 26, 2026, for a Reunion at Shining Light Children’s Home. It is open for everyone to attend. Gather your photographs and submit them, with the year they were taken, to the following email address, slchfotos@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there. Hotel arrangements are listed on the invitation.…

During the Christmas and New Year holidays, we welcomed groups who generously brought gifts, candy, piñatas, and games for the children at the home. You could feel the jubilation radiating in the room as the children were truly surprised and filled with awe. We also held other activities with the staff and children such as…

Last month, we received a donation to renovate our soccer field. We are fencing it in so athletes can play more safely, and spectators can enjoy the game without the risk of soccer balls endangering fans. Now, both players and spectators can enjoy the game even more. Next, we will install lighting for everyone to…

Youth leader, Ralph Swartzentruber organized a beach day for the entire youth group on Saturday, November 8th. Around 9:00 AM, everyone piled into multiple vehicles to begin the 2-hour trek to Rosarito. Several of the young married couples were able to join, as well, making it a nice-sized group. To lighten the load, the ladies…

The day began as usual, but with a slight change to our schedule. This morning, before classes started, the girls played a soccer game against the boys. The final score was 0-1, with the boys winning. Next, the children went to their classroom, where a group of doctors and nurses were waiting to give them…

What an uplifting sound to hear the voices of children and rustling of feet as students once again fill the hallways in our school. Our school sessions begin each September. It is a season of excitement for both the students and the caregivers. This year, Shining Light is fortunate to have four teachers in three…

Hard work pays off. It may not always be in a tangible way, but this time it certainly was. As a reward for our labor, helping with the corn, and getting a bountiful crop, we were all taken out to eat at a delicious taco stand. We turned a few heads with our large group…