our ministry partners
Manna Church Sanford Local Outreach
March 30th & April 12th - YOU packed and distributed 822 Easter bags to our neighbors, creating meaningful connections, introducing families to Manna Sanford, and helping unite several families with Christ.
April 26th - YOU helped transform the Forest Hills neighborhood during the City of Sanford Block Party—serving 6 blocks and 16 homes through road cleanup, landscaping, and sharing 18 blessing bags with families.
August 2nd - YOU showed up. YOU partnered. YOU made a difference. Our first Back to School event at the Civic Center, alongside three amazing city staples, served 560 kids and their parents!
October-November - YOU packed and shipped 200 Operation Christmas Child boxes to children across multiple nations, delivering joy, essentials, and the message of Christ.
November Cuba Missions Trip - YOU delivered 20 pairs of “The Shoe That Grows” to Iowa during a mission trip, meeting practical needs and showing the love of Christ in action.
BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROSITY, MANNA CHURCH SANFORD RESPONDS TO REAL NEEDS HERE AT HOME AND AROUND THE REGION. OUTREACH IS THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR CHURCH.
WE ARE CHANGING OUR WORLD!
March 30th & April 12th - YOU packed and distributed 822 Easter bags to our neighbors, creating meaningful connections, introducing families to Manna Sanford, and helping unite several families with Christ.
April 26th - YOU helped transform the Forest Hills neighborhood during the City of Sanford Block Party—serving 6 blocks and 16 homes through road cleanup, landscaping, and sharing 18 blessing bags with families.
August 2nd - YOU showed up. YOU partnered. YOU made a difference. Our first Back to School event at the Civic Center, alongside three amazing city staples, served 560 kids and their parents!
October-November - YOU packed and shipped 200 Operation Christmas Child boxes to children across multiple nations, delivering joy, essentials, and the message of Christ.
November Cuba Missions Trip - YOU delivered 20 pairs of “The Shoe That Grows” to Iowa during a mission trip, meeting practical needs and showing the love of Christ in action.
BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROSITY, MANNA CHURCH SANFORD RESPONDS TO REAL NEEDS HERE AT HOME AND AROUND THE REGION. OUTREACH IS THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR CHURCH.
WE ARE CHANGING OUR WORLD!
Reach Out Pregnancy Center - Sanford, NC
2025 marked a season of deeper connection and expanded impact for the Pregnancy Center. Staff, clients, and community partners worked together to strengthen the support network surrounding every family served. A renewed emphasis on meaningful relationships led to expanded group education opportunities. Prepping for Birth became a cornerstone program offering practical instruction, emotional encouragement, and community for expectant parents. In partnership with the Lee County Health Department, the Center also hosted monthly infant safe sleep classes. Upon completion, each participant received a bassinet/Pack ‘n Play, ensuring a safe sleep environment for their baby while increasing community awareness of both ministries.
A significant highlight was a new partnership with Manna Church Sanford through Embrace Grace, launching a discipleship group for single mothers, culminating in a baby shower celebration. This year affirmed that lasting transformation grows from connection, support, and empowered community.
PLEASE PRAY
For ROPC clients, healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and access to needed resources.
For the Board, staff, and volunteers to serve with wisdom, strength, and unity.
For more families to choose life-affirming decisions this year.
For continued spiritual growth, perseverance, and excellence among leaders in training.
For women considering abortion to find compassionate, life-affirming support and 24-hour help.
For pregnancy centers locally and globally, God’s protection, provision, and blessing.
2025 marked a season of deeper connection and expanded impact for the Pregnancy Center. Staff, clients, and community partners worked together to strengthen the support network surrounding every family served. A renewed emphasis on meaningful relationships led to expanded group education opportunities. Prepping for Birth became a cornerstone program offering practical instruction, emotional encouragement, and community for expectant parents. In partnership with the Lee County Health Department, the Center also hosted monthly infant safe sleep classes. Upon completion, each participant received a bassinet/Pack ‘n Play, ensuring a safe sleep environment for their baby while increasing community awareness of both ministries.
A significant highlight was a new partnership with Manna Church Sanford through Embrace Grace, launching a discipleship group for single mothers, culminating in a baby shower celebration. This year affirmed that lasting transformation grows from connection, support, and empowered community.
PLEASE PRAY
For ROPC clients, healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and access to needed resources.
For the Board, staff, and volunteers to serve with wisdom, strength, and unity.
For more families to choose life-affirming decisions this year.
For continued spiritual growth, perseverance, and excellence among leaders in training.
For women considering abortion to find compassionate, life-affirming support and 24-hour help.
For pregnancy centers locally and globally, God’s protection, provision, and blessing.
For more than 150 years, The Salvation Army of Lee County has met human needs without discrimination—preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ while serving neighbors with compassion and dignity. From the familiar Red Kettle Campaign to year-round assistance programs, the mission remains clear: to meet human needs in His name.
In 2025 alone, nearly 10,000 neighbors in Lee County received help.
The ministry provided 25,835 groceries and meals, 75 days of emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance to 136 individuals, and served 1,059 children through Operation Christmas Joy.
Through food assistance, housing support, and pathways toward self- sufficiency, The Salvation Army works to break cycles of poverty and strengthen families. Every dollar given stays local, directly impacting lives in Lee County.
Beyond meeting physical needs, the ministry stands ready to pray with individuals and share the hope of Christ—offering both practical help and eternal hope to the community.
PLEASE PRAY
For wisdom and favor in mentoring adults and families toward true self-sufficiency.
For additional committed supporters to walk faithfully with families on their journey to stability.
For clarity of purpose and unified vision among all who serve.
For humility, collaboration, and strong partnerships within the team.
In 2025 alone, nearly 10,000 neighbors in Lee County received help.
The ministry provided 25,835 groceries and meals, 75 days of emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance to 136 individuals, and served 1,059 children through Operation Christmas Joy.
Through food assistance, housing support, and pathways toward self- sufficiency, The Salvation Army works to break cycles of poverty and strengthen families. Every dollar given stays local, directly impacting lives in Lee County.
Beyond meeting physical needs, the ministry stands ready to pray with individuals and share the hope of Christ—offering both practical help and eternal hope to the community.
PLEASE PRAY
For wisdom and favor in mentoring adults and families toward true self-sufficiency.
For additional committed supporters to walk faithfully with families on their journey to stability.
For clarity of purpose and unified vision among all who serve.
For humility, collaboration, and strong partnerships within the team.
Over the past year, IEN’s (Indigenous Empowerment Network) youth mentoring initiative has grown to five active chapters, with more believers openly identifying as Christians and new disciples showing a deep hunger for biblical teaching. A recent full-day Kingdom of God workshop saw strong engagement, reflecting growing spiritual momentum. Land development for IEN’s Community Center is underway, supported by timely resources and favor with Tribal leaders. Partnerships with Native believers continue to strengthen, expanding outreach across tribal communities. Representation at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, created strategic opportunities to build relationships with Tribal leaders nationwide.
IEN now hosts a Christian radio program on two reservations—a significant breakthrough in areas historically resistant to the Gospel. They have also been invited to train a church on the Lower Brule Reservation to lead GriefShare. These developments reflect growing influence, deeper discipleship, and expanding Gospel impact among Indigenous tribes.
PLEASE PRAY
For deep unity among the believers on Pine Ridge, that they would stand together in love and shared mission.
For boldness, spiritual discernment, and receptive hearts as the Gospel is proclaimed.
For continued provision and favor to sustain and strengthen the growing ministry.
That the radio program would expand in reach and effectiveness, ministering to additional tribal communities.
For lasting fruit—disciples who grow strong in Christ and help advance the Kingdom among the tribes.
IEN now hosts a Christian radio program on two reservations—a significant breakthrough in areas historically resistant to the Gospel. They have also been invited to train a church on the Lower Brule Reservation to lead GriefShare. These developments reflect growing influence, deeper discipleship, and expanding Gospel impact among Indigenous tribes.
PLEASE PRAY
For deep unity among the believers on Pine Ridge, that they would stand together in love and shared mission.
For boldness, spiritual discernment, and receptive hearts as the Gospel is proclaimed.
For continued provision and favor to sustain and strengthen the growing ministry.
That the radio program would expand in reach and effectiveness, ministering to additional tribal communities.
For lasting fruit—disciples who grow strong in Christ and help advance the Kingdom among the tribes.
Roland and Faylene Beard founded Christworks Ministries to extend the ministry of Christ from their home in Bear Creek, NC, to Southeast Asia. Devoted to serving the saints (1 Corinthians 16:15), they practice biblical hospitality modeled in Acts 2—welcoming guests to their table for Christ-centered conversations that often continue beneath the night sky at their observatory, where the heavens declare God’s glory (Psalm 19).
Drawing on Roland’s background as a research engineer and educator, the ministry teaches biblical creation to learners of all ages. His Creation Study Helps—now translated into multiple languages— along with a free Creation Studies App, videos, and books, equip believers worldwide
This year, a new partnership with Outreach to Asia Nationals expanded training opportunities in restricted regions. Locally, the Beards continue to invest deeply in Manna Church Sanford. Through wisdom, hospitality, and faithful eldership, they model kingdom relationships that strengthen families and nurture spiritual growth.
PLEASE PRAY
For continued wisdom, strength, and protection as the Beards extend Christ-centered hospitality locally and globally.
For open doors and Spirit-led favor as partnerships expand, especially in regions where the gospel faces restriction.
For anointing and clarity, as biblical creation resources are written, translated, and taught worldwide.
For endurance and provision for increased travel, training, and ministry opportunities.
For sustained spiritual vitality as they serve Manna Church Sanford
with humility, wisdom, and relational grace.
Drawing on Roland’s background as a research engineer and educator, the ministry teaches biblical creation to learners of all ages. His Creation Study Helps—now translated into multiple languages— along with a free Creation Studies App, videos, and books, equip believers worldwide
This year, a new partnership with Outreach to Asia Nationals expanded training opportunities in restricted regions. Locally, the Beards continue to invest deeply in Manna Church Sanford. Through wisdom, hospitality, and faithful eldership, they model kingdom relationships that strengthen families and nurture spiritual growth.
PLEASE PRAY
For continued wisdom, strength, and protection as the Beards extend Christ-centered hospitality locally and globally.
For open doors and Spirit-led favor as partnerships expand, especially in regions where the gospel faces restriction.
For anointing and clarity, as biblical creation resources are written, translated, and taught worldwide.
For endurance and provision for increased travel, training, and ministry opportunities.
For sustained spiritual vitality as they serve Manna Church Sanford
with humility, wisdom, and relational grace.
Rhonda Martz leads Hour of Harvest Ministries (HOH), providing practical help, training, and resources to churches and communities worldwide. Their 2026 calendar includes ministry trips to the Philippines, Cuba, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico. HOH focuses on clean water initiatives, distributing Bibles, Christian materials, and other resources while mentoring volunteers in gospel-centered service.
Through Impact Multiplication, ministry participants receive training in prayer, evangelism, and serving others. HOH continues to develop board leadership and integrate administrative support to enhance ministry reach and efficiency.
PLEASE PRAY
For the development of new board members and the delegation of responsibilities.
For additional volunteers to assist with communications, websites, and ministry integration.
For God to raise more workers for the harvest.
For the effective execution of the 2026 ministry schedule.
For continued fruitfulness in sharing the gospel and providing essential resources globally.
Through Impact Multiplication, ministry participants receive training in prayer, evangelism, and serving others. HOH continues to develop board leadership and integrate administrative support to enhance ministry reach and efficiency.
PLEASE PRAY
For the development of new board members and the delegation of responsibilities.
For additional volunteers to assist with communications, websites, and ministry integration.
For God to raise more workers for the harvest.
For the effective execution of the 2026 ministry schedule.
For continued fruitfulness in sharing the gospel and providing essential resources globally.
Over the past year, God has expanded their partnership with the Kenyan Church to intentionally reach East Asians. What began as a simple request became a growing Mandarin Club, meeting multiple times each month for language learning, worship, prayer, and gospel conversations. English Clubs, home hospitality, cultural events, and holiday outreaches have opened consistent doors for evangelism, resulting in Bible distributions, first-time church attendance, and weekly Scripture studies—including with an East Asian developer now reading through Genesis. Two young men and a Buddhist mother have engaged deeply with the Gospel. A developing intern team is meeting weekly for evangelism and Mandarin study, preparing for long-term impact and prayerfully envisioning a future church plant. From basketball courts to dinner tables, God is gathering worshipers from the nations. They are sowing faithfully, trusting the Worthy One to reap a harvest among East Asian neighbors.
PLEASE PRAY
For continued growth as a couple, parents, and family, with meaningful, life-giving friendships on the field.
For East Asians to come to salvation through this ministry.
For creativity and Spirit-led guidance in building authentic relationships with East Asian neighbors.
For Kenyan and East African believers to pursue outreach with lasting zeal and passion.
For a ministry that outlives them, bears lasting fruit, and brings lasting
transformation for God’s glory.
PLEASE PRAY
For continued growth as a couple, parents, and family, with meaningful, life-giving friendships on the field.
For East Asians to come to salvation through this ministry.
For creativity and Spirit-led guidance in building authentic relationships with East Asian neighbors.
For Kenyan and East African believers to pursue outreach with lasting zeal and passion.
For a ministry that outlives them, bears lasting fruit, and brings lasting
transformation for God’s glory.
During the 2024–2025 school year, Team Jesus Africa (TJA) sponsored 50 students in Liberia. Of these, 48 advanced to the next grade, and two graduated high school—one as valedictorian. For the 2025–2026 year, 47 students are enrolled and fully supported. TJA also expanded into young adult workforce development. In partnership with the Martin Kollie Foundation, 10 young adults received training in fields such as Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management, and Environmental Impact. Additionally, about 15 church leaders are being equipped in strategic urban ministry through the Foundation for Assistance to Interior Ministries Liberia, Inc. A motorcycle provided by Manna Church Sanford has increased access to remote villages, strengthening leadership training and ministry reach. TJA invites Manna Church to join a short-term mission trip to Liberia in November 2025 and will launch a yearlong fundraiser for its first school building project.
PLEASE PRAY
For grace, wisdom, and endurance as they pursue their studies and raise young children.
For peace and discernment in an upcoming career decision.
For faithful financial provision.
For faithful, generous partners to support next year’s building project.
For God’s provision and favor over every step ahead.
PLEASE PRAY
For grace, wisdom, and endurance as they pursue their studies and raise young children.
For peace and discernment in an upcoming career decision.
For faithful financial provision.
For faithful, generous partners to support next year’s building project.
For God’s provision and favor over every step ahead.
In 2025, HBI India reached a historic milestone—over 20,000 churches planted since the mid-1980s. This movement continues to grow through leadership development and grassroots church planting. A new outreach, Summer Day Camps hosted by HBI churches, served more than 75,000 children with Christ-centered teaching and care, resulting in powerful testimonies of transformed lives.
In the United States, HBI Global Partners strengthened its foundation through extensive travel, deepening existing partnerships, and forming new ones. HBI also launched an international ministry arm, equipping leaders across up to 12 Asian nations to train church planters and multiply healthy churches.
PLEASE PRAY
For the provision to attend the annual pastors’ conference in late August.
For continued Kingdom growth across India and for gospel access to 2,200 unreached people groups.
For protection, perseverance, and boldness for church planters entering unreached villages.
For clear vision, effective training for 150 new church planters, and provision for a one-third budget increase.
For strength, stamina for travel, and more mobilizers to expand the ministry’s impact.
In the United States, HBI Global Partners strengthened its foundation through extensive travel, deepening existing partnerships, and forming new ones. HBI also launched an international ministry arm, equipping leaders across up to 12 Asian nations to train church planters and multiply healthy churches.
PLEASE PRAY
For the provision to attend the annual pastors’ conference in late August.
For continued Kingdom growth across India and for gospel access to 2,200 unreached people groups.
For protection, perseverance, and boldness for church planters entering unreached villages.
For clear vision, effective training for 150 new church planters, and provision for a one-third budget increase.
For strength, stamina for travel, and more mobilizers to expand the ministry’s impact.
Crossworld Ministries leverages Bill and Georgia’s decades of ministry and mission experience to recruit, train, and deploy marketplace disciple-makers into some of the world’s least-reached regions. In recent months, fifteen new professionals have been sent to live and work among unreached peoples, with a bold goal of placing one hundred new workers over the next two years.
Emerging partnerships with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of America are opening doors to nearly 600 congregations eager to engage the Great Commission. Crossworld has also launched an Apprentice Program, positioning recent college graduates in strategic businesses overseas. In addition, Bill is developing a training initiative, Your Work Matters to God, equipping workplace believers to serve as disciple-makers both globally and locally.
PLEASE PRAY
For open doors within EPC churches.
For Bill’s continued surgical recovery and strength for 2026 responsibilities.
For faithful financial provision.
For the placement of 50 overseas workers in 2026.
For more professionals answering the call.
Emerging partnerships with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of America are opening doors to nearly 600 congregations eager to engage the Great Commission. Crossworld has also launched an Apprentice Program, positioning recent college graduates in strategic businesses overseas. In addition, Bill is developing a training initiative, Your Work Matters to God, equipping workplace believers to serve as disciple-makers both globally and locally.
PLEASE PRAY
For open doors within EPC churches.
For Bill’s continued surgical recovery and strength for 2026 responsibilities.
For faithful financial provision.
For the placement of 50 overseas workers in 2026.
For more professionals answering the call.
Joe and Abbie Workman have devoted their lives to God’s global mission. Through their leadership with MAPS Global, they serve a missional family committed to praying, preaching, and worshiping among the most unreached regions of the earth until every nation sees and sings of the worth of Jesus. MAPS mobilizes the Church through prayer, training, sending, and spiritual family-building— especially within the 10/40 Window.
In 2025, MAPS established its fourth base in the 10/40 Window, creating access to more than 75 largely unreached nations. Across these locations, salvations, baptisms, and discipleship continue to grow— including the first Muslim-background believer joining the Middle East team. New long-term missionaries have been sent, short-term teams mobilized, and expanded missions training welcomed students from East Africa and the Global South.
PLEASE PRAY
For increased financial partnership with overseas staff.
For the family to maintain healthy rhythms during Joseph’s travel and ministry responsibilities.
For more laborers to embrace long-term missions in unreached regions
In 2025, MAPS established its fourth base in the 10/40 Window, creating access to more than 75 largely unreached nations. Across these locations, salvations, baptisms, and discipleship continue to grow— including the first Muslim-background believer joining the Middle East team. New long-term missionaries have been sent, short-term teams mobilized, and expanded missions training welcomed students from East Africa and the Global South.
PLEASE PRAY
For increased financial partnership with overseas staff.
For the family to maintain healthy rhythms during Joseph’s travel and ministry responsibilities.
For more laborers to embrace long-term missions in unreached regions
Military Chaplains serve on the front lines of both faith and freedom, entrusted with the sacred care of the souls of those who defend our nation. As spiritual leaders, they nurture the living, care for the wounded, and honor the fallen—providing religious support that enables service members to fulfill their mission with moral clarity and ethical conviction.
Through a faithful “ministry of presence” in garrison, training environments, and combat zones, chaplains cultivate resilience and moral grounding. They walk alongside Soldiers in seasons of strain, helping them process fear, guilt, grief, and ethical tension. Through confidential counseling, early spiritual intervention, and wise referrals, they strengthen mental health and relational stability. By engaging hard spiritual questions within units, chaplains foster trust, cohesion, and morale—directly contributing to readiness and effectiveness.
Beyond the battlefield, chaplains extend their care to military families through worship services, counseling, and marriage support. They help spouses and children navigate deployment cycles, long separations, and reintegration with strength and hope. In every setting, chaplains stand as visible reminders of God’s presence—bringing spiritual stability to those who serve and the families who stand behind them.
PLEASE PRAY
For open doors with commanders and Soldiers—for gospel conversations, worshipgatherings, and moments of trauma care. For them to remain Christlike, courageous, and trusted moral voices under pressure.
For protection, resilience, and wisdom as they counsel those facing fear, grief, and moral injury.
For their spouses and children—strength for long separations, healthy marriages, and deep community support.
Through a faithful “ministry of presence” in garrison, training environments, and combat zones, chaplains cultivate resilience and moral grounding. They walk alongside Soldiers in seasons of strain, helping them process fear, guilt, grief, and ethical tension. Through confidential counseling, early spiritual intervention, and wise referrals, they strengthen mental health and relational stability. By engaging hard spiritual questions within units, chaplains foster trust, cohesion, and morale—directly contributing to readiness and effectiveness.
Beyond the battlefield, chaplains extend their care to military families through worship services, counseling, and marriage support. They help spouses and children navigate deployment cycles, long separations, and reintegration with strength and hope. In every setting, chaplains stand as visible reminders of God’s presence—bringing spiritual stability to those who serve and the families who stand behind them.
PLEASE PRAY
For open doors with commanders and Soldiers—for gospel conversations, worshipgatherings, and moments of trauma care. For them to remain Christlike, courageous, and trusted moral voices under pressure.
For protection, resilience, and wisdom as they counsel those facing fear, grief, and moral injury.
For their spouses and children—strength for long separations, healthy marriages, and deep community support.
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