Barbara and Allen Sisson started Living Water Ministries in 2015 to serve members of their community in West Virginia. Many residents like Joanna cannot afford enough food to feed their families. Living Water Ministries stands in the gap, providing food, cleaning supplies, diapers, heaters, furniture, and other household necessities. World Vision supplies most of what the ministry provides to families living in poverty.
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Christian Faith
Prayers
Backpacks loaded with prayer
Financial hardship, hunger, and lack of clean water keep many children from getting the education they need to have a chance at a better life. As you fill your child’s backpack, use this guide with your family to pray for other children who face big obstacles to getting a good education.
Change Makers
Your 2019 summer reading and movie guide
Even though you may be on vacation, want to keep your mind from taking one? Here are some of our favorite books and movies to grow your faith, inspire your family, and expand your worldview this summer.
From the Field
Five ways we help children experience the love of God
Jesus calls his followers to become like children in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. But what does it look like to welcome children as Jesus commanded? How do we support children’s faith and not become stumbling blocks in our homes, churches, communities, and around the world? World Vision helps children experience God’s love in five ways.
Special Features
Love breaks through in Lebanon
FEB. 22, 2019, LEBANON — Many Lebanese churches are providing critical social care and a powerful witness to the inclusive and transforming love of Jesus Christ to Syrian refugees.
Voices
When you yield to the Spirit, expect miracles
World Vision U.S. President Edgar Sandoval Sr. reflects on how we can expect nothing short of miracles when we yield to the Miracle Worker.
Voices
Q&A: Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Kelly Clark
U.S. snowboarder Kelly Clark, who won three Olympic and 14 X Games medals, announced her retirement from professional competition. In an interview with World Vision, she talks about retirement, purpose, and her visit to see World Vision’s work and meet her sponsored child in Zambia.
From the Field
Photos of worship and praise around the world
This Easter we bring you 10 beautiful photos of Christians from different countries around the world celebrating and worshipping Christ.
Change Makers
Your role as an advocate
The Bible calls Christians to advocate for those who need help, and that can seem daunting, but we each have a role to play because advocacy is a partnership.
Change Makers
What does the Bible say about advocacy?
What does the Bible say about advocacy? As Christians, God calls us to speak up and advocate for people in need. Here is a sampling of verses about advocacy.