History
In the spring of 2005, the Lansing State Journal printed an article that chronicled the life of a resettled family from Liberia. The family resettled in 2004, the article highlighted their plight to the U.S. and the areas of need for this family. We did not realize initially, it was a God appointment.
This family was the beginning of a mission that would lead to something far greater than we realized and would grow exponentially, Within, three days of our initial conversation, there was a large collection of donated clothing, household items, appliances, gift cards, etc. The mother shared there were additional families in need of assistance giving birth to “The Least of These Ministry."
The first resettled newcomers we served were Liberians, followed by the Burundians, and Congolese, Vietnamese, etc. As newcomers arrived, our existing families would connect with us and introduce us, during our visits we conducted assessments, followed by contacting our resources and delivering as many needs as possible to each family. We have assisted those from Sudan, Rwanda, Vietnam, Burma, and Nepal. We have made inroads as it relates to understanding diverse cultures, mentoring, building personal and community relationships, partnering with the Lansing School District, Refugee Development Center, Michigan State University - African Studies organizations, former Mayor Virg Bernero, and Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson (Human Relations – City of Lansing), among others.
As an outgrowth of “The Least of These” the Lord has moved the ministry to a higher level which now has transitioned to Woven Vessels International Ministry. As we continue to serve this population and realize there is a gap in services, lack of funding to local agencies has limited services with the constant influx of newcomers to the Lansing area. Our mission is to bridge the gap, partner with agencies, assist with acculturation, life skills, self sufficiency and meet additional needs.
~ Pastors Charles and Jacqueline Humphrey, CDK
Ambassadors to the Nations
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In the spring of 2005, the Lansing State Journal printed an article that chronicled the life of a resettled family from Liberia. The family resettled in 2004, the article highlighted their plight to the U.S. and the areas of need for this family. We did not realize initially, it was a God appointment.
This family was the beginning of a mission that would lead to something far greater than we realized and would grow exponentially, Within, three days of our initial conversation, there was a large collection of donated clothing, household items, appliances, gift cards, etc. The mother shared there were additional families in need of assistance giving birth to “The Least of These Ministry."
The first resettled newcomers we served were Liberians, followed by the Burundians, and Congolese, Vietnamese, etc. As newcomers arrived, our existing families would connect with us and introduce us, during our visits we conducted assessments, followed by contacting our resources and delivering as many needs as possible to each family. We have assisted those from Sudan, Rwanda, Vietnam, Burma, and Nepal. We have made inroads as it relates to understanding diverse cultures, mentoring, building personal and community relationships, partnering with the Lansing School District, Refugee Development Center, Michigan State University - African Studies organizations, former Mayor Virg Bernero, and Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson (Human Relations – City of Lansing), among others.
As an outgrowth of “The Least of These” the Lord has moved the ministry to a higher level which now has transitioned to Woven Vessels International Ministry. As we continue to serve this population and realize there is a gap in services, lack of funding to local agencies has limited services with the constant influx of newcomers to the Lansing area. Our mission is to bridge the gap, partner with agencies, assist with acculturation, life skills, self sufficiency and meet additional needs.
~ Pastors Charles and Jacqueline Humphrey, CDK
Ambassadors to the Nations
Photos/images may be copyrighted . WVI does not have ownership to these images.