Community Festival Strengthens Connections

and Shares Hope in Phoenix

On May 17, the Community of Hope Center welcomed families and neighbors for a Community Festival designed to build relationships, introduce attendees to available resources and services, and strengthen connections among the community. Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event brought together churches, ministries, and organizations in a spirit of service and collaboration.

The festival was made possible through the support of the Community of Hope advisory team and volunteers from several Arizona Conference churches, including Scottsdale Thunderbird, Glendale, Phoenix Central, Phoenix Camelback, Grace in the Desert, Central Valley Spanish, Community of Hope, and Deer Valley Hispana.

More than a dozen booths offered resources and activities for all ages. Community partners and ministries provided information on family services, health resources, education, and outreach programs, while volunteers created a welcoming atmosphere with games, face painting, and refreshments. Representatives from Thunderbird Adventist Academy, Camp Yavapines, DINE Adventist Radio, and Good News TV were among those participating.

Attendees also enjoyed a musical program featuring a praise group led by Valeria Estrada, a presentation by Grupo Cielo, and special music shared by Native participants in their own language. Approximately 35 to 40 community members attended the event, and guests’ responses were positive and encouraging.

The Community Festival reflected the Arizona Conference churches’ commitment to serving their communities and sharing Christ’s love in practical ways. Leaders expressed gratitude for the many volunteers and churches that worked together to make the event possible, and they remain confident that God will continue to guide the ministry of the Community of Hope Center and its outreach to the surrounding community.

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By Alexis Camacho

Festival comunitario refuerza conexiones y comparte esperanza en Phoenix

El 17 de mayo, el Community of Hope Center dio la bienvenida a familias y vecinos para un festival comunitario diseñado para fortalecer relaciones, presentar a los asistentes los recursos y servicios disponibles y fortalecer las conexiones en la comunidad. Celebrado de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m., el evento reunió a iglesias, ministerios y organizaciones en un espíritu de servicio y colaboración.

El festival fue posible gracias al apoyo del equipo asesor de Community of Hope y voluntarios de varias iglesias de la Arizona Conference, incluyendo Scottsdale Thunderbird, Glendale, Phoenix Central, Phoenix Camelback, Grace in the Desert, Central Valley Spanish, Community of Hope y Deer Valley Hispana.

Más de una docena de stands ofrecían recursos y actividades para todas las edades. Los socios comunitarios y los ministerios proporcionaron información sobre servicios familiares, recursos de salud, educación y programas de divulgación, mientras que los voluntarios crearon un ambiente acogedor con juegos, pintura facial y refrescos. Representantes de la Thunderbird Adventist Academy, Camp Yavapines, DINE Adventist Radio y Good News TV estuvieron entre los participantes.

Los asistentes también disfrutaron de un programa musical con un grupo de alabanza dirigido por Valeria Estrada, una presentación de Grupo Cielo y música especial por participantes nativos en su propio idioma. Aproximadamente de 35 a 40 miembros de la comunidad asistieron al evento, y las reacción de los invitados fue positiva y alentadora.

El festival comunitario reflejó el compromiso de las iglesias de la Arizona Conference de servir a su comunidad y compartir el amor de Cristo de manera práctica. Los líderes expresaron su gratitud por los numerosos voluntarios e iglesias que trabajaron juntos para hacer posible el evento, y mantienen la confianza de que Dios seguirá guiando el ministerio del Community of Hope Center y su labor en la comunidad.

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Por Alexis Camacho

Pacific Union Conference
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