The Vietnamese family camp ran at a smaller scale this year. In the mornings, the children were led through a Vacation Bible School style bible lessons and activities, while the parents got together with Thuy, our Vietnamese counselor and program coordinator, to talk about parenting. The afternoons were filled with different outings for the families more »
Category: Vietnamese Program
From July 24-28, The Lighthouse will be offering the Vietnamese Family Summer Camp for families. For one week, families learn and spend time together with friends and loved ones. There will be lessons, games, crafts, lunch and outings.
Tree decoration? Check. Gifts and good friends? Check. Delicious holiday meal? Check. The Vietnamese Christmas Celebration shared all that and more with 11 families at The Lighthouse.
The Vietnamese Family Camp ran from July 25-29, hosted 12 families, and 18 children. The theme of the camp was “Honour your father and mother,” from Ephesians 6:1. The children spent their mornings learning about love, respect, responsibility, and cooperation based on Jesus’ example. They played games, made crafts, and sang songs. Meanwhile, the parents attended more »
The Lighthouse’s Vietnamese ministry provides a unique service for the Vietnamese community. As one of the few Vietnamese counsellors in Toronto, Thuy Tran offers a holistic, language specific and culturally sensitive approach to counselling individuals and families from a “save face” culture. A core value of Asian culture is the concept of “face.” This constant more »
From March 14th to March 17th, the Vietnamese ministry held Healthy Cooking for Kids. This program aims to teach kids the basics of food hygiene, and safety in the kitchen. They learned kitchen skills, such as cutting with knives, and making simple meals. Parents also learn how to live a healthier life style and promote more »
On December 5th, The Lighthouse hosted the annual Vietnamese Christmas celebration for our Vietnamese clients and volunteers. Here are some of the highlights. For more information about our Vietnamese programs, click here.
Vietnamese Family Summer Camp 2015 took place this year from July 27 to July 31, 2015 at The Lighthouse. It was another year that the good news of Jesus Christ reached out to many children and young adults. We are amazed at how God’s love had bonded all the campers into one big family. The more »
