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August 2026 VCC Missions Update
| The Mission Field In Our Backyard Discovering Missions Opportunities Close To Home A team of ten members from Regina Victory Church recently returned from a week-long missions’ trip to Streets Alive Mission in Lethbridge, Alberta, where they experienced firsthand the joy of serving people in need right here in Canada. Led by Dr. Nosa Gbinigie, one of the church's missions’ coordinators, the team partnered with the Streets Alive in a variety of practical and spiritual outreach opportunities, reaching those facing homelessness, poverty, and addiction. Throughout the week, team members joined daily outreach crews to connect with people living on the streets. They also spent time fellowshipping with individuals participating in Streets Alive's faith-based addiction recovery program, supporting them on their journey toward restoration. Other members volunteered at the ministry's repurposed donations centre and the "People in Need" clothing bank, helping sort donated items and provide clothing to those in need. The team also assisted with several hands-on projects, including painting and preparing a newly acquired ministry building for future use. In addition, three team members had the privilege of sharing testimonies of God's faithfulness at local churches, while others participated in the ministry's weekly "Food Friday" outreach, serving meals and caring for people from the surrounding community. Every opportunity reflected Christ's love through both practical service and personal ministry. Dr. Nosa described the trip as a deeply impactful experience and encouraged others to consider serving on a short-term missions team within Canada. Pastor Julie Kissick from Streets Alive Mission echoed that invitation, noting the many ways volunteers can make a difference—from outreach and clothing distribution to building projects and community ministry. She encouraged believers to step out in faith, experience God's heart for "the poorest of the poor," and discover how even a few days of service can have an eternal impact. For more information about opportunities, contact our office by calling (403) 286-8337 or by emailing missions@victorychurchescanada.org Visit Streets Alive website here: streetsalive.ca |
Asia 2026 Mission Team
Hello Victory Family!
We are excited to introduce you to the Asia 2026 Mission Team. April, Miguel and Jane will be travelling in November to Vietnam and the Philippines.
In Vietnam, they will be working with Pastor Chris and Mary Rose Lopez at the Royal Oakes Victory International Academy, as well as with a local Church and a local orphanage. In the Philippines, they will be working with Pastor’s Rocky and Lory Pomarin and Pastor’s Boaz and Rachelle Crescini and their churches communities as well as in prison ministry. In preparation for this trip, they will be holding three separate fundraisers. All of the funds raised at these fundraisers will be used for the Ministry work while in these countries and for blessing the Pastors and their families.
Please keep an eye on the “Help and Hope” page on Facebook for details on the fundraisers! Thank you in advance for supporting these three missionaries on this amazing trip.
We are excited to introduce you to the Asia 2026 Mission Team. April, Miguel and Jane will be travelling in November to Vietnam and the Philippines.
In Vietnam, they will be working with Pastor Chris and Mary Rose Lopez at the Royal Oakes Victory International Academy, as well as with a local Church and a local orphanage. In the Philippines, they will be working with Pastor’s Rocky and Lory Pomarin and Pastor’s Boaz and Rachelle Crescini and their churches communities as well as in prison ministry. In preparation for this trip, they will be holding three separate fundraisers. All of the funds raised at these fundraisers will be used for the Ministry work while in these countries and for blessing the Pastors and their families.
Please keep an eye on the “Help and Hope” page on Facebook for details on the fundraisers! Thank you in advance for supporting these three missionaries on this amazing trip.
Care (Zacharias) Phonpiyarat - Our Local Full Time Missionary
A LETTER FROM CARE:
Dear family and friends,
Brace yourself. It’s a long read.😄
But honestly, after everything God has done over the last two months, I couldn’t make this short. There are too many stories, too many lessons, and too much to testify about. So grab your coffee and come with us. 🥰
It’s not time to be silent. And I don’t mean it’s time to be louder. I mean it’s time to respond. To tell the stories. To testify. To take action.
My husband and I just returned from a weekend away, just the two of us, to sit, pray, reflect, and listen to God about everything He has done over the last two months. And honestly, it has been FULL and deeply fulfilling.
7 Weeks in Asia. Five incredible young people. India, Malaysia, and ministry all across Thailand. So many early mornings, late nights, conversations, lessons, testimonies, acts of service, and moments where we watched God move in people’s lives. But as we reflected, God highlighted something I’ve been thinking about deeply: What actually makes 7 Weeks in Asia successful?
It’s not the platform. It’s not how impressive the program looks. And it’s not how difficult we can make the trip. If I’m honest, I used to measure success by challenge. I wanted to make things harder. I thought a successful missions experience always had to feel difficult. But God has been changing the way I see it. Especially as we have focused more deeply on our culture this year, I’ve realized: People are our mission.
This Is What Success Looks Like👇
When we look back at these 7 weeks, the greatest testimonies aren’t simply about where we went or what we accomplished. They’re about what God did in people. One of our young men shared that God met a longing in him that he had been searching for all along, the longing to be loved. What he had been looking for in other places, he encountered in the love of Jesus. One of our girls shared something so simple, yet so profound. One morning, while she was getting dressed, she looked at herself in the mirror, and she heard God say, “You are beautiful.” She told us that it was the first time she truly believed it. Another one of our girls experienced healing in her ability to trust people again. God began renewing her perspective of community and even church. She realized that church isn’t simply a building we gather in, it is people who love, carry, serve, and walk with one another. These moments may never show up on a schedule. They may not look impressive in a report. But this is success. A young person discovering the love of God. A daughter hearing her Father speak identity over her. A heart learning to trust again. A generation discovering that church is not just a place they attend, but a people they belong to.
India and Malaysia were successful- not simply because of what we accomplished, but because of how we loved. Our team encountered God. They heard His voice. They grew in character. They learned to serve. They loved people. And people loved them. That kind of transformation cannot be measured by a checklist. Challenge alone is never the goal. Love is. Because at the end of the day, I don’t want these young people to remember how packed the schedule was. I want them to remember Jesus. I want them to remember how they heard His voice. How they learned to serve when no one was watching. How they learned to love people who were different from them. How they discovered that God can use their lives. And how they left knowing they are carrying something that the people around them need. That is success to me. And that is why it’s not time to be silent. There are so many things God has done, words He has spoken, and assignments He has placed in the hands of this generation. So we testify. We share. We act. We keep going. Because the mission didn’t end when the 7 weeks ended. The mission is only beginning.
What’s Next?
Our Victory Asia Bible School just started this week, and we are going FULL FORCE. 🔥
This year, we have students from:
3 from Pakistan
4 from Myanmar
1 from Africa
1 from Vietnam/Philippines
1 from India
1 from Thailand
Throughout the school year, we have the privilege of mentoring and discipling them in music, leadership, and life, as well as facilitating different areas throughout the school. Every Wednesday night, my husband and I also help lead a young adults connect group. Our vision is simple: To help this generation receive a revelation from God about their identity and purpose- and to empower them to live it out.
And this is where we want to say thank you to everyone who has partnered with us: Your support has helped make it possible for us to have a place to rest and call home, to meet with people one-on-one, to build genuine relationships with the next generation, and to minister to them effectively. It gives us the capacity to build people. To sit across the table with someone and listen. To disciple. To mentor. To pray. To serve. To open our home. To invest in the next generation. And ultimately, to go into all the world and make disciples. You may not always see what happens behind the scenes, but your prayers, generosity, encouragement, and partnership are a part of every story. When a young person discovers the love of Jesus, you are part of that. When someone hears God speak identity over them, you are part of that. When someone learns to trust again, discovers their purpose, or realizes that they have something to carry to the nations, you are part of that. We refuse to do this alone.
So thank you. Thank you for praying. Thank you for supporting us. Thank you for believing in what God has called us to do. And thank you for partnering with us as we continue to build people and see this generation encounter Jesus.
With love and gratitude,
Phot & Care❤️
Brace yourself. It’s a long read.😄
But honestly, after everything God has done over the last two months, I couldn’t make this short. There are too many stories, too many lessons, and too much to testify about. So grab your coffee and come with us. 🥰
It’s not time to be silent. And I don’t mean it’s time to be louder. I mean it’s time to respond. To tell the stories. To testify. To take action.
My husband and I just returned from a weekend away, just the two of us, to sit, pray, reflect, and listen to God about everything He has done over the last two months. And honestly, it has been FULL and deeply fulfilling.
7 Weeks in Asia. Five incredible young people. India, Malaysia, and ministry all across Thailand. So many early mornings, late nights, conversations, lessons, testimonies, acts of service, and moments where we watched God move in people’s lives. But as we reflected, God highlighted something I’ve been thinking about deeply: What actually makes 7 Weeks in Asia successful?
It’s not the platform. It’s not how impressive the program looks. And it’s not how difficult we can make the trip. If I’m honest, I used to measure success by challenge. I wanted to make things harder. I thought a successful missions experience always had to feel difficult. But God has been changing the way I see it. Especially as we have focused more deeply on our culture this year, I’ve realized: People are our mission.
This Is What Success Looks Like👇
When we look back at these 7 weeks, the greatest testimonies aren’t simply about where we went or what we accomplished. They’re about what God did in people. One of our young men shared that God met a longing in him that he had been searching for all along, the longing to be loved. What he had been looking for in other places, he encountered in the love of Jesus. One of our girls shared something so simple, yet so profound. One morning, while she was getting dressed, she looked at herself in the mirror, and she heard God say, “You are beautiful.” She told us that it was the first time she truly believed it. Another one of our girls experienced healing in her ability to trust people again. God began renewing her perspective of community and even church. She realized that church isn’t simply a building we gather in, it is people who love, carry, serve, and walk with one another. These moments may never show up on a schedule. They may not look impressive in a report. But this is success. A young person discovering the love of God. A daughter hearing her Father speak identity over her. A heart learning to trust again. A generation discovering that church is not just a place they attend, but a people they belong to.
India and Malaysia were successful- not simply because of what we accomplished, but because of how we loved. Our team encountered God. They heard His voice. They grew in character. They learned to serve. They loved people. And people loved them. That kind of transformation cannot be measured by a checklist. Challenge alone is never the goal. Love is. Because at the end of the day, I don’t want these young people to remember how packed the schedule was. I want them to remember Jesus. I want them to remember how they heard His voice. How they learned to serve when no one was watching. How they learned to love people who were different from them. How they discovered that God can use their lives. And how they left knowing they are carrying something that the people around them need. That is success to me. And that is why it’s not time to be silent. There are so many things God has done, words He has spoken, and assignments He has placed in the hands of this generation. So we testify. We share. We act. We keep going. Because the mission didn’t end when the 7 weeks ended. The mission is only beginning.
What’s Next?
Our Victory Asia Bible School just started this week, and we are going FULL FORCE. 🔥
This year, we have students from:
3 from Pakistan
4 from Myanmar
1 from Africa
1 from Vietnam/Philippines
1 from India
1 from Thailand
Throughout the school year, we have the privilege of mentoring and discipling them in music, leadership, and life, as well as facilitating different areas throughout the school. Every Wednesday night, my husband and I also help lead a young adults connect group. Our vision is simple: To help this generation receive a revelation from God about their identity and purpose- and to empower them to live it out.
And this is where we want to say thank you to everyone who has partnered with us: Your support has helped make it possible for us to have a place to rest and call home, to meet with people one-on-one, to build genuine relationships with the next generation, and to minister to them effectively. It gives us the capacity to build people. To sit across the table with someone and listen. To disciple. To mentor. To pray. To serve. To open our home. To invest in the next generation. And ultimately, to go into all the world and make disciples. You may not always see what happens behind the scenes, but your prayers, generosity, encouragement, and partnership are a part of every story. When a young person discovers the love of Jesus, you are part of that. When someone hears God speak identity over them, you are part of that. When someone learns to trust again, discovers their purpose, or realizes that they have something to carry to the nations, you are part of that. We refuse to do this alone.
So thank you. Thank you for praying. Thank you for supporting us. Thank you for believing in what God has called us to do. And thank you for partnering with us as we continue to build people and see this generation encounter Jesus.
With love and gratitude,
Phot & Care❤️
If you would like to donate to Care's mission needs, you can donate through the church Missions account and mark your offering "Care Zacharias".
Victory Vietnam Update
