Community is more important now than ever! In addition to being the hands and feet of Christ to the community, it is also important to come together as a church in ways that are still possible. Engage with the livestream chat during the service on both YouTube and Facebook. The chat should remain up for…
DetailsAs a church, our two highest callings are to love God and neighbor. Under normal circumstances, the church gathers regularly. It’s part of who we are as the church. However, with COVID-19 infections on the rise in Hanoi, the government has asked that we not hold large group Sunday Worship Service until after Easter. For…
DetailsKeep Hanoi Clean: Long Bien Project There is a lot to love about Hanoi. The culture, the food, the people. There is a lot which we are able to look at and take joy in, but for all the beauty it holds, Hanoi has an ugly side to it too. For two years James Kendall…
DetailsThis past week a number of HIFers and many local drug rehab centers engaged in a Celebrate Recovery workshop. It was well attended by both locals and expats and it was exciting to see both local and international churches and communities engage with this well known 12-step recovery program. Jonathan Sherman, the Asia Director for…
DetailsDrug rehabilitation training of Hanoi. Many of the pastors who are serving in the community today are former addicts whose faith played a crucial part in freeing them from their addiction. Now saved themselves, they have gone on to open their own rehabilitation centers, providing help and care for addicts in the city. This Spring,…
DetailsHIF members, you made 2017 great! YWAM Mercy Vietnam staff, and the children of our Children’s Homes, wish you a happy and prosperous 2018. YWAM Mercy celebrated Christmas, at the Phu Chau Children’s Home on December 17. ‘Joyful, Sharing & Love’ were the themes. 168 people attended including children, staff, district and commune leaders, sponsors,…
DetailsThe Love Hanoi Festival with Franklin Graham presented us with a very special challenge; one which we had never experienced before: How were we going to demonstrate the love of God to the city? Our answer: Love in Action! Love in Action is a unique committee which recognizes the powerful witness that many of the…
DetailsOn Wednesday, during the Celebrate Recovery training, the key leaders of the Christian drug rehabs joined a one-day roundtable discussion with government officials in HIF’s classroom. Organized by SAMHSA, the goal was to seek support from relevant government offices for the faith-based rehab centers in order to provide much needed services to the beneficiaries. SAMHSA…
DetailsCuong is a 22 year old young man from An Phuc district in Hanoi. Cuong was born without sight, without hearing and has never talked. Cuong’s contact with others is through touch only. As his parents work during the day Cuong spends most days alone. Recently, Mr Tam (formerly from the City Police) contacted Pastor…
DetailsLove Hanoi Conference – Saturday 24/11 13:30-16:00 Situated between two rivers, with over 30,000 trees lining the streets, and more than 30 lakes dotting the city, Hanoi has a natural beauty rarely found in developing Asian cities. Yet, the rapid urbanization over recent decades presents a great burden on the environment. The small particle count…
DetailsLove in Action new logo, website & FB page The Love in Action Committee of the Love Hanoi Festival is continuing its efforts post festival event. In June 2017 the committee had purposely set goals for one year, determined not to stop love the city even though the festival organization would end. The committee has…
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