We are so thankful for the ability to now be able to stream practical, biblical messages from Pastor Bill and our teaching team and have anointed, passionate worship each week both in-person and online. We also launched a new website this year! It has made our ministry as a church even more effective by creating a brand new space to engage with our Sunday Streams, media, ministries, news and events.

Our mobile app had a refresh as well and has become such a great way to engage with Capital Life right from your phone, tablet, or TV streaming devices. This year our YouTube channel has reached nearly 20 countries with over 52,000 videos viewed for over 5,700 total hours! Maybe you were even one of the 18,000 search links from Google that found a home at Capital Life.

We have been able to provide a safe and secure environment for our kiddos to learn about how much Jesus loves them and help them grow in their walk with God. We have doubled our family ministry leaders since March to help welcome the 25 new families that have come to visit since we started back live services.

We had student ministry during the second service and offered many fun social events and groups throughout the year to build relationships. We took students to summer camp, where many encountered God in a new way and developed a deeper hunger for Jesus. It's been a new adventure to adapt how we do ministry to our next generation, but God was with us each step of the way!  

We increased our reach to our community in significant ways this year! We delivered over 1000 pounds of food and clothing to those in need through our monthly outreaches to the homeless in DC and our partnership with Arlington Food Assistance Center and Martha’s Table in DC. We made over 1500 sandwiches for our homeless brothers and sisters- we were able to give many in person and pray together.

There is a personal story that sheds light on how we collaborated with a local crisis pregnancy center this past Summer to throw a baby shower for a beautiful young woman named Mercy. She shared how God confirmed through your generosity that He is going to take care of her and her son Elijah. She has visited Capital Life several times and is desiring to raise Elijah to know and walk with God.

This Fall, we were given a unique divine appointment to help 3 precious refugee families from Afghanistan. Our outreach ministry partnered with Above All Else to provide 29 refugees with clothing, shoes, and a travel bag. In addition, we were able to provide meals, kitchen supplies, groceries, toys, and medical needs. 

We studied Paul’s Letters to the Churches, a Word of Wisdom series, and the Life of David. We offered a safe space for C3 members to meet in person and grow in their faith. In addition to Bible Study, we met for many Sunday lunches after church, and did events together like Water Olympics, cookouts in the park, pizza parties, Friendsgiving, and our annual Christmas party. We also provided an online presence by streaming our large group meetings on Facebook live for individuals who couldn't come in person.

We continue to support missionaries both locally and abroad in Thailand, Niger, and Haiti! You helped bring the gospel to unreached areas, provided resources for relational discipleship, and made a lasting global impact!