Disasters are ahead--emergency preparedness efforts involve you! Special Guests: Chief Gary Hinshaw (Stanislaus County Fire Warden) and Chief Russ Richards (Retired Fire Warden).

We begin our 2008 series with an incisive look at what it really takes to see City transformation occur, featuring three leaders in city-reaching: JOHN EVANS, Chairman of the Board of Advancing Vibrant Communities and retired Chairman of Evans Companies; PASTOR ROSS BRILES, Senior Pastor of Sherwood Bible Church and community leader; and REV. MARVIN JACOBO, Director of City Life-Tapestry, Central Valley Youth for Christ.

AVC's Lighthouse Live Family Christmas Special!

Exceptional Christmas music, including New Song, Michael W. Smith, and the Big Valley Grace Choir and Orchestra, plus a special visit with Central Valley broadcasting legend Marty Lanser (of "Flying Blind Traffic"), and the Christmas Story from Luke 2!

We explore the end of Ch. 13 and beginning of 14 of Randy Alcorn's "Heaven" book! The end of injustice and suffering...the New Jerusalem...comparing our mindsets with those of the Old Testament heroes! The Return to Relevancy series with Pastor Mike Douglass, Elaine Harlan, and Jon Engell.

Missionary Todd Hunnicutt updates us on the Gospel reaching Slovenia, and the incredible timing God is arranging for an unusual opportunity to open minds and hearts to Christ!

Inspiring, street level straight up ministry! Gardol Wilson and the None Forgotten Sober Living Homes...be reminded with us of the tremendous way God is working in the lives of society's outcasts!

A behind-the-scenes look at the growing ministry of the 9th and "D" Homeless Shelter in Modesto, managed by the Salvation Army!

A visit with Stanislaus County's District Attorney, Birgit Fladager! Insights into the judicial process, and how we can still make a difference!

A visit with Stanislaus County's District Attorney, Birgit Fladager! Insights into the judicial process, and how we can still make a difference!

An inspirational look at Veterans' Day, and a special tribute to Honor The Heroes! Guests: Peter Johansen, Steve Trapp, and Capt. Walt Butler from the Ceres Honor Guard.