History of the Lighthouse International Church

August 1993 - an American couple (Chris and Claudia) and a German family (Helmut and Judith) move to Turkey. After meeting and developing a friendship, they soon realize that they shared a similar vision - to see an international church planted in Izmir, a church that would not only serve the needs of the foreign community, but of the Turkish people as well.

November 1994 - After one year of meeting, praying, and seeking counsel, these two families begin a weekly Sunday afternoon meeting in the back room of Helmut and Judith’s home.

Spring of 1996 - it becomes obvious that due to growth, the group needs to move out of the house and into a place of it’s own. The church moves into a hotel in the center of Izmir. More nationals begin to regularly attend the Sunday worship service. Suddenly the need for a bilingual service becomes apparent.
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