Arrival date is December 7, 2026
Streams of Light International
6433 US-11
Lumberton, MS 39455
The Streams of Light International (MI) Project is one of our many efforts based in North America. Each year, Maranatha works with organizations in the United States and Canada to provide volunteer labor for various construction or renovation projects.
The Streams of Light International (MI) Project is one of our many efforts based in North America. Each year, Maranatha works with organizations in the United States and Canada to provide volunteer labor for various construction or renovation projects.
After 64 years of service to the Gulf States Conference, Bass Memorial Academy sold the 300 acre campus to Streams of Light International, an evangelism training center and trade school.
During the COVID-19 crisis, the founder, Oleg Lotca, felt a growing burden to spread the gospel through literature evangelism. As he pressed forward in personally distributing "The Great Controversy," that burden deepened, and God made the vision clear: one book in every home. From that God-given vision and desire, Streams of Light International was born.
Today, Streams of Light International continues to pursue its mission – One Book in Every Home – through mission trips to personally distribute The Great Controversy in entire cities and communities, training schools to equip and multiply the workers, and resources designed to inspire, educate, encourage, and mobilize leaders and lay people alike to embrace our God-given mission to “lighten the earth with God’s glory as we share the Three Angels’ Messages with every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.”
On this project, Maranatha volunteers will assist with dormitory renovations. Please consider joining us!
Arrival date is December 7, 2026
Streams of Light International
6433 US-11
Lumberton, MS 39455
Depart on December 21, 2026
If you are planning on flying to the project, the closest airport is Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB). This is approximately 35 minutes from the school.
Please book flights that come in before 6 pm on the arrival date. If you need to fly in later than 6 pm or outside of the arrival and departure dates, please check with the Maranatha office to confirm that your travel plans can be accommodated.
Please send your itinerary to volunteer@maranatha.org so pick up arrangements can be made.
CAPITAL
Washington DC
POPULATION
342 million
LANGUAGE
78% English, 13% Spanish
CLIMATE
Mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida. Arid in the great plains and the southwest. Low winter temperatures in the northern states.
RELIGION
46% Protestant, 20% Catholic, Jewish 1.9%, 1.6% Mormon
CURRENCY
US Dollar
Required gear and helpful tools to have:
Hard hat – Required
Close toed shoes – Required
Safety glasses – Required
Gloves – Required
Ear protection
Masks (for dusty work or paint)
Hammer
Tape measure
Utility knife
Nail apron
Knee pads
Small battery powered hand tools with bits, etc.
Painting tools
Refillable water bottles
Instruments-guitar, etc.
(The hosting organization will also have tools and supplies for volunteers to use)