Well, it’s late September and starting to feel like Fall (I realize that it has felt like Autumn in some places for several weeks… but here in Athens, Fall is just beginning to show up). It seems like a great time to review some of the happenings of the summer months. Whether you’re new to… [Read more…]
September 19, 2011
Where is your treasure? What do you value above all else? Your success, your reputation, your retirement account? How would you know? By looking at how you spend your time? Your money? Your influence? If your treasure is anything other than Jesus, you’re wasting your time, your money, your influence… your life! So, please, if… [Read more…]
September 16, 2011
Happy Friday! Today’s theme is an afternoon at the park. On Wednesday our team invited about 5 or 6 refugee families to join us for an afternoon of play and relationship building. Everyone had a good time. One boy even said that it was his best day in Athens ever! Here are a few photos… [Read more…]
September 12, 2011
As we all already know, yesterday was the ten year anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. There have been countless articles, books, radio programs, and TV shows on how 9/11 has changed our world. It’s impact has been profound in every way. This includes the world of missions. Marking the anniversary of 9/11, Christianity… [Read more…]
September 5, 2011
We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with Him in a death like His, we shall certainly be united with Him… [Read more…]
August 12, 2011
Happy Friday! While we’re at a ministry conference (getting both sharpened and refreshed), I thought that I’d share some ministry pictures from last week. Thanks for your continued prayers as we seek to share and show the love of God in Christ with our refugee friends. Enjoy!
August 4, 2011
Hi Friends - We hope that you’re summer is going well! Our latest newsletter is here (or see below for a text-only version). Thanks for your prayers and partnership! Also, check out some new music – http://songsfortheoppressed.org/ – for a great cause. Use partner code US1332, and $5 of the proceeds go our ministry here… [Read more…]
July 28, 2011
I read this prayer/poem from Watchman Nee this week: Let me love and not be respected; Let me serve and not be rewarded; Let me labor and not be remembered; Let me suffer and not be regarded. ‘Tis the pouring, not the drinking; ‘Tis the breaking, not the keeping. A life suff’ring to seek others… [Read more…]
July 18, 2011
Wow – I can hardly believe that it is already late July! Where did the summer go? I guess that’s what happens when you head back to the States for four weeks in mid-June. Anyhow, I thought that it would be appropriate to catch you up on the happenings of the summer thus far (even… [Read more…]
May 26, 2011
Did you attend camp growing up? In my own life, God has used it to strengthen, encourage, challenge, convict, and so much more! This summer Helping Hands (our ministry here) is partnering with a number of other local groups to offer several camp experiences for refugees (men’s camp, family camp, and kids camps). In the… [Read more…]
May 4, 2011
I originally posted this back in January of 2010. In just over a year, God is fulfilling this vision. I love it! We are seeing several local Greek churches offering regular feedings and/or outreaches for refugees and immigrants in the Athens area! Praise God and continue to pray that the impact of the gospel will… [Read more…]
April 18, 2011
Hi Praying Friends - We hope that you’re well and enjoying Spring! As you prepare to celebrate Easter this weekend, would you keep our ministry in your prayers? Your prayers means so much to us. Here are five ways to partner with us in prayer this week. 1 – Easter Outreaches: We’re in the midst… [Read more…]
March 16, 2011
Refugees continue to call on the name of Jesus; God continues to transform lives! Here’s a recent update from our teammates Scott & Vicki: In recent communication we asked you to pray for 24-year-old “H”, an Afghan born and raised by Afghan refugees in Iran. He is still living with us. In the first few… [Read more…]
February 11, 2011
Happy Friday! We’ve had a good week here: fewer transportation woes, a special grocery pack give-away, and a fun kids’ movie on Wednesday afternoon! Although we provide almost 400 really nice sit-down lunches (our very own Master Chef Themis – along with a host of volunteers – prepares some really great meals) every two weeks,… [Read more…]
January 17, 2011
I love to read. Here are a few of my favorite books that I’ve read this fall/winter. Enjoy and happy reading! Surprised by Grace: God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels (Tullian Tchividjian; Crossway 2010). Pastor Tullian moves artfully through the book of Jonah, pointing out gospel landmarks and Jesus-sightings along the way. Surprised by Grace is… [Read more…]
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September 26, 2011
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