Happy Friday! September is here and Fall is right behind it (or even already here, depending on where you live). Today’s edition of Friday’s Photos is a a look at the faces around our ministry center. Each face is a story, a life, a dream unrealized. Would you take a moment and pray over the… [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 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…]
August 1, 2011
Ramadan begins today. This is a holy month for Muslims around the world, a time marked by fasting and prayer. Many of our Muslim friends here in Athens will honor this holy month by not eating, drinking, or smoking during daylight hours. More importantly, it is seen as a time to seek God – seeking… [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…]
June 21, 2011
Kent N. Jorna – (December 20, 1945 – June 20, 2011) Kent N. Jorna, age 65, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. Beloved husband of Myrna K. Jorna nee DeHaan. Loving father of Heather (Ed) George, Tracey (Bill) Haak and Kristin (Brett) Sanner. Dearest grandfather of Billy & Mikayla Haak and… [Read more…]
June 12, 2011
Hi Praying Friends - Thanks for your love, encouragement, and prayers. Thanks especially for your prayers for Kristin’s dad, Kent. Kent’s lung collapsed “almost completely” on Friday. The doctors described this as a “catastrophic event” – which is in addition to a number of other complications. Kent is no longer alert or responsive. We pray… [Read more…]
June 10, 2011
Happy Friday! I’ve been a bit behind on the blog over the past few weeks… but only because we’ve been busy, in a good way. We appreciate your prayers! 1 – Celebrate with us: (i) One family of Afghan believers just got asylum here in Greece (this kind of victory doesn’t happen often)! (ii) A… [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 18, 2011
Please keep praying for our family, our team, and the ministry. 1 – God redeems the broken; He rescues the lost; He saves sinners. Celebrate with us: two Afghan brothers were baptized yesterday! Praise God for His work in the lives of these brothers (check out their testimonies here and here). However, for anyone from… [Read more…]
May 14, 2011
I wanted to pass along a quick note and ask for your continued prayers. First, please continue to pray for Kristin’s father (Kent), who is recovering from a stroke. It’s a long, hard road to recovery. Kent is very uncomfortable and very frustrated. Please pray for Kent and the family. Kristin was able to return… [Read more…]
May 6, 2011
Happy Friday! Okay, I know, Easter was like sooo two weeks ago. The lack of Friday Photos last week, however, means that we get to revisit Easter this Friday. We had a great Easter weekend, which included dying eggs, three separate Easter egg hunts, and a lamb on a spit! Good times! Would you also… [Read more…]
May 2, 2011
I didn’t blog last week. It wasn’t intentional; I just didn’t make the time. But Monday means a fresh start (gotta love Mondays)! So, I’d like to start out this week asking you to join us in prayer. 1 – Please pray for Kristin’s parents. Kristin’s dad (Kent) is in the ICU at St. Margaret… [Read more…]
April 22, 2011
ΚΑΛΟ ΠΑΣΧΑ // Happy Easter! On this Good Friday, I thought that I would share some photos from our recent Easter outreaches. In all, we’ll have hosted 3 family outreaches, 1 outreach for men, and 1 kids-only event. Over 500 refugees will have had an opportunity to hear and respond to the Easter story. We… [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…]
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September 9, 2011
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