“A” is from Iran. His wife and two teenage kids are still in Iran, waiting for money from “A” so that they can leave the country. Because of a health problem that developed while sleeping on the streets, however, “A” has not been able to work for several months. About four months ago, in the… [Read more…]
May 4, 2009
Last week at Tea House, a man from Algeria asked if we could talk. “Yes, of course,” I answered. “I want to become a Christian,” he said bluntly. This isn’t an uncommon thing to hear from Afghans and Iranians, but I can only think of one other time an Arab has been so bold. This… [Read more…]
April 13, 2009
Here is news from our teammates Kent & Myrna (I’ve edited it just a bit). Would you join us in praying for this woman (“N”) and others like her? In my last update I wrote that I was hosting a group of refugee women in my home the next day. A Iranian woman (“F”) who… [Read more…]
March 2, 2009
We celebrated three baptisms on Saturday. For me, there’s nothing sweeter. “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.” Romans 6:4 (ESV) The first baptism was of a… [Read more…]
February 9, 2009
In our ministry, we never know who we’ll meet or how God has been working in their lives. G’s testimony illustrates this point. G began coming to the Athens Refugee Center (ARC) last fall. He mostly kept to himself, but as the crowds continued to grow, G asked if there was anything he could do… [Read more…]
January 28, 2009
Every Thursday we offer showers to about sixty men. Two by two, we slowly work our way through the long list of those waiting. Most of these men sleep in the park or are squatting in a building without water, and rely on this weekly shower to feel human (not a hyperbole). While there is… [Read more…]
December 15, 2008
“J” came to Greece two years ago for one simple reason: to find work. He has found, however, more than he ever knew he needed. Last month, J put his trust in Jesus alone as his savior, and now follows Jesus alone as his lord. J comes from Iran, and was raised in religious home.… [Read more…]
September 29, 2008
“Tim” - When Tim left Afghanistan, he knew nothing of Christianity. This remained true when Tim arrived in Greece (2007). Tim began coming to Helping Hands for the food, but soon found himself drawn to the love he saw in the lives of believers. Tim saw Christians serving others without concern for their own profit.… [Read more…]
September 22, 2008
Here is the second of five testimonies from our baptisms last month. Again, the names have been changed, but the work of God is very real. Thanks for your continued prayers for the ministry here. “Billy” - An Iranian, Billy first heard the gospel in Turkey on his way to Greece. It was 1999; he… [Read more…]
September 15, 2008
As you know, we celebrated five baptisms last month. Since then, I’ve been working to get their testimonies in writing. In the next few weeks, I will begin posting some of their stories. For privacy/security reasons, I’ve changed the names and a few other details. Praise God for His work in the lives of these… [Read more…]
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