Welcome friends! The purpose of this blog is to record my experiences with refugees in the Dallas area, so that I can look back on what God has taught me and how He worked in people's lives. I hope the stories, pictures, and articles will encourage you to pray for God's work among international refugees and inspire you to seize opportunities for joining Him in that work in your neighborhoods. I'd enjoy hearing your stories, questions, and comments too!
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Summer Is Coming!!!
HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN + VOLUNTEERS + BIBLE STORIES + READING CHALLENGES + GAMES + PRIZES + SONGS + ART PROJECTS + SWIMMING LESSONS + FIELD TRIPS + LOTS MORE FUN = THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM!!!
If you haven't guessed, summer at For the Nations Refugee Outreach is my favorite! Almost every day for 8 weeks, we get to minister to hundreds of K-8th grade refugee kids, helping them advance their English, reading and math skills while introducing them to Jesus Christ. Here's a slide show from last year to give you a taste of the fun:
As you can imagine, a summer like this takes a LOT of prayer, planning, coordination, and hard work! It's a great opportunity for building God's kingdom, and there are lots of ways that YOU can help:
1. Partner financially! I thank God for answered prayer in reaching 35% of my monthly goal. I still have a long way to go in order to serve full-time before summer ministry starts on June 12. Would you consider partnering with me at $50, $100, or some other monthy amount?
2. Volunteer! We need more volunteers! If you live in the Dallas area, why not spend a week (or whatever works for you) sharing God's love with refugee children?
3. Intern! Do you know a college student/graduate with a heart for cross-cultural ministry? We have extended the deadline for Summer Internship applications.
4. Pray! You don't have to live in Dallas to mightily impact lives through prayer.
Praises
Abigail has recovered from her car-accident injuries!
Alya* is staying strong in the Lord; continue to pray for her difficult family situation.
Rania,* an Iraqi refugee woman, has agreed to help me improve my Arabic!
Prayer
Staff to plan God-honoring, educational, enjoyable activities (while finishing up spring classes!)
Refugee children & parents to receive the Good News with joy.
Interns & volunteers ready to learn and serve the Lord
So blessed to have my dad and the other elders of Rockwall Bible Church pray for me this morning at my commissioning service! I thank the Lord for my sending church!
How will YOU get involved in refugee ministry this summer? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let's see how God will work. To God be the glory!
*Names changed for privacy reasons. To respect the privacy of individuals mentioned in this post, please do not share this information in a public setting or on social media.*
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