“Please stay for coffee and cake” insisted Ben’s wife, Getta. We turned around to face the circle of their relatives and friends who we had hugged and said goodbye to just moments ago. The warm smiles and welcoming hands holding out plates, persuaded our tired bodies to sit back down and spend a little longer …
When new refugees arrive it’s never an easy task! The camp is getting crowded and due to a backlog of asylum claims people are staying longer and longer. It is not unusual to meet people who have been living in the refugee camp longer than four months. The camp has people from over 36 countries …
During our time here in Greece serving at a refugee camp, a door opened and we were given such an opportunity. We found ourselves looking after 120 unattended minors (under 18) who are at the camp alone, without any family. It’s a very sad situation… At the moment there are 5 girls and 115 boys …
Working in the refugee camp is hard, not just physically with the shifts and the heat but also emotionally. Here in Greece, we are seeing and hearing some distressing things. Stories from those arriving of families displaced and of torture. Recently, we sat talking with a man who had once lived happily with his wife …
Amy and I have been working in a refugee camp in Greece just over 2 weeks now. It has been a lot to take in to say the least! With a camp of over 2500 refugees coming from different nations and cultures, things are bound to get complicated! There are new refugees arriving everyday, not …
We will be serving Refugees in Lesvos, Greece with YWAM alongside Euro Relief this August . Many of you will already be aware of the deeply disturbing crisis situation! Although it changes daily, there are still 1000s of refugees arriving on the island, many having lost hope and even entire families as they have journeyed …
One of the most remarkable Christian women of our time, Elisabeth Elliot (born 21st December 1926) passed away to glory this morning (June 15, 2015). She has spent her life influencing people all over the world for Jesus Christ. An author, speaker and teacher, Elisabeth used her life experiences as a mother, widow, and missionary …
The world has lost a beautiful gem this morning- Elizabeth Elliott (1926-2015) Read More »
Dear friends, We want to take this opportunity to say Thank you for all your encouragement, support and prayers during our time in Budapest, Albania and Armenia. Last week we graduated our YWAM Discipleship Training School which we have been part of for the past 6 months! This week we have returned to England and …
Thank you to our family and friends: Josh and Amy Update Read More »
Ever heard the true story about where Valentine’s day comes from? I was really touched when I heard it… It is told that Valentine was a priest or bishop who helped persecuted Christians escape prisons during third century Rome. During this time the Emperor had also banned marriage for young men, deciding that they made …
We have been in Armenia for just a week and are already having such a great time meeting people and ministering here. Armenia is a small country that borders Turkey, Georgia, Russia and Azerbaijan. It was the first country to declare Christianity as an official religion and even today 93% of Armenia people claim to be part of …