It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. (Gal
5:1) This is ultimately what we are all about as Christians and as
missionaries. We want to share with others the freedom that we have found in
Jesus Christ.
Amidst a busy couple of months, one of the things that has
been special for us is in counseling those in The Hope Center (THC) ministry
and watching them be set free of wounds, guilt, shame, anger, bitterness and
seeing them embrace reconciliation and restoration in relationship with Christ
and with others.
One example of this is through the PARE (Post Abortion
Recovery Education) course that THC offers regularly. Here is one
small excerpt: before my wound was raw, it affected everything about me,
my identity, my confidence, my daily thoughts. I couldn't feel joy about
anything...and after the course: I feel peace and finally joy without
guilt. Something has lifted...this was a necessary, painful but beautiful
freeing process. I am free from shame, remorse, guilt, anger, pain, tried,
sadness and depression.
It is such a privilege to be part of God's transformational
healing and we thank you so much for your partnership that allows us to help
others. God is in the business of setting people free and we love being part of
this!
Other notables: A visit from Pastor Gary and Kara from CO,
Easter in a small Greek village, Mike's 57th bday, HM family conference, a
ministry visit to church planters in Crete, hosting fellow WBC missionary
Carolyn Adolf and Ruth, and having lunch with our son's co-worker and spouse,
Wafa and Roger in Athens.
Additionally, THC was able to host a mother and her one week
old baby for three weeks in May until we were able to move her on for further
help.
Please pray:
- for this mother and her baby who were moved out of THC May 29th. pray for God to take good care of them and that they will both get the love and the help they need.
- for our other pregnant girl, in her 2nd trimester, for a complete surrender of her heart to Jesus and that she will trust Him with all the uncertainties she is facing.
- for God to give the houseparents wisdom, love and strength in dealing with everyday life with the girls and in relation to THC neighborhood.
