Friday, May 30, 2014

APRIL/MAY GWOM: ΕΛΕΥΘΕΡΙΑ - FREEDOM





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.

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