Missions Newsletter June 2022

Abigail, Redeemer members, and E3 team members in Greece

I had the incredible opportunity to go to Athens, Greece to join E3 Ministries on a medical mission trip thanks to Redeemer's support. I learned that Greece is a major hub for refugees because of its geographical location. Our trip’s focus was spending time with these refugees through providing medical care and participating in park ministry to then share the good news of Jesus Christ.

While providing medical care for their daily ailments, we heard many remarkable stories. I witnessed the power of testimony and the way in which Christ makes himself known to others. I was in awe of His work.

One story in particular that stood out was that of one of our Iranian translators. As a child, her mother wanted to take the family to Greece because of the danger and instability of the Iranian government. Her mother hired a smuggler to take her family to Greece; however the smuggler deceived the family, took their money and left them in Bulgaria in a refugee camp. They were devastated. A pastor, who spent time ministering to the refugees, invited them to church. Our translator explained to me that her family was so touched by the pastor’s kindness that they decided to attend. That night the mother of our translator was healed from an orthopedic injury in her arm. Her family witnessed her healing and heard the gospel and became believers. Although, that alone is a miracle in itself, I was truly touched by another detail of the story. I was amazed at God’s intricate activity in their lives. They thought all was lost being in Bulgaria, but that is exactly where God lead them for His purpose of salvation.

I saw this theme of God’s intricate activity in a lot of stories I heard. Although I do not know the plans of God, I am aware that He has a history of spreading his gospel in mysterious ways. He is the author of our stories and the author of the master plan. Is there anything better than knowing that the God of the Universe is orchestrating your intricate life through his hands? He is weaving an incredible story for His glory!