Engage the Crisis

So much has happened since last September!  In addition to adding another child to our family our team shifted ministry focus to the migrant crisis.  We were seeing the hundreds and thousands of families with small children in our train stations lacking the very basic necessities.  It was truly heartbreaking.  As things progressed the situation has changed completely and there are no longer refugees on our doorstep in Hungary but many are still on a journey that takes them outside our borders to their German destinations.  As you know, Andrew has served along side others on several trips providing warm coats, socks and basics, as well as, praying for people and sharing the Gospel. 

My original intention was to blog along the way and share the stories of many of these beautiful people but I haven't done it justice.  In the midst of getting the big kids in school this year, teaching my preschooler, and having a new baby, it was lost in the mix.  I am now attempting to retrace some of those steps through pictures.  I invite you to come along and see the faces that will change Europe forever.  For more of what our organization is doing check out: http://antiochcc.com/engage-the-crisis/
 

God is at Work in the mess

Wherever you are in your journey with the Lord, I can't help but think you will be as encouraged by this message as I was.

Enjoy!

The Word Speaks - 1 Peter 1:3-9

^{These verses have been dear to me in this season of trial and challenge.  I consistently am reminded of them and they bring a comfort and even a joy when I let them speak to my heart.  If you are facing a season of trial I pray these verses do the same for you.
3} Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, ⁵ who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ⁶ In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, ⁷ so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ⁸ Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, ⁹ obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.