Everyone,
Oh happy day! On Tuesday morning Dr. Joseph (our Pakistani friend) received the news that he had been granted political asylum in Greece after two years of waiting. This means he can now begin the process of bringing his family to Greece to join him. Thank you all for praying and upholding him during this wait which at times has been almost overwhelming - yet through it all he has maintained his faith in God. Please continue to pray that he will soon be reunited with his wife and children.
At our Tuesday family meal and Farsi Gospel outreach Nader had a chance to talk with an Afghan man and his wife after the message. The man told him that they had first heard the news of Jesus in Turkey but hadn't been ready to make a decision to follow Him at that time. He said after being here for some time and hearing more teaching he and his wife had both made the decision that they wanted to accept Jesus. He asked how they could get into the classes and be baptized. Nader asked the wife if this was also her desire and not just something her husband decided. She said yes. Often when people make a decision for the Lord they are afraid at first for the other refugees to know for fear they will be ostracized or even abused. Nader asked this man whether they were comfortable with other people knowing. The man's answer was "Do you want me to shout it right now?" Praise the Lord for their faith! Please pray for them as they enter the classes and prepare for baptism. We have two other men who are in the classes at this time so we will likely be having a baptism in the next few weeks.
Yesterday we had our prayer day so spent 3 hours in sharing, praying and meditating on Gods word and on a poem by Watchmen Nee. It talks about not wanting recognition or reward but that Jesus is our reward. It is at the bottom of this post if you would like to read it.
After prayer day we had a clothing give away. The tables in the room were filled with clothes as well as some toys and household items. Many refugees came and found needed clothing as well as some fun items. One of the women found a VERY large pair of pants which she and another friend modeled for us. As usual Kent found a baby to play with and his giggles (the baby's not Kent's) could be heard throughout the room. (photo)
As August is approaching our team is looking at ways we can reach out during Ramadan which is for 30 days starting August 1st. This is a time when Muslims feel that the gates of hell are barred and the windows of heaven are open. Many will fast from sun up until sun down everyday as they pray and seek God. Would you commit to joining us in prayer that God WOULD speak to them at this time and for those that are truly seeking they would find the truth. Our team is joining together on Saturday mornings for an hour of prayer from 9-10am during the month of August. Some of us have also committed to 30 minutes of prayer every evening as well. There is a website with material you can use to help you pray. It gives a prayer update every day for the Muslim world during Ramadan. The site is www.arabworldmedia.org. Click on the "The Fast of Ramadan" link to see it.
Thank you so much for joining us in what God is doing in Athens.
Serving Him Together,
Kent and Myrna Morley
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Athens Greece
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By: Watchman Nee
Let me love and not be respected; Let me serve and not be rewarded;
Let me labor and not be remembered; Let me suffer and not be regarded.
‘Tis the pouring, not the drinking; ‘Tis the breaking, not the keeping.
A life suff’ring to seek others blessing. A life loving and true comfort giving.
Not accepting pity and concern. Not accepting, solace and applause;
Even lonely, even forgotten, Even wordless, even forsaken.
Tears and blood, my price for the righteous crown shall be; Losing all, my cost for a faithful pilgrim’s life.
‘Twas the life, O Lord, that You chose to live. In those days when on earth You walked,
Gladly suff’ring all injuries and loss, so that all might draw near and repose.
I cannot see how much farther I shall go; Still I press on knowing there is no return.
Let me follow Your pattern so perfect and true, Bearing ingratitude without complaint.
In this time of trial, O my Lord, I pray that you’d wipe all my hidden tears away;
Let me learn, O Lord, You are my reward, Let me be others’ blessing all my days.
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