The Story Continues

In late November I started to search the internet for organizations involved in the relief work in Lesbos.  Hardly any organization you would recognize was in operation there at that time.  A restaurant owner in Lesbos had created an organization of local businesses and people.  Another organization based in the Scandinavian countries looked interesting.  But then finally I found Operation Mobilization.  I was intrigued by their work and it’s alignment to my faith.  Here is a key video from that organization.

https://vimeo.com/144359543 

In early December I couldn’t shake the call from God to go.  I started to mention this to some of my family members and close brothers and sisters in Christ.  I had not stated I would go, but that I was thinking about it.  One morning I was having breakfast with one of my Christian brothers.  Again I was sharing what was in my heart.  He said “So are you going to go”.  I told him “I guess I am”.  I knew at that point the decision had been made.

The process of applying, getting references, updating my passport and so forth took a lot longer than I thought, but finally last week the process for approval was completed for February 29 – March 14 (plus a couple of days travel).

More than anything, I hope you understand that this is about people.  People that have been displaced by war.  Almost daily there are stories from Lesbos.    Here is another story of families separated.

Chaotic Lesbos far from a refuge for many women and children

If you have read this far, I have a couple of favors to ask of you.

Please watch the link through to the end.

 Washington Post - Lesbos

Next please pray for my plans coming together for my trip and pray while I am over there.  Please pray for folks I will meet.

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