A Jesus follower in southern Africa practically experienced the love and grace of God through those around him during major crisis in his life.
Caring for people
On the Sunday before the three-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, churches across Poland lifted prayers through tears — prayers of lament, yet also of unwavering hope.
Paul Bell (HR Lead for OM UK) spent a week in Warsaw serving war refugees from Ukraine with OM Poland. This is his diary.
When Typhoon Yagi struck Southeast Asia in September 2024, it left a trail of destruction in its wake.
In the 1990s, Dolly King served in Ukraine with her husband and four children. In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, Dolly was inspired to resume her ministry abroad, this time in Poland to serve Ukrainians and others in need.
In one country in South-East Asia there has been a great deal of change over the last 16 years: economically, physically, financially and spiritually.
A few highlights from our teams in Austria give insight into what God is doing in the country.
Arwa, Arman and their young children, like many thousands of others, decided to leave their country of origin to seek a better life in Poland. Poland, the bridge between East and West, and a vibrant European nation of 38 million, offers a home for people from other Slavic countries, the Middle East, Asia and Africa who experience limited freedom or access to followers of Jesus and His message of peace and restoration. In seeking economic stability, this family discovered God loves and cares for them personally.
Arwa*, Arman* and their young family came to Poland in search of a better life by establishing a business. They met Weronika, the OM team leader, who works with refugees, and their lives changed in more ways that they could imagine.