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As people wait to leave Ukraine and enter Moldova, they pass through an OM tent where food, hot beverages and shelter are provided. The local church continues to cook hot meals for people in this immigration line and OM workers serve in the tent 24/7. Pho
“I’ve never been so proud to be a Moldovan as I am today. People from all over the country are jumping to help the refugees from Ukraine,” Eugen, the OM country leader in Moldova, shared after witnessing the poorest country in Europe rise to the task of caring for those fleeing Ukraine.
Rosie Hooton manages a bookshop in Athens, Greece, providing employment and practical discipleship.
Rosie Hooton (UK) serves in Athens, Greece. She works with women seeking alternative employment so they can escape prostitution. Rosie shares from her life experience what she's learnt about the wonderful ways God works. Even when it's not obvious at the time, He is in control and His plans are always best.
A business training takes place in West Africa. The training is based on biblical values – though the participants are often not Jesus followers. Photo by Rebecca Rempel.
Seeing people put into practice what they’ve learnt to start their own businesses and then “at the end of the day, they’re actually able to be self-sustainable and provide for their families” is one of Jacob’s favourite aspects of the training.
Walking around a prayer wheel is a common Tibetan religious activity. The Tibetan female monks pictured here are making their rounds around a series of golden prayer wheels as part of their daily routine. Photo by Ellyn Schellenberg.
“I think we, as Jesus followers, need to go to the least reached and share the gospel because it needs to be obvious that there is a possibility that life could be different,” said Silke.
An aerial view of the region the Palawan farm is in. Photo by Alex Coleman.
“We should not get ahead of what God is doing...But actually, God is already doing something there. We will just join him in what He is doing,” shares Jonah as she reflects on how the Lord has directed her path.