Discovering Ways to Help
As I was in the US for my mother’s memorial, calls and emails started coming my way to assist on a team within GEM to discover where to assist and help if war broke out. Once I returned to Germany, war did break out and the refugees started pouring into Poland, Czech, Moldova, Romania, and Hungary — and then across Europe. Ukrainians were well received, given transportation for free, and immediate three-year visas in the EU.
A large portion of time went to discovering where best to partner, and with whom to partner in Poland. Lots of calls, getting some people in place for a three phase plan, humanitarian, discipling, and then long-term new churches. While my role was largely in coordination and discovery, it was essential as we oriented to how best to assist a large coalition of people trying to bring relief and hope to a displaced people. Thanks for praying!