Quotes from Summer Volunteers

Statement that you heard a refugee say to you:

  • They cried because we prayed for them in name of Jesus.
  • Thanks for making us feel human again.
  • In reference to the Bible: this is my greatest treasure now.
  • The Bible gives freedom.

How has your view of refugees changed?

  • We are more connected to them than I thought.
  • The refugee crisis is not just negative as most media portrays but it is God’s kindness and grace to them to hear gospel in a new country.
  • Their journey is not necessarily the worst part of their story. What were they running from?

How has your view of God changed?

  • In midst of difficulty, He is there.
  • He is calling us to engage the crisis of the ages but we are ignoring it.
  • I have more confidence in prayer. He answers in specific ways and abundantly.
  • We are called to be an ambassador for refugees back in USA not just be an American ambassador to refugees here.

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