Saturday, April 11, 2009

Katy's trip to Jordan

Katy was blessed to have been a part of a mission trip to Jordan over the break. (Thank you Russ for helping us with the pictures for this post!)
She saw some amazing sites like Petra...

...got to ride a camel...

...and even visited the Dead Sea.

But mostly she was touched and moved by the Iraqi refugees they were there to befriend and help with English learning.



The refugees' stories of pain and suffering are completely overshadowed by their JOY in having found peace, not only in their personal surroundings (although temporary) but in their spiritual wellness having found Jesus! Katy was moved and impacted very strongly by these amazing people who, having left everything behind and some barely escaping with their lives, have such a glow and a genuine peace in having found true freedom in Christ.

The kids also cleaned up a terribly dirty play room and spent a long time cleaning off inches of dirt on these toys!
Visiting a mosque.



One of the poorer parts of Amman where Iraqi refugees have settled, the team's home for the week.
Pray for Jordan, for the refugees and for the real Hope to be found!


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