-Even Europe is struggling economicallyGo. covid-19but due to the civil wars in Syria and Yemen and the destabilization of Iraq struggled these countries already before the pandemic To survive Financial. For some, just getting something to eat is difficult.
The project manager, who has in-depth knowledge of the region, explains and is deeply involved in the performance of The auxiliary work, Danish European Mission donors are funding.
How tofor it is important that we work to, Christians staying in the Middle East?
- Christians are people of hope. When people of hope leave a country, it will lead to a further accelerationration of hopelessness. Christians are not on Some of the the combatants' page, but can be mEaters. EFor example, sitting some of ourscollaborativepartners i mediation committeeecries in Aleppo and working on reconciliation Between the warring parties.
- HHow to reconciles A community After a war, that has brought Much mistrust? Christians are in their DNA people of hope, as they believe in,that Christ has reconciled us to God. They know the importance of reconciliation, the need to forgive, the need to begin from the front to build new trust and new relationships across ethnic boundaries. It's a role Christians have played for centuries and must continue to play today.
AttractAre there people to the church?
- Yes, when the population i Syria, Iraq and Yemen see Christians bringing hope and relief without looking at the recipient's background. When Christians just helpr people in need, without make a difference. We have seen this many times. Det attracts MuslimsWho says:"I helps us. HWhy? We treat you very differently. You do not receive help from us. Why is that?"
- Mange young people are tired of the political and Muslim leaders who do not give freedom to the individual. They feelthat Christians have something valuable. Many Islamic scholars have not swscars and not giving hope and future to the people in the face of covid-19.Human beings Seeing hopeand Among the Christians; How they help where others are afraid to step in because of. pandemicien. The distripeuerer masks and emergency aid where others stay away. They visit the poor, also in The hardest hit iAleppo.
- Vi encourages Christians to become in the Middle Eastas of are people of hope - not only for other Christians, but for the whole community. A employee In Baghdad, others helpede. HI wasn't afraid of covid-19but got infected himself. The man came on intensive and theThe egg said.that that does not was Some hope. Many Christians prayed, and in one night there was a change. PSuddenly he could stand up and breathe on his own. They saw the power of prayer, the power of hope.
- That's why it's important to help Christians in the Middle East. Jesus said: "Nor do you light a candle and put it under a bushel (...) Thus shall your light shine before men"(Matthew 5,15-16). In a crisis like covid-19lights itself small lights clearas the are dark everywhere. Therefore, we must support Christians so that the light does not go out and darkness gets the power.
- Danish European Mission donors are in Iraq, Syria and Yemen encouraging Christians who want to stay. In fact Wishes Not all Christians that leave their home countries, but they believe, They have a calling to contribute to society and Contribute to the future of their country. They say: "We are the Christians of the Middle East, and the Christian faith is from the Middle East. Why should we leave Christianitys crib, ours Roots? Our Lord Jesus is from the Middle East."
- DDonors to the Mission of Europe encourager the Middle East Christians, Stand with them, Show support and solidarity. Anyone who feels alone will be discouraged, even the bravest, but we will encourage the weak and the brave. We will say that you are not alone and Jesus is with you. We will give you signs that you can make a difference, we will give you oil so that your lamp can continue to shine in the darkness.
- Mange ethnic Christians Leaving the Middle Eastbut the Lord takes care of his Church in the Middle East and traveling new Christians with a Muslim background, the is attracted to the kristhmus, Who stays. The number of Muslims, who come to Christ, is on the rise at this particular time. This is also why it is important, Christians to stay so they can train the new believers," concludes the project manager.
Thank you very much to all, that support oursheroes, ourspersecuted but bold Christian brothers and sisters in MMiddle East.
