Learning Firsthand

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August 5, 2021

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Learning Firsthand
Impact Middle East Pastor

In Iraq, Haris* had heard about Christians. He had heard they are good people. Haris, his wife and his son learned that firsthand when they found refuge in our country more than three years ago after fleeing their homeland. Haris and his family are of Sabean background and did not know about Christ.

A team from our church visited Haris and his family after their arrival. The team continued to follow up with them and share God’s word with them. The family began to feel the love of God through the team members and started to attend church meetings. Haris also found work at the church through creating mosaic art.

Haris’ interest in Jesus grew. Whenever he came to the church to work, he asked questions of one of the pastors. The visitation team continued to care for him and his family. He learned more about Jesus from church services and sermons.

Then for health reasons, Haris began to use workout equipment at the church. Because he was at the church daily, I had opportunity to talk with him. I shared with him about accepting salvation and surrendering his life to Christ. He was ready and made the decision to follow Christ that day.

Haris is now a part of discipleship lessons. In a recent class I shared about baptism. He resolved in his heart to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, regardless of the embarrassment he would be exposed to by his relatives.

Recently, Haris was baptized in a small swimming pool inside the church. We rejoice and give praise to God!

*name has been changed for security reasons

Children's Resources

Five short videos and reproducible handouts
Perfect for VBS or Children's Ministries

Meet Nisaf, a winsome twelve-year-old girl in Kurdistan (northern Iraq). She lives with her family in a refugee camp, along with 8,000 other children and their families, after they fled from ISIS terrorists. Through five short videos Nisaf shows us where she lives and other special places in the camp, including the Noor Center. Established by Impact Middle East, the Noor Center creates ways for children to laugh, play, and feel safe again after all the trauma they have experienced in their lives. Reproducible handouts provide activities and additional information for each of the videos. Project options provide ways for children’s groups to help children like Nisaf.

Click here to access "Children Like These" materials and Agreement of Use form.

Click here for Missions Alive! Middle East and other downloads (missions curriculum for grades 1-6)
Password: 20MEeJiI20

Video Resources

We encourage churches to use these resources. Due to security concerns regarding these materials, please follow these guidelines:

Videos are for live broadcast only.
Videos or reproducible handouts may not be stored for public viewing on any web or social media platforms.
These materials are the property of Impact Middle East (IME). Any use beyond those stipulated above requires written permissions by IME.
IME reserves the right to revoke authorization of use any of the materials.

Click here for Agreement of Use form. After review of your form, you may receive the link to these password protected pages.

To view videos of Impact Middle East Ministry in EGYPT, click here.

To view videos of Impact Middle East Ministry in IRAQ, click here.

To view videos of Impact Middle East Ministry in ISRAEL, click here.

To view videos of Impact Middle East Ministry in JORDAN, click here.

Opportunities

Impact Middle East is looking for local churches interested in helping refugee children in Jordan and Iraq attend school where they will receive biblical and academic instruction. Connected Communities, through International Child Care Ministries (ICCM), makes a way for churches to come alongside specific schools in the Middle East.
Connected Community: dale@impactmiddleeast.org

Heavenly Treasures - an Impact Middle East partner organization - offers online access to hand-crafted products made by Iraqi refugee artisans. Heavenly Treasures can also provide a “pop-up” store for your church or organization.
Shop: shopwithamission.com
Pop-up Store: christina@heavenlytreasures.org

SEED has tote bags for your business ... journals for your church's volunteer appreciation gifts ... and many more products helping our churches be more sustainable as they work with refugees in the Middle East. Click here for products made by refugees.

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