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A Different Kind of Month

Posted on Friday, March 27, 2020

Hey friends,

Hope you and your family are staying healthy, safe, and in good spirits. March has been a very long month for everyone, and we've had to adjust in so many different ways as COVID-19 impacts our communities. Things definitely slowed down for GoTEN staff and our ministries when the news of COVID-19 escalated at the beginning of this month. On March 17, we decided to stop all of our English classes since all schools in Arizona closed that same week. Since then, we've been laying low in our homes, but also keeping an eye on our refugee friends and seeing when any needs come up. Where most of the need is seen and deeply felt is emotional and spiritual need. Like a lot of the world right now, many of our refugee friends are anxious and afraid as they see news of COVID-19 constantly in the media and wonder how this will impact them and their families. Some even believe the virus is a punishment from Allah, and they fearfully fast and pray hoping Allah with spare them.

As my teammates and I hear how the virus has impacted our friends, we've had several opportunities to share stories from the Bible and our own lives of how God provides, protects and gives us peace in the midst of uncertainty. These opportunities have reminded me that this challenging time is also a unique time when our friends can powerfully see Jesus' transformation in our lives. As we experience the same emotions of anxiety, frustration, and sadness we can show our friends Jesus is with us and gives us everything we need to take one day at a time.

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