The situation in Iran and Kurdistan-Iraq remains dire, and believers in Iran are at great risk.
Kurdish believers are united, gathering for prayer and encouragement, studying the Word, and supporting Iranian refugees (using their own money) by providing essentials (such as food, medicine, medical care, and hygiene supplies) and by renting a house of refuge to safely shelter, feed, and protect them until they can return home or, if necessary, find a new home.
This proposal provides background to help explain the situation and outlines the need for a House of Refuge that we are asking you to help meet.
Below is a letter from our partners and the leaders of the Kurdish Evangelical Church.
"…Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world."
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger, and you invited me in…" Matthew 25:34-40 (NIV)
Brothers and sisters,
We are living in a very sensitive and difficult time in the Middle East. As you know, there is a major war, and major battles are ongoing in this region. There is ongoing persecution, bombing, killing, and imprisonment. People are dying and being persecuted, especially on the other side of our country—I mean, in Iran.
Three months ago, I began receiving many calls from believers in Iran who were being persecuted. They asked me for help. Some of them wanted to come to our side (Kurdistan-Iraq) because of persecution.
So God put it on our hearts to rent a house for these believers to find refuge.
By faith, we began renting a flat and setting it up.
Brothers and sisters, we need your help. I ask you to keep us in your prayers and help support our ministry to our brothers and sisters fleeing persecution in Iran.
By faith, we used our own money to make a down payment and purchase kitchen supplies and furniture for the sitting room.
We need this house for at least six months and probably longer. Much depends on who is in power when the war ends.
But on our own, we cannot continue. We need help.
Some of our needs are rent, utilities, and food.
Thank you very much, and God bless you.
Thank you once again for standing with us.
Your brothers in Christ – The Iraqi team
Christians have been persecuted by the Islamic regime in Iran since it took power in 1979. But since the people rose up against the regime, the persecution has increased. Many are being arrested, imprisoned, tortured, and executed for their faith. As Christians, many are falsely charged with “acting against national security” for owning Bibles or talking about Christ.
To escape, they cross the border into Iraq at great risk, with few possessions and little money.
We are caring for these brothers and sisters by renting a house in town in Kurdistan-Iraq near the border with Iran. This house provides refuge and safety for persecuted Christians fleeing Iran.
Your gift will save lives, help the suffering believers, bring the Gospel to many, and strengthen the Church across the Middle East. Luke 4:18-19
Your gift will help meet the immediate needs of:
- $220 will cover on month utilities and upkeep
- $660 will cover one month of rent
- $1,200 will cover one month of food for five people
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