Thousands of refugees have been displaced from their homelands around the world, and there are still many coming from Afganistan. Americans have as many perspectives on this issue as we have citizens, but our points of view do not change the present need or the Biblical call.
Hadi, Husniyeh, and Hasti Arab (that is their last name) fled to Iran from Afghanistan as refugees many years ago. During their time in Iran, Hadi came to faith in Christ, and led his family to the Lord as well. Both Hadi and their daughter were imprisoned for their faith. Their daughter was martyred, and Hadi was brutally beaten. Hasti was three years old when her mother was killed. As a result, Hadi and Husniyeh took their granddaughter Hasti and fled from Iran to Turkey where they applied to the UN for asylum. They finally came to the US in November, and they need our support to assimilate into our country.
Neelsville Presbyterian Church, Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, Covenant Life Church and Christ Presbyterian Church are working together to help this refugee family settle in our area, and we are seeking support from individuals, businesses, and churches in the community. We hope you will consider being a part of this outreach to a displaced family.
The following are examples of what suggested donations can provide for the family's needs. Your donation will be used for living essentials (rent, food, etc.) and not necessarily for this particular item.