With a beginning in 2017, only the plans would unfold in the Lord’s timing.
About Us and How We Began.
Begin it.
Dreams and desires for education and a space to have the freedom to grow and discover were heard through the stories shared through the research project Kim conducted. Destruction and devastation were told over and over by young people traveling through challenging circumstances to arrive at the shores of Greece in search of some kind of hope. Policies and procedures for a new beginning brought the reality of hopeful restarts to an understanding of more challenges ahead for weary sojourners.
Build it.
In 2019, the development began by collaborating with people and orchestrating events. God began to weave relationships that crossed all boundaries of borders and cultures. A pandemic came into the picture, and the development continued despite challenge after challenge. Relationships grew.
Grow it.
In 2021, we landed in a small apartment that felt like home close to a local square in Athens, Victoria Square. The depth of relationships remained, and a collaboration formed to see hope shared in this community by all people. Hope is often a conversation, a class, art supplies, a safe space to have tea, a meal, groceries, help with medical issues, education, exercise, or expressive restoration. The sustaining hope is Jesus, our Savior, our Rescuer.
Join Us
We invite you to encourage those serving in Athens. To help grow the community for these desiring to share the Good News of everlasting hope. We encourage you to be present in the community wherever you find your feet. The Lord establishes our steps (Proverbs 16:9). Join in to receive our newsletter to begin for Eleos later in 2024, where more detailed and specific prayers will be shared. Join us praying for the center near Victoria Square, Project for Arts and Well-being, Threads of Hope (Athens), Victory Among Nations (Athens), and Love Every Nation (Athens). Pray for growing financial encouragement for these young people. Pray for discipleship and opportunities. Pray for weary sojourners to hear and absorb the Good News. Pray for local evangelical churches in Athens. Pray for longevity and encouragement among ministry leaders in Athens.
"Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act."
Proverbs 3: 27