When we were at the UN gathering in Geneva last June, Tom Albinson and I had the opportunity to attend a discussion/working group on Faith Sensitivity in Humanitarian Spaces. The session began with a panel member sharing the story of talking with a woman in a refugee camp. She pulled out her Bible and said, “This has kept me alive”.
Many of us recognize the power of the Word of God. Unfortunately, many people who have been displaced left their Bible behind in the midst of the circumstances that caused them to flee. On visits to refugee camps, we are often asked if we can help find Bibles for the people. And we have made it one of our priorities, with churches and individuals helping to make it possible through their financial support.
Recently, we were able to provide more Bibles for two churches in the Dzaleka Refugee camp with whom we work. We are also thankful for our partner There Is Hope Malawi, who was able to deliver them to the churches. May many more be encouraged and strengthened through these gifts of the Word of God.
