Privileged we are when we really can be part of the ongoing
struggles and joys of converted refugees after they are transferred. Names changed and also country, but these
stories are too great a joy to keep to ourselves.
IMES came to Oasis 3 years ago as a minor . He was a strong
Muslim; a kind and sweet young man. Twice he took a bible, twice left it
somewhere behind. What was not left
behind was the memory of our kindness, sincere love, and the story he heard
about Jesus through the Thursday video night and also our Wednesday night biblical message and worship. As with many of the refugees he was
transferred far away. We lost contact
but in spirit we continue to pray for those that God lays on our heart.
Two years has gone by and in the Spring on a Monday clothing room IMES comes in to greet us. YES, we remembered him, and what a joy to hear the good news. He had asylum, learned German, had a job and was also looking soon to study at the university. The bad news followed: for the last 2 years the Jehovah's Witnesses have visited him weekly, had a deep hold on his heart, and told him everything he heard in Oasis was the same as what they believed, including the BOOK. As he shared this, my heart dropped. In the next 2 days I explained clearly the truth not found with the JWs. He was thankful as he was close to being baptized with them. He lives 5 hours away and this was why he could never come to us. He tried in vain to call, but could not get the right number. IMES and I knew this visit was a divine appointment by a loving GOD. I quickly inquired of local Austrian believers and was put in touch with a servant that was caring for refugees in the same city where IMES lived. Within days this man- a missionary fromGermany was
meeting with and reading the Bible with IMES. That was Chapter 2.
Two years has gone by and in the Spring on a Monday clothing room IMES comes in to greet us. YES, we remembered him, and what a joy to hear the good news. He had asylum, learned German, had a job and was also looking soon to study at the university. The bad news followed: for the last 2 years the Jehovah's Witnesses have visited him weekly, had a deep hold on his heart, and told him everything he heard in Oasis was the same as what they believed, including the BOOK. As he shared this, my heart dropped. In the next 2 days I explained clearly the truth not found with the JWs. He was thankful as he was close to being baptized with them. He lives 5 hours away and this was why he could never come to us. He tried in vain to call, but could not get the right number. IMES and I knew this visit was a divine appointment by a loving GOD. I quickly inquired of local Austrian believers and was put in touch with a servant that was caring for refugees in the same city where IMES lived. Within days this man- a missionary from
Now for Chapter 3 of the story 3 months later: I invited both IMES and the young man that was discipling him to come to Vienna for a Bible seminar. We rejoiced and prayed together for the work
of God being done in their city for there were many new refugee believers. I was so privileged to encourage them and oh,
how they both blessed me.
Chapter 4… …in
the hands of an Almighty loving Father.
PRAY for the many servants of God caring for refugees all over Austria . We scatter the seed but the Shepherd cares
for it and brings His Own into the FOLD.
Julie Soltis
Julie Soltis
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