Transitional Refugee Housing

What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?

Welcome Home is a new ministry between Prince of Peace and LCFS.  Welcome Home is a house next to Prince of Peace that God is turning into transitional housing for refugees.

How are you cooperating with God in this activity?  How can other Christians and
congregations help?

I think God woke us up to this ministry.  POP sold the property a few years ago, the new owner fixed up the property beautifully.  He turned the 2 bedroom house into a 4 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms.  When he asked for too much rent and couldn’t rent it, he gave POP a nice discount.  POP couldn’t do it, but God could.

From where did this “new thing” spring forth?  What need is God acting to meet through this activity?

We are now fundraising; God provided a perfect refugee family who will pay the rent for 6 months.  We are trying to raise money so families can live there for 3-4 weeks before being “adopted” by another hosting congregation.

What can you share to help others meeting this need?

POP has resettled approximately 50 refugees in 2+ years; we can share our experience to help
others over/around road blocks.

What have you learned through this activity?  Is there anything that you would do differently knowing what you know now?

This ministry has saved refugee friends and volunteers.

Submitted by:  Pastor Ben Krey, Prince of Peace