The faith of 5 000 kilometres

The faith of 5 000 kilometres

Henry Jooste wanted to see and understand the reality and need within Europe’s refugee camps. Awaiting him was a mixture of immense determination, astounding faith, and utter exhaustion. “Seeing the tenacity of refugees; they’re a tough bunch of people, they really...

Refugee ministry – Lesvos island and Germany experience

SIM SA missionary Henry Jooste reflects on what he learned during his recent trip to a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos, just off the coast of Turkey. I have just spent two weeks on the island of Lesvos helping with refugee ministry in a camp. I want to...