GPC PARTNERSHIPS
OSAKA, JAPAN
Christians are losing the battle for the hearts of the Japanese people. It’s sobering to realize there are fewer Christians in Japan than in North Korea, and about the same number as in Iraq (less than 1.5 percent). Many of the few Japanese churches are dying because the younger generation is not coming to Christ. In the last 20 years the number of Christians in Japan has decreased by 50 percent. Ironically, this is also in a country where the Japanese Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion, and believers can share openly.
Osaka is the home of Japanese soul food and comedy, and Osakans are warm and vibrant. However, beneath the surface there is great hopelessness. Spiritual oppression engulfs Japan. Suicide is on the rise and the people are overworked to the point of sickness and death. The need for hope through Jesus Christ is pressing.
Because we know it is God’s will to bring new life through Jesus to the people of Japan, Grace Point is partnering long-term with Will and Elizabeth Peevy, who serve in Osaka. We believe God is at work there, and we want to make Japanese disciples who can reach their country for Christ. Prayer is the key to a mighty work of God, so begin to pray for the people and the work.
Also, please consider joining us on a short-term trip. Please complete the form above if you are interested, or email (link below) for more information.
Osaka is the home of Japanese soul food and comedy, and Osakans are warm and vibrant. However, beneath the surface there is great hopelessness. Spiritual oppression engulfs Japan. Suicide is on the rise and the people are overworked to the point of sickness and death. The need for hope through Jesus Christ is pressing.
Because we know it is God’s will to bring new life through Jesus to the people of Japan, Grace Point is partnering long-term with Will and Elizabeth Peevy, who serve in Osaka. We believe God is at work there, and we want to make Japanese disciples who can reach their country for Christ. Prayer is the key to a mighty work of God, so begin to pray for the people and the work.
Also, please consider joining us on a short-term trip. Please complete the form above if you are interested, or email (link below) for more information.
ATHENS, GREECE
Damaris House; Church Planting; Leader Training; Refugee Relief
TRIP DATES:
Jan 19-27, 2024
July 13-21, 2024
May 10-18, 2025
Refugees fleeing war-torn countries like Syria, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq, finally reach Greece, their first stop in the European Union. Tired and desperate, these emigrants are flooding into that country. Greek evangelicals, who only make up less than two percent of the population, are overwhelmed with helping the influx of refugees. Grace Point is partnering with the Greek Evangelical Fellowship of churches to provide encouragement and help for those churches that are caring for so many. We are also working directly with refugees to show and share Jesus.
One of our major focal points is Community House Damaris, a Christian organization that operates a safe house based in Athens, Greece, and offers a long-term recovery program (3-7 years) for women ages 18 to 35 and their children, who have been, or are, at high risk of sexual exploitation or trafficking. Most of the women are from North Africa and the Middle East. Grace Point continually sends teams and material support to the ministry. Our prayer is that these resources will help bring faith, hope and love to these women and children.
Complete the form above and indicate which trip you are considering, or contact us (link below) if you have questions.
Jan 19-27, 2024
July 13-21, 2024
May 10-18, 2025
Refugees fleeing war-torn countries like Syria, Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq, finally reach Greece, their first stop in the European Union. Tired and desperate, these emigrants are flooding into that country. Greek evangelicals, who only make up less than two percent of the population, are overwhelmed with helping the influx of refugees. Grace Point is partnering with the Greek Evangelical Fellowship of churches to provide encouragement and help for those churches that are caring for so many. We are also working directly with refugees to show and share Jesus.
One of our major focal points is Community House Damaris, a Christian organization that operates a safe house based in Athens, Greece, and offers a long-term recovery program (3-7 years) for women ages 18 to 35 and their children, who have been, or are, at high risk of sexual exploitation or trafficking. Most of the women are from North Africa and the Middle East. Grace Point continually sends teams and material support to the ministry. Our prayer is that these resources will help bring faith, hope and love to these women and children.
Complete the form above and indicate which trip you are considering, or contact us (link below) if you have questions.
