Refugees in Iowa

I want to introduce you to Marta Moses, her daughter Jeneba, and her nephew Alpha. Marta comes from Liberia, where she lived in a refugee camp with many of her family members. Her husband worked for the government in Sierra Leon, when civil war broke out in the area. Because of her husbands position, they imediatly fled to Liberia, where they spent 11 years in a refugee camp.
Marta hasn't seen her husband in 5 years. He went to get suplies one day, and didn't come back. Marta now lives in Des Moines with Jeneba and Alpha, and works as a cashier at a retail store.

It was so painful to look into Marta's eyes as she told us the stories of abuse and persecution at the camp. Her eyes swelled, along with mine, when she explained that her faith in Christ was what made life bearable in such horrible conditions.

Marta, Jeneba, and Alpha are one of many families in Des Moines who have been displaced by War. Please pray for them as they are still adjusting to an entirely new culture.

I am really excited about some ideas that Chuck and Sue Holcomb have regarding the influx of displaced people in Des Moines. There has been quite a lot of discussion regarding documenting their stories in order to bring awareness locally, and well beyond. I am very interested in these ideas, and hope to be involved in any project proposed. Please pray for Chuck, Sue, and anyone that will (or should) be involved. Pray for all of us, as we effect each others lives.