On Thursday, July 28th, a group of us visited a Syrian Refugee Camp outside the city of Veria. There are about 400 people living there for over two months while waiting to be processed and hopefully sent on to an EU country for a new lease in life. We were able to bring some food and hygiene products, a small relief in an uncertain future. For me especially, it was a very satisfying experience. It was over 90 years ago that my grandparents, parents and other relatives, while on death marches in Turkey, ended up in Aleppo, Syria where the Syrians kept them alive for over six months. The ones that survived, came later and settled in Greece. A small example where an act of kindness was repaid in a small way all those years later. We found a Christian couple among them where the husband is Armenian! They are expecting a baby and I hope to visit again soon!

-Vula

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  1. July 30, 2016

    Glad to see you still doing the Lord’s work in such a beautiful way!
    Love,
    Dee

  2. July 30, 2016

    What a mutual blessing! Greetings to Pantelis – wish we could be there.

  3. July 30, 2016

    God bless you, Vula, for all that you do❤️ Betty

  4. July 30, 2016

    Love you, precious Greek mama, and all that you do for others!

  5. July 30, 2016

    Gripped by the uncertainty so many are facing and touched by your continued service among them Vula!

  6. July 31, 2016

    Oh Vula, How special to see God’s circle of love complete when you could minister to the Syrians. It is an encouragement to know and watch a woman like you and to see how God repays. Proverbs 19:17
    Love to you,
    Mary-Jo

  7. July 31, 2016

    Praise the Lord! He has blessed them and you! We love you!

  8. July 31, 2016

    Dear Vula, how wonderful to see your smiling face! You look so happy doing the Lord’s work. May He bless you with strength and good health to continue being His hands and feet to all His precious children. In His love, Frances

  9. August 1, 2016

    Dear Vula,
    What a blessing to see your heart filled with Jesus’love for these refugees. Their story is your amazing story! Reminds us that we are all sojourners on this earth. “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news!” May He bless you each day.
    Love and many hugs, Marcia and Ken

  10. August 1, 2016

    Vula, you are a living example of The Lord’s Grace! I read these posts every time and hold you and the precious people you serve in prayer. Please let them know how many countless people so far away love them and are sending our spiritual support in addition to your very tangible loving support.

  11. August 4, 2016

    Dear sister Vula, What a God pleasing work you are doing among refugees in the Syrian camp!
    The Syrian friends gave home to the thousands of Armenians, sent to exile and helped them to survive, after the cruel persecutions. Now, filled with God,s love, you express His compassion and care to the Syrian refugees in these difficult days for them and call back with gratefulness on account of Armenians and Greeks. God bless you !
    Pastor Sarkis Paravazian

  12. August 6, 2016

    Vula….you look radiant…all the love you are showering on these beautiful people is shining through…..God’s love is beautiful. Xoxo dianne

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