There are a lot of things to consider when you want to serve internationally. I had lived overseas briefly before I joined Servant Group and had learned a lot about what kind of living situation, support system, and ministry focus I needed to serve well. Here are some of the reasons I found Servant Group [...]
This year we asked all of our home office staff to share their favorite Christmas songs! Here's what they shared and a little about each of them (in no particular order). Lisa Harris has been with SGI since 2004. She's been leading and coordinating our trips to Greece and made many trips to Iraq to [...]
Growing up, one of my favorite Christmas activities was to do a scavenger hunt or a treasure hunt! My sister and I would create puzzles and riddles and clues for the other to follow to the end, where a gift would be waiting (or maybe just a sign saying "You've won!"). So this year at [...]
Acts 10 “So when I was sent for, I came without objection. I ask then why you sent for me.” Acts 10:29 Put yourself in Peter’s place for a minute. You have faithfully upheld the laws and customs of your people, the Chosen people, the ones from whom Messiah came. And while you’ve had to [...]
Well, for starters, we’re still here and we’re still working to encourage and equip the body of Christ to love and serve our Middle Eastern and refugee neighbors. First, in Iraq, our team is doing well and has finished out the school year. The Medes School has been partly in person and partly online. We [...]
How often do you get to talk to someone who is living in Iraq? We get to do it every week, and we want to share that experience with you! We’ll be talking with some of our staff who are currently living in Iraq and want you to have a chance to ask your questions [...]
Come meet our team, eat some falafel, and explore our world of ministry. NASHVILLE - GREECE - IRAQ - TURKEY The highlight this year is an interactive Refugee Journey simulation designed to give you a glimpse into the lives and experiences of so many who have fled their homes. We'll be serving you our own [...]
I remember the first time someone asked me “How’s the reentry going?” I thought I might burst with happiness. Here was someone who understood what I was only just beginning to understand - that sometimes “coming home” was difficult and confusing and not all pleasant. And when everyone at “home” expects it to be easy [...]
I sat down to read this book because I was looking for something I could hand a potential volunteer to help them learn, grow, and shift expectations. I expected a neatly packaged story of helping a refugee to success, and I (in my pride) was prepared to look down my nose at him for his [...]
After making Kubba months ago (and struggling with it!), we decided to try making Baklava, one of the most common desserts in Iraq and Greece. It was certainly more successful. Although it is a long and time consuming process with lots of fillo dough and butter! Here's the recipe we used: https://natashaskitchen.com/baklava-recipe/
