This spring we have had a lot of fun helping with a new church plant, called Flatrock Community Church, which meets in the Nolensville Rd corridor of Nashville. My routine has been to pick up my Iraqi friend, Hazim, to take him to our Sunday afternoon Bible study. As a 66 year-old refugee, Hazim has lived through more than his share of persecution and personal tragedy. But now, God's Word is helping him face suffering with new found faith and courage.
One problem has been that Hazim doesn't know how to cook. Therefore, every day he has to walk several miles to a restaurant. This includes going down a very steep hill, eating a non-nutritious meal at McDonalds, shopping at Goodwill, and then returning by that same steep hill. Very difficult, especially at his age!
But now, no more! A generous friend of Flatrock Church has donated a car to him; and now Hazim has wheels--to take him to McDonalds--and to Bible study.
Hazim shares his experience of God's love and mercy with all of his unbelieving Arabic friends scattered around Nashville. Thank you so much Flatrock Church! Through many small acts of kindness God's kingdom grows.
