MAFRAQ, JORDAN -- Over 2 million refugees have fled Syria. Rev. Karl Kroger, Piedmont United Methodist Church is traveling to Jordan to hear their stories, & to offer financial support to a church serving refugees.

Why a Syrian refugee camp?

Kroger commented, “The young girl in the picture above could be my daughter, my precious little one. Knowing that it could be my family caught in the horrors of war, and having spent time experiencing the beauty of Syria's land, history, and people, my heart aches and my soul weeps for God's children in Syria. But God has also been convicting my heart--to seek peace, to love as Christ loves, and to step out in faith. “

On Monday, October 7th, Kroger began traveling to Mafraq, Jordan to participate in a week of refugee ministry.  The start of the journey was complicated by blizzard in the Black Hills causing closed roads and difficulty getting to the airport.

He is linking up with a group of students from Bethlehem Bible College, led by Pastor Dean, and UMC Missionary, Alex Awad. The group plans to work with Pastor Nour Sahawneh and the people of his congregation to deliver relief supplies, listen to people's stories, and pray with families.

You can help

Kroger is seeking financial donations. Your financial support will help provide food, cooking supplies, bedding, clothes, education, and safe gathering spaces. All funds raised will go directly to the church. 

If you would like to mail a donation, or have your donation considered a charitable contribution, please designate your gift to Refugee Ministry and mail to: 

Grace United Methodist Church; P.O. Box 265; Piedmont, SD 57769

Prayer is also needed.  Kroger stated, “.Please also pray for me, the Syrian people, the Christians in Mafraq, my family, and my church family. “