The video is just black, but a joyful voice says, “Can you hear me?”

It’s Samer Karam, the pastor at the Erbil Church in Iraq. Due to the regional hostilities, there is only enough gas to have electricity for around 10 hours each day. At 9 p.m. in Iraq, daylight doesn’t help, so for now just talking will have to do.

The church in Erbil now has a new home. This encouraging news from our partners in Iraq lifts our hearts with joy. We are grateful for our partner’s journey of faith, resilience, and growth and your faithful support of their ministry.