Synopsis of the show:
A lesson in compassion by volunteering in Athens Greece to help refugees coming to Europe.
Story parts:
[00:01:18] – Praying for refugees
[00:02:25] – I didn’t know what we were doing
[00:04:06] - Project ELEA first volunteers
[00:05:17] – Initial Fears
[00:07:28] – How to follow God’s will
[00:08:25] – Prayer was the first step
[00:09:52] – Called to be informed and to pray
[00:11:53] – A ‘refugee’ opportunity at home
Quotes from the show:
“It sounded very sketchy in hindsight, but I called him [founder of Project ELEA] and just felt peace with the situation with him” [00:03:58]
“Just see[ing] what God puts in front of us, seeing the man on the road the Samaritan found that was just in front of him. I knew nothing of refugees in the start of my junior year and my friend had me pray, and prayer was the first step” [00:08:08]
“It was a reminder to be informed so I can be compassionate” [00:09:15]
“It is easier [for God] to steer a moving ship” [00:10:19]
“You don’t have to save the world” [0012:42]
Guest Biography: Ryan Smith is a 2017 graduate from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is now in his 4th year of medical school at Indiana University School or Medicine. He hopes to start a combined residency in Medicine-Pediatrics next summer. Outside of school he loves playing Spikeball and cooking with friends.
Links:
https://projectelea.org/
https://www.indwes.edu/