AFGHAN HOUSING UPDATE

Several weeks ago, we asked for prayers that the Afghan family of 12 that COS sponsors would somehow find a house within their budget to rent. I am so pleased to let everyone know that the family moved into their new home on March 31st. Church of the Servant rented the U-haul and provided moral support as needed. Their new home is located just south of Oklahoma City University, and while quite modest, has a nice yard for the children to play in. The family picked up the keys to the house on Friday and completed moving their belongings shortly after midnight.

As their English improves and they become more familiar with living in Oklahoma, they are quickly outgrowing the need for our support and mentoring. But as with all of our friends and neighbors, I am sure they will always need and appreciate our prayers. Thank you.

James Maxwell

What James hasn’t mentioned is that he took the parents to look at several rental homes. At the particular one they ended up renting, he talked to the landlord while they toured the house. When the landlord asked why James was there with the family, James said that he was part of a church team who is helping this family find their way in OKC. He also mentioned he goes to Church of the Servant. At that the landlord said that one of his closest friends was a member of Servant (his friend is now deceased). We can’t help but feel that the Servant connection gave our family a slight advantage in being approved for this home.

Rental homes for a large family with little means are extremely difficult to come by and many homes were rented before they could even complete an application.

I can’t help but think there was a little Divine Intervention in leading our family to this particular house.