As I type this article, Tammy and I are sitting in the airport in Armenia waiting for our flight to take us back home. Today is May 23, 2025; the reason that date is important is because on this same date 3 years ago we had an EBA team in Armenia praying for God's guidance in raising money to build a church here for a group of Yazidi refugees. The refugees had been praying for over 30 years for a church building. On this date 3 years ago, 14 of our EBA family joined the Yazidi refugees in prayer. As we returned home and shared the vision with the rest of our EBA family, you responded by raising approximately $125,000.00 to make the vision for this church possible. As we have watched from a distance at the progress of the church being built, it has been amazing to see God bring this project to a close. 

Last night Tammy and I had the privilege and honor of being a part of the dedication of the church. With nearly 100 people in attendance for the dedication, once again I was reminded of the mighty power of our God and I was overwhelmed at the thought of how God allowed our EBA family to be a part of such a powerful witness. Tammy and I are thankful to each of you for your continued support of spreading the Gospel throughout the world. Well done. “Stay Tuned” for the next project that God would have us to be a part of. 

Richard Weeks, Eastern Baptist Association Director of Missions