Hey Family!
Wow, it feels like ages since I last caught up with y’all! Life has been a whirlwind lately, so let’s jump right in!
“Emery, what’s your ministry look like in Greece?!?!?” OH MY GOODNESS, I’m SO thrilled you asked! Let me tell you—ministry in Thessaloniki (yep, I’m in Greece!) has been absolutely fire!! Our incredible host, Antonis, runs this super cozy coffee shop called Moses Cafe, and let me tell you, it’s a vibe. The vision behind it is simple but powerful: create a welcoming, loving community that honors God. And guess what? Antonis invited MY team to be part of it all!
He’s been teaching us how to be baristas (y’all, if you know me, you know this is so exciting because I used to be a barista back in the day LOL), and he’s given us the space to host all kinds of fun stuff—game nights, Bible studies, or just chill hangouts over a hot cup of coffee. Honestly, it’s been such a blessing to be part of it.
Antonis has poured so much into us. Not only does he mentor each of us personally, but he’s made us feel like family. Seriously. When I had my little hospital incident (more on that later), Antonis never left my side. He created a sense of safety and love that honestly only comes from family. It was so comforting to have that support.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, my team volunteers at a refugee center in the mornings. We prep food, pack produce bags, and get ready for the refugees to arrive. And when they do, we’re there—serving at the food stations, playing with the kids, and building real friendships. It’s honestly one of the highlights of my week! Getting to be there, connect with people, and have meaningful conversations—it’s just so amazing.
Wednesdays are a bit of a split day for the team. Half of us go to a women’s Bible study at Moses Cafe, while the other half heads out to a Christian camp to help with manual labor and whatever projects they need hands on. Now, I actually didn’t get to check out the camp before my accident, but from what I’ve heard, it’s such a fun and fulfilling ministry. The team loves it!
Our main way of serving Thessaloniki is through ATL (Ask the Lord) time—it’s our form of street evangelism. And let me tell you, it’s so different from what we might see in the States. Most people here are Greek Orthodox, so we’ve had to navigate that cultural and spiritual context, but it’s been such a cool learning experience. The main goal is to not rush anything that may stem from modern expectations; it’s about building real friendships, planting seeds, and offering a place where people can find community and, ultimately, be led back to Christ. And that place? Moses Cafe, of course!
OKAY BYE BYE! LOVE YALL! MUAH!
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