“I am still amazed at how well church members got to know and care for us. This welcome did not leave me feeling just accepted; it left me with a feeling of belonging.”

“My most treasured memory is when I prayed in my native language, and everyone, with pure hearts and unified voices, responded with a resounding ‘Amen.’ That moment was sacred and unforgettable for me.”

“I felt God saying: ‘I have brought you to this town and this church for a purpose. Through you, others will be blessed, and you too will be blessed. You will wash the feet of many.’ From that moment, I knew this place was holy ground.”

“Our arrival at Weymouth Baptist Church felt like stepping out of a cold, locked prison, into the arms of a loving family. The people did not just welcome us, they received us, as if we had come home after a long, painful journey.”

Zahra found refuge and faith in a Church of England parish. Her powerful testimony: “I didn’t choose to become a Christian. God chose me.”

A simple invitation to a children’s vacation club - what followed was a journey into healing, friendship, and a deeper faith for R and her family.