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CC Aurora Senior Pastor Ed Taylor, right, prays for an Egyptian family during a home visit while missionary Tammy White, center, is overcome with emotion. The visiting American team partnered with Egyptian believers in Cairo.
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Believers at Grace Church in Cairo, Egypt—in the midst of a predominantly Islamic community—face poor living conditions, high unemployment, discrimination, and religious persecution, but find comfort and joy in Jesus Christ.
Concealed behind a van’s curtain-covered windows, Pastor Ed Taylor, Tammy White, and their Egyptian translators emerged and cautiously walked into a dark entryway of a brick apartment building. A lone, bare bulb lit the way into the 10-foot-by-10-foot room of a family of believers in Cairo. Eight Christians remained behind in the vehicle, mindful of causing suspicion and reprisals, praying for the Lord’s protection—not only for them but for the families they planned to visit. Once a week, Egyptian ministry leaders visit families to deliver groceries and offer encouragement and prayer for believers. This week, the visiting Americans joined them, hoping to hearten believers in this spiritually dark community.
The bleak conditions of the room struck Tammy’s heart. This was not the first harsh home environment to confront her, but these were the first tears she openly cried during a home visit. Tammy tried to maintain her composure.
You can find the complete article in the Summer 2009 issue of Calvary Chapel Magazine. To subscribe click here.
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