100% of proceeds goes toward Calvary’s efforts in Europe for refugees.

I was setting up tents in the Moria Refugee Camp on the Greek island of Lesvos in 2018 and my heart was broken. I had seen all the news reports like everyone else of millions of people streaming into Europe from countries like Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq. A huge percentage of those people came through Turkey and crossed the sea to Lesvos where they hoped to move on towards mainland Europe. This was a heartbreaking place to serve as people were essentially trapped on this island for months, even years, in horrific and dangerous conditions.

Most news outlets referred to this time as the Refugee Crisis. However, as I served with Greater Europe Mission, we began to understand this as the Refugee Opportunity. It was still a crisis for those people left homeless and without a country, but this was an opportunity for the church to unite and serve those in great need. This was an opportunity for those far from God to hear the Good News of Great Joy in Jesus Christ.

This refugee crisis and opportunity has continued even as it fell off the front pages of websites and newspapers. The need grew as the US pulled out of Afghanistan and grew again as Russia invaded Ukraine. Innocent people have lost their homes, their countries, their families and their identity. They need physical and emotional help. They also need to find hope in Jesus. 

I have committed to receive ZERO dollars for the sale of this book. All proceeds from sales of GOD JOY – and the album JOY from Calvary Life Worship – will go to serve refugees in Europe through partners of Calvary Church. This will be primarily through Greater Europe Mission. As it aligns with this vision, giving will also go to support His Refuge and possibly other ministries as we become aware of their efforts. You can also donate directly to Calvary’s Reach Global Fund and note “Refugee” in the memo line to help support this cause – GIVE HERE

– Eric Wakeling