In the silence while waiting on Gods direction through much prayer, heartfelt tears and careful consideration we believe we have heard our answer. Asha’s Refuge is pleased to announce we have building space in the Binghampton area of Memphis, TN. Beginning in August, Asha’s Refuge will hold its usual English Conversation, Kindergarten Readiness and life skills classes in our shared space at Highland Heights Baptist Church at 675 National, Memphis, TN 38122. This church is located at the corner of Highland and National and can easily be seen off of Summer Avenue. Highland Heights has partnered with a few other ministries that share their building space and we feel each of them aligns beautifully with the heart of our refugee ministry through Asha’s Refuge. The more we get to know the members and history of Highland Heights Baptist Church, the more it becomes apparent that God has prepared this church for such a time as this.

As I look forward to what is in store for Asha’s Refuge and refugees in the future, I cannot help but be reminded of the blessings, goodness and true support that we have experienced over the past year from New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Germantown, TN led by our friend, Pastor Esther. New Bethel Church open heartedly welcomed refugees through Asha’s Refuge into their church home and sacrificially served within the ministry even though it was an area of serving others in a much different way than they may have ever experienced. Relationships were formed and we are certain they will continue as Asha’s Refuge serves closer in proximity to the refugee community.

Asha’s Refuge will continue to have its suburbial office at The Church at Schilling Farms in Collierville, TN, our home church in order to continue serving our suburbial volunteers, manage organization of the ministry, hold various meetings such as quarterly orientation and house our client files. Our pastor, Dr. Scott Payne, is extremely supportive of our ministry and is excited about our Kingdom focus serving the Nations.

Thank you New Bethel, The Church at Schilling Farms, and Highland Heights Baptist Church. Your commitment to open your hearts to a people in need magnifies the heart of Christ as The Church as a whole. We look forward to what is to come and feel assured that the Place of Hope mentioned in our long term vision is coming together just as
God wills it.