This is Amir Mesrinejad. He is an asylum seeker from Iran who has been detained in Villawood Detention Centre over the past 4-5 years. During that time, he converted from Islam to Christianity, and has shown remarkable growth in his faith. He has even complete a number of correspondence subjects at Moore Theological College. He fears that he will be killed if he is deported back to Iran.

After a long struggle, Amir has finally been granted permanent residency in Australia earlier this month. He has also been offered a MTS position with St Paul's Anglican Carlingford starting next year.

Praise God for the freedom given to Amir - as an Australia resident, and also as a child of God. Pray for him as he adjusts to life in Sydney, and as he takes up a ministry position at church. Pray that he will continue to grow in knowledge and love of the Lord Jesus and be able to reach out to Iranian people in our country.

For Amir's full story, go here and here and here (or here for older reports).