Nathan Bates and Lawson Bates
For the past few weeks, "Law" and "Kenny" (as their family calls them) have been over in the Middle East, bringing medical and emergency care to refugees and IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons). We ask you to pray for the effectiveness of their work, as well as for healing and peace in the Middle East.
Photos courtesy of lawsonbates.com
More and more impressed with these young men.
ReplyDeleteIs Nathan working on that boy’s teeth? Is there anything he can’t do?
ReplyDeleteAnd their safety!
ReplyDeleteWow. They are pretty great.
ReplyDeleteWhich country are they in?
ReplyDeleteI am hoping they don't share that information, that would put them in danger
DeleteCourageous young men. Bless their hearts and I pray for their safe return home.
ReplyDeleteThese boys have courage and are living out their faith beautifully. I have lots of respect for Nathan whom I suspect is the mastermind behind these expeditions, while never seeking out recognition or posting anything on social media. I admire his character, putting his many skills to use to serve others.
ReplyDeleteI will keep them in prayer, especially for their safety. I appreciate that you didn't disclose their exact location too for safety sakes and the people they will be working with.
ReplyDeleteNathan seems to do a lot dental work when traveling. He should look into going to school.
ReplyDeleteGod bless them. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat are they doing?
ReplyDeleteNathan is a beautiful soul. He is kind and generous, loving and so wonderfully humble. I wish I could meet a man like him.
ReplyDeleteI am 74 years old, was raised Catholic and was NOT allowed to feel PROUD of myself - as it was a sin.
ReplyDeleteWELL, I have learned, as an adult that pride is a good thing - These two men should be so proud of themselves & their family should be bursting with pride. Lawson and Nathan have certainly demonstrated several times how they care for others. Nice knowing this family even though it is through their show. I feel that I speak for many "fans" - the Bates Family are terrific.
It is not my intent to exclude any of the Bates children as we know others have done great work in helping others in need. Bless them
What an amazing testimony. God Bless them!
ReplyDeleteGod bless these two young men and keep them safe.
ReplyDeleteI feel it's important to point out that IDPs are actually Internally Displaced Persons, people who have had to flee their homes but have not crossed an internationally recognised border. A refugee, on the other hand, has crossed an international border. IDPs, while they may not be officially recognised or afforded the same status as refugees, frequently face the same challenges as refugees. In fact, because they remain within their own borders, they also frequently remain close to or inside areas of conflict, terror, risk and severe deprivation.
ReplyDeleteLily and Ellie, thank you for making that correction in the blog.
Deletei am really encouraged and impressed with these two young men! nathan really surprises me with his many talents. some day, these two are going to make a couple of young ladies very, very happy!
ReplyDeleteinternally displaced populations...
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they have medical training.
ReplyDeleteIs Nathan a dentist?
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DeleteGood guys
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