[Photo: Courtesty of UMCOR. United Methodist Pastor Rolf Held in Messstetten, southern Germany, speaks to refugee a family.]

While on assignment for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the Rev. Paul Jeffrey, a missionary with Global Ministries, interviews Rolf Held, a United Methodist pastor in Messstetten, southern Germany, about the impact of the recent refugee/migration situation in Europe.

In this video, Rolf Held describes the impact that thousands of refugees have had on his community, and describes how people have responded calmly and compassionately to their new neighbors.

Your gift to Bishop Ough's 2015 Thanksgiving Appeal, helps UMCOR respond to the needs of those affected by the global refugee and migration situation.

Watch Paul Jeffrey’s video now to learn more.