Impact story
A visit to Inner City Center.
Jun 24 2025
Introduction
Last month, you helped eliminate the barrier of student debt for Kyle and Carolyn Robinson. (You smashed our $10,000 goal by $860 if you didn’t hear!) They’re now freed up to finish mobilization and leave for North Africa later this year! Thank you for making it possible last month.
Today, we want to introduce you to Parker and Eliza Driscoll. Not far from North Africa, they’ve been working among a UPG in the Middle East for nearly a year! That’s where today’s Thread takes us.
Organized chaos.
That’s the best description for a day at Inner City Center, where Parker and Eliza Driscoll serve unreached people in the Middle East.
Since leaving for the field last year, Inner City Center has become a staple for the Driscolls. It offers English classes, sewing clubs, Boys’ + Girls’ Clubs, and more. It’s a packed schedule, but also the perfect place for building relationships with local families.
The Driscolls’ service in the Boys’ Club recently brought them an invitation to a local family’s home. After receiving a warm welcome to gather in the living room, the sound of murmuring emerged from around the corner.
“Did we do something wrong?” they wondered.
No.
Just 15 children from Inner City Center muttering about the foreigners sitting in their living room!
One by one, the children peeked their heads around the corner—the Driscolls instantly recognizing each of them. A few from the sewing club, others from English class, some of them from both! Their worries were put to rest as they talked with this new extended family.
Turns out, this was not the first time a believer had visited. For years, believers from a local church have invested in them, sharing the gospel and serving alongside them at Inner City Center. And just weeks ago, one of the family members began following Jesus. What incredible news!
Parker and Eliza left feeling hopeful about their new relationship with this family. Because of Inner City Center, they have plenty of opportunities to shepherd this new believer—it’s perfect!
The Driscolls invite you to join them in prayer for this new believer’s faith. As always, we thank you for playing your part in a story like this one. Your faithfulness to send Parker and Eliza is leaving a mark on eternity!
“Pray with us that this new faith will have a ripple effect with the rest of their family members and that the whole family will come to know the Way.”
– Parker + Eliza Driscoll
Happenings at AIRO.
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We send with great joy.
It’s our greatest privilege to help send missionary partners like Parker + Eliza to the field and to keep them there long-term! We don’t want you to miss out on it.
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Author
Luke Maynard
Author
Luke Maynard
Luke comes from the illustrious city of Bakersfield, CA, and fully moved to Riverside after graduating from California Baptist University. He studied Entrepreneurship and Marketing while honing the discipline in personal business ventures. Combined with professional experience in public relations, marketing, and communications, Luke brings a new set of skills to AIRO’s digital presence. Growth in his faith during college increased his interest in missions and the importance of the work being done overseas. Now he aims to bring the conversation to new audiences across the world. You’ll usually find Luke sporting his favorite kicks while drinking an iced cappuccino and deal hunting.