Posts Tagged “refugee sponsorship”
Refugee Sponsorship: Fuelled by Joy
Posted November 21st, 2018 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
In June 2016, I traveled to Lebanon for 2 weeks with others from across Canada. In addition to attending the annual Middle East Consultation meetings, CBM coordinated for visits with our Baptist ministry partners, churches and other agencies who are working with refugees seeking asylum… Read More »
Mission Accomplished! What’s Next?
Posted November 21st, 2016 - Read Article - 1 Comment - Leave a Response
A National Story Never underestimate the church. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Psalm 46.5 “Let’s bring 100 refugee families to Canada!” said Canadian Baptists. Considering that our three Anglophone Canadian Baptist regions only sponsored… Read More »
Thank You to the Atlantic Baptist Women
Posted June 29th, 2016 - Read Article - No Comments - Leave a Response
A “Thank You” to the Atlantic Baptist Women. On May 28th at the Atlantic Baptist Women’s (ABW) conference at Crandall University, I was presented with a cheque for $7,638.49 (Any guy would go to women’s conference for that!). The ABW had “Walked for Refugees” and… Read More »
Five Years Later
Posted March 15th, 2016 - Read Article - 1 Comment - Leave a Response
Five years ago today the Syrian civil war began. It continues to ravage lives and communities in Syria today. Much of the entire world has felt the effects of this war particularly as millions are displaced internally and millions more seek refuge in welcoming nations…. Read More »
Unless A Seed Falls
Posted January 13th, 2016 - Read Article - 1 Comment - Leave a Response
The incarnation and crucifixion teach a crucial lesson: we must become small. Especially as we sponsor refugees. As hosts, we’re tempted to see ourselves as big Daddy Warbucks and sponsored families as little orphan Annie. “We’re rich. They’re poor.” Wise hosts, however, welcome and create… Read More »
A Theology of Hospitality
Posted November 27th, 2015 - Read Article - 4 Comments - Leave a Response
Many are at a crossroads. Concerns for Canada, our churches and our children are colliding and competing with our concerns and compassion for refugees caught in the Middle East crisis. What should we do? Why should we do it? We’ve compiled some scripture and thoughts… Read More »
Terrorism: Bombs, Blogs & Breathalyzers
Posted November 25th, 2015 - Read Article - 2 Comments - Leave a Response
Before malaria was linked to mosquitos, there were wild remedies and precautions. Knowing the source of problems is crucial. What if drunkenness hadn’t been linked to alcohol? How would we view DUI accidents and fatalities? Would we be handing out death sentences or driving tips?… Read More »
Give to the CABC – Refugee Sponsorship
Posted November 9th, 2015 - Read Article - 3 Comments - Leave a Response
Refugee Sponsorship & CABC churches. A picture of how your support of the CABC impacts churches, neighbourhoods and lives. Rev. Mark Reece, Pastor of Paradise Baptist Church (Paradise, NS) shares how the church came to sponsor a refugee family and the impact on the church… Read More »