Category: Syria

2016 was a challenging year globally. It was also a year where Canadian Baptists stood up and made a difference in the lives of Syrian refugees seeking a new life for themselves and their families. In Luke 10:29, an expert in religious law asked Jesus,… Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

“I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.” Matthew 25:35 Over the past few weeks we’ve all seen the rise in news stories about the refugee crisis particularly in the Middle East. The horrifying stories and images of people attempting to flee… Read More »

The number of refugees from Syria has now topped 4 million people. Worldwide, there are 20 million refugees that have been displaced from their homes. The CABC is responding by committing to sponsoring 50 families. We’re part of a wider Canadian Baptist story where 100… Read More »

We can’t turn on the news these days without hearing about a new crisis popping up somewhere in the world. Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Syria, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria. Countries at war. Christians and people of other faiths being terrorized and killed. Ebola outbreak. And this is… Read More »