The video above—assembled by World Relief—tells the story of the Dengs, a Sudanese refugee family that came to Chicago. It's a poignant glimpse into how refugee ministry can bless both the local church and the refugees themselves. If you're interested in learning more about this kind of work, take a look at our newest training tool, Ministry to Refugees and Immigrants.
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I was deeply touched for people that received this call from God. I would like to help, as I live in The Wooldnads, north of Houston, Tx. My work with God is volunteer in hospice care, being a pastor and travel to some towns that have Brazilian communities in need, and struggle to find someone who preach the Word of God to them. I am here in this temporary life to serve God and my neighbors.
God bless you!
Celita Polsgrove
Posted by: Celita Polsgrove | August 6, 2009 7:49 AM
It's wonderful to see how we as Christians can extend the love of God to those in need. However I could not resist the temptating question: It this it? Transferring refugees in other countries and integrate them into those societies? We in South Africa had a similar "case", hosting a Zimbabwean refugee. And this courageous man, after getting back on his feet and finding Christ as his Savior, said to himself: I have to go back to my people and tell them that God is with them even though they do not enjoy all the privileges that other Christians in "western" countries have. He took with him a dozen Bibles and started a new congregation in his home village under dreadful conditions while those in SA supported him in prayer and with material things.
I guess, each Christian has to pray and decide what kind of help is really applicable. May God bless you.
Posted by: Klaus Damaske | August 7, 2009 3:59 PM