Art as Conversation – 6/17/17

You are cordially invited to a special meeting of WC’s Refugee Initiative at 7:00 p.m. on June 8 in Rm 3204 of our Adult Ed Bldg. With 24,000 newly arriving refugees expected by Sept. 30, 2017, your efforts are more appreciated now than ever!

Please join in our talent team leaders’ discussion of ongoing and future activities. Hear compelling stories of members’ recent work and learn about “Art as Conversation”, a youth initiative happening under WC’s refugee banner on June 17. This unique event will gather American and refugee youth from nine different cultures, all focused on the emblems that matter most in their lives. If you can drive 3-4 refugees from Ft.Worth to or from Southlake on June 17, please email me at davis.ann.k@gmail.com.

Other current opportunities:

Justin Nsenga’s non-profit PFRE needs help with grant writing. He also has several families desperate for mentorship and a large group of adults ready to learn English on Sat. mornings. If you can help, please contact him at Justin@pfre.org .

If you trained for general outreach through RST (Refugee Services of Texas) and want to receive emails citing a specific week’s volunteer options, please contact Ayesha Hassan at 682 200 3834. Commitments can be long- or short-term.

White’s Chapel’s Refugee Initiative is not standing still! New members are welcome! Come run with us – starting on June 8!

 

#FaithOverFear

An inspiring story of people living out the way of Christ from https://wechoosefaithoverfear.com/.  They write:

We are a movement of people whose faith has called us to open our hearts and our communities to refugees.

Supported by Religions for Peace, UNICEF, and a global coalition of religious leaders, we invite people of all religions to let their values guide them in the service of others.

Faith in action

“Give justice to the weak and the fatherless;
maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.
Rescue the weak and the needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked”
Psalm 82:3–4

“… seek justice,
correct oppression;
bring justice to the fatherless”
Isaiah 1:17

Jesus asked his disciples to “pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Matt 9:38). WE are those laborers – and deeply blessed to be so! See below for ways to help!

4/1/2017 – United We Play in Grace Chapel

“United We Play” will feature four world class harpists, as well as other members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Opera Orchestra.  Chosen composers share a common musical response to personal persecution. The outcome is a glorious collection of repertoire that celebrates abiding love and beauty, as well as the virtuosity of its performers.  The concert is free but 100% of any donations will benefit the International Rescue Committee.

An invitation from UNHCR

Each day war forces thousands of families to flee their homes. People like you, people like me. To escape the violence, they leave everything behind – everything except their hopes and dreams for a safer future.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency believes that all refugees deserve to live in safety.

Add your name to the #WithRefugees petition to send a clear message to governments that they must act with solidarity and shared responsibility.

We stand together #WithRefugees. Please stand with us.

Click Here to sign the petition

Effective Outreach Meeting – 2/23/2017

Looking for an adventure in global transformation close to home?!

Join us at 7:00 PM on February 23, 2017 in the Adult Education Room 3204 at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, TX.  We’ll explore the kind of effective outreach that connects us to one another even as we connect to the refugees who now call Texas home.

Expect a wide array of new news, contact info, interactive access, and the joy of coordinating with people whose hearts mirror your own!

Anyone who has a talent for welcoming, teaching, equipping, advocating, demonstrating, explaining, networking, hiring, or simply befriending – whether you’re young or old – ALL are welcome!

Details and speaker series re-plays are available at http://bit.ly/StrangersInAStrangeLand

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