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Refugees
Dear Tenth family, The theme of our June edition of Refugee news is...refugees! World Refugee Day is internationally recognized on June 20th, making this an opportunity to remember, celebrate, and honour those who are refugees. Did you know that worldwide there are 80 million forcibly displaced people? And that in 2020 we have had 23,890 people seeking asylum in Canada? Today we share several needs of our refugee friends in the community, as well as reflections from one partner who walked alongside refugees in Vancouver and is heading to the Middle East. This month, you are invited to locally respond to the global refugee crisis. With God, for others, Hannah |
PRAYER FOR MIGRANTS, REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS
God, no one is stranger to you And no one is ever far from your loving care. In your kindness watch over migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, Those separated from their loved ones, Those who are lost And those who have been exiled from their homes. Bring them safely to the place where they long to be, And help us always to show your kindness to strangers And those in need. We ask this through Christ our Lord Who too was a refugee and migrant Who travelled to another land Searching for a home. For more infomation visit: https://ignatiansolidarity.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Unaccompanied_Toolkit_Prayers.pdf
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A Refugee's Search for WorkAnd our role in the search As we celebrate receiving work permits, we also look for entry-level jobs, and employers who are willing to offer employment to newcomers. For more infomation visit:
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A spare bedroom for God’s kingdomHow one family at Tenth helped a refugee claimant during the pandemic “If we are ever in a place where we could again consider this, we would not hesitate,” says Jonathan Hayes. Jonathan is referring to sharing their spare bedroom with a refugee, which his family had done in the middle of the pandemic last year. For more infomation visit:
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Saying Farewell to a Global Partner
A Tenth Global partner is heading to the Middle East. They took time to share about their ministry and experiences in Vancouver, and what they anticipate as they look ahead. We invite you to pray for this partner, those they have interacted with, and those still to be met. For more infomation visit:
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Summary of Upcoming 2021 Events
Just 1 Day - Mexico | Saturday, July 31, 2021 Just 1 Day - Cambodia | Saturday, August 28, 2021 Community Time with Refugees | Shifting to in-person! Email Hannah for info. |
GivingSupporting Refugees Locally and Globally Thank you for reading this month's Refugee news! As we close off, continue considering your response to the global refugee crisis. Should you feel lead to financially support Tenth's work, may we suggest the following funds:
Thank you for your continued support! For more infomation visit:
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The Tenth Global Team
Global Coordinator - Wanda Ho Global Assistant - Hannah Wong Refugee Coordinator - Mim Wickett Refugee Settlement Worker - Tess Fuller Refugee Support - Refugee Core Team Pastor of International Missions - Patrick Elaschuk (on sabbatical until July 14) For more infomation visit:
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