In this fourth year of reflecting ahead of World Refugee Sunday (June 18th) and World Refugee Day (June 20th), we are privileged to collect stories across the EMCC of those who have been a blessing and who are blessed by relationships, connection, and service alongside newcomers to Canada.

We hope you will join us in collectively considering this passage of Scripture this week.

“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colours in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I am going to put you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand–shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:14-16 (MSG)

I have been convicted by the phrase “Keep open house; be generous with your lives.” What might be grabbing your attention?

We are excited to share stories from those community-builders, our partner Adam House, and from some newcomers themselves. Finally, World Partners hopes these stories and links to further resources are helpful in your journey to keep open house and be generous with others.

Enjoy today's reflection from Nova Church in Surrey, BC, and Liane's journey in walking alongside newcomers to her neighbourhood.

Nicole Jones Qandah – World Partners Director

Click on the Link https://www.emcc.ca/worldpartners/worldrefugeeweek2023/