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11/9/2017

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God Determines Time & Place

In Acts 17:26-27, we read that "God made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, in the hope that they might feel their way toward Him and find Him."  For Vicki and I, we find that this is true for our family and the refugee families we work with.  Over six years ago, God relocated our family from Thailand to Kansas City and planted us in the midst of nations that He was bringing over from SE Asia, across Africa, Europe, and other nations being displaced from the face of the earth.  This humanitarian crises, although unprecedented in our time, is not a surprise to He who determines the time and place of our dwelling!  Look what God is doing!

Welcoming Burmese Muslim Families

One of our big summer events was held in July at the apartments on Lawn where most of the tenants are Burmese Muslims.  The outreach gave us the opportunity to return to welcome each family individually with a welcome gift as well as a presentation of the Gospel.
With the help of Dan and Karen Blankenship from Lifequest Church as well as Craig and Lorinda Howard from Mission Southside, we had a great summer outreach day with our Burmese Muslim neighbors.
In partnership with Crossworld, Refuge KC is teaching English as a Second Language classes to some of the refugees residing in Northeast Kansas City.  A huge thanks to Bales Avenue Community Church and Liberty Christian Fellowship for serving during this event!


Brand New Website!

With the help of our friends at Perception Funding, we have officially launched our brand new website! Check it out here.

Say Hello to the New Guys...
 
We've expanded our staff here at Refuge KC! We're excited to announce that Josh Thurman and Megan Caldwell have joined our team. To learn more about them, click here.
Josh Thurman, Intern
Megan Caldwell, Church Mobilization Liaison
Wanting to Know How You Can Help?
Refuge KC is in need of lined paper for our ESL classes. If you'd like to donate, click here.

Upcoming Events

Refugee Simulation, October 14
Join us for a 4-hour refugee simulation where you can experience what it is like to escape a war-torn country, cross an international border, survive in a refugee camp, and apply for asylum in another country through a continuous live role play.

Register Here
Refuge Fall Fellowship.  New to Refuge KC?  Join us for an informal time of prayer, worship and fellowship on Thursday, October 5 at 6:30pm.  You can RSVP here.
Refuge KC has adopted Englewood Sports Exchange into the 501(c)(3) family.  Kyle Kumer founded this sports ministry in north Kansas City at the apartment complex on Englewood and Waukomis.  The current effort includes transporting the soccer players to Saturday games at Graceway on Blue Ridge Cutoff.  We are looking for volunteers to help drive (a CDL is a plus, but not required).
Refuge KC is funded through givers like you.  Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us today to reach the nations that God is bringing to Kansas City?  Just click on the "ways to give" button to find out more!
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Sukkot

11/8/2017

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Have you ever felt like an outsider? I vividly remember a certain experience from my time living in another country. As my wife and I looked for a place to eat a picnic, we wandered into an area that was somewhat unsafe due to political tensions. After we sat down, some children came over to watch us eat. They acted friendly at first, but quickly became antagonistic. The situation climaxed as we started to walk away and they, waiting until our backs were turned, began to throw rocks at us. The message was clear: You aren’t welcome here because you aren’t one of us.
We are all looking for a home. Many of our forefathers came to America because they were looking for a refuge from turmoil. The Israelites were no different as they wandered in the wilderness those 40 years, something which the Jewish feast of Sukkot remembers. They eventually made it to Canaan, just as our forefathers made it to America. And in the same way, many refugees are now arriving in our cities.   
However, this is only part of the story. It turns out that the land of Canaan was not a lasting home for the Israelites and America is no lasting home for us. “Here, we have no lasting city,” the New Testament teaches, but we look for a city “whose builder and maker is God.” We wait for a new creation in which righteousness dwells.
So the fact that the nations are coming to America provides us a wonderful opportunity, an opportunity for both sides of the story. On the one hand, it’s an opportunity to welcome them to our country, warmly inviting them to a new earthly home. But more than this, as they are battered and bruised by the turmoil of this world, we can invite them to a better home and better world—a world in which justice and peace remain forever.

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