May 13, 2009

Church World Service urges congregations and communities to observe World Refugee Day, celebrated this year on June 20.

This year's CWS resources emphasize how important it is for our nation to continue to welcome refugees, even in this time of economic recession.

A flyer suitable for use as a congregational bulletin insert or handout at community events builds on the United Nation's theme for this year's observances, "Real People, Real Needs."

The worship resource considers the example set by the Zarephath widow (I Kings 17), who shared her last piece of bread with Elijah during a famine. God rewarded her faith by sustaining her household until the famine ended.

Go to http://www.churchworldservice.org/immigration/, to download these free resources.

Church World Service