President Biden has announced a new pilot programme that empowers individuals to privately sponsor refugees coming to America. Through the programme, Welcome Corps, groups of five individuals or more can raise funds to sponsor a refugee. Once the refugee arrives, these people will help them secure housing, employment, and education as they integrate into American life. Christians are called to care for the persecuted and vulnerable. The narrative of Scripture reveals God’s heart for the immigrant and the refugee, who are valuable people made in His image (Matt. 25:35-40).
USA: open arms for refugees
Written by David Fletcher 02 Mar 2023Additional Info
- Pray: for churches and individuals to catch the vision, and for many to become involved in resettling the persecuted and helpless refugees into their communities. (James 1:27)
- More: erlc.com/resource-library/articles/explainer-u-s-launches-private-refugee-sponsorship-program/
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