Do you see the 1 in the 120 million?
Jesus saw the unseen throughout his time on earth — and still does. People who had fallen through the cracks of society reached out to him and he responded. Some yelled, like blind Bartimaeus. Others didn’t speak but their actions were loud. Like the men who lowered the paralyzed man through a hole in the roof. Remember the woman at the well? Jesus saw her and transformed not only her life but also the lives of others in her town.
Today, do you see the unseen around you?
The Christmas message was first given to the unseen — shepherds keeping watch over their flock at night. It was they who ran to see Jesus, worshiping the King of kings in a lowly manger. Throughout his time on earth, Jesus saw the unseen. People who had fallen through the cracks of society called out to him and he responded.
This Christmas, do you see the unseen around you?
Today, more than 120 million women, men and children are estimated to have fled their homes because of violence, conflict and persecution. But when the world sees numbers, we see:
Souzan from Iran
Reported to the government for hosting a Bible study at her home in Iran, Souzan and her family fled with just one suitcase of belongings.
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Yousif from Afghanistan
Yousif fled with his wife and baby after the Taliban regained power, choosing survival over staying in place.
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Ludmila from Ukraine
“If I had stayed in Mariupol, I don’t think I would be alive right now,” said Ludmila, mentioning her dependence on insulin for survival.
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For decades, along with you, we have walked with refugees and other immigrants in the U.S. We see them. And we know you do too.
This Christmas, as we celebrate the Lord who sees us all and who answers our cries, will you act as his hands and feet, sharing hope, peace, love and joy?
$50/mo over a year
Provide tutoring sessions for 12 refugee students starting school in the new year.
$90/mo over a year
Help 12 newly arrived refugees get to essential appointments during their first month in the U.S. by covering the cost of rides.
$125/mo over a year
Helps a refugee family furnish their first home in the U.S.
$50
Provide workbooks for two refugees currently enrolled in English classes.
$90
Provide groceries for a refugee family to cook their first holiday meal in their new home.
$210
Provide job readiness training for a refugee as they prepare to look for a job to support their family.
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