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When Kids Lead the Way in Empathy: A Remarkable Week at Second Presbyterian Church 

August 14, 2025 |

Earlier this summer, Second Presbyterian Church set out to help children grow in empathy. In addition to exploring what the Bible says about God’s heart for immigrants, they invited guest speakers and created activities to help kids imagine life in someone else’s shoes. The results were remarkable—one boy even gave up his dream trip to…

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Rodney: Responding to the Call to Love and Serve (Part 2)

April 20, 2020

This is the second of a two-part installment. Read Part One of Rodney’s story HERE. Freshly immersed in Café English, Rodney quickly…

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Welcoming Refugees is Everyone’s responsibility

June 17, 2019

The first time I celebrated World Refugee Day was June 20, 1997, along with thousands of others in Nyarugusu Refugee…

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If You Plant Early, You Harvest Early

June 12, 2018

“If You Plant Early, You Harvest Early” The first son of a large family, Daoud’s father raised him implementing the…

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Beautiful Surprise

April 20, 2018

“What is friendship to you?” Tigi looks at me for a moment while she thinks about the answer. She seems…

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A New Name

April 15, 2018

“The nations shall see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you shall be called by a new…

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Retirees and Refugees: Trezevant Manor Residents Serve through English Tutoring

March 29, 2018

As we approach Volunteer Appreciation Week in April, we are sharing inspiring stories of relationships between World Relief Memphis volunteers…

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