Posts Tagged ‘Western New York’
From Fleeing the Taliban to Finding Refuge in Rochester, NY
Fleeing the Taliban and becoming a refugee shattered the life Samandar built in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He grew up in a home filled with love, guided by faith and the values his parents lived by every day. Inspired by their dedication, Samandar set his sights on becoming a doctor one day. But when the Taliban seized…
Read MorePrayers for Peace in the World
As the number of global conflicts increases, we invite you to pray with us by using one of these prayers for peace in the world.
Read MoreBe Still, God has a Calling for Us
Webster Methodist Good Neighbor Team – Jane and Jay’s Experience When we ask the Lord for a way to serve, opportunities will come. Jane Hamway, her husband, and their young children were curious about volunteer opportunities they could experience together as a family. During a mission moment at their church, Eric Lintala (Community Engagement Manager)…
Read MoreThe Resilience of One Afghan Refugee
In October 2021, Atiqullah arrived at a United States Military Base, where he and thousands of other Afghan Evacuees across the nation began a complicated existence in the United States. When the US pulled troops out of Afghanistan in late 2021, the nation quickly fell to Taliban rule. In emergency response, the US took unprecedented…
Read MoreWalking Alongside One of World Relief WNY’s First Program Participants
Rev. Laura Fry, Pastor and Head of Staff of Perinton Presbyterian Church, shares her journey of walking alongside one of World Relief WNY’s first clients, an Afghan couple, as they welcome a beautiful baby girl into the world. Read to hear more about Pastor Laura’s experience. “I’d like to give you a glimpse into a…
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