World Relief Atlanta

Empowering the local Church to serve the most vulnerable

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

Millions of people are forced to flee their homes daily, given seconds to take a few items. What if that were you — you were being forced to flee.

We invite you to join the #threetoflee challenge. What 3 things would you take? #refugees #asylum

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[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

We have a “welcome window” in our office with cards indicating the reasons some said ‘yes’ to volunteering with World Relief. One reads “because the need is too great to say ‘no.’” Why do you say ‘yes’ to standing with refugees? Take a moment and comment below! #TuesdayThoughts

[Amplio Recruiting @amplio_recruit]

Heated immigration debates rise to a boil as an unprecedented 70.8 million, and counting, are displaced worldwide. While politicians fight to limit immigration, the U.S. economy struggles under the weight of a… https://t.co/e6dJM601Hh

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

“When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’” Matthew 2:13

[Matthew Soerens @MatthewSoerens]

In a month with lots of discouraging news, I’m so thankful for my friend Liz’s powerful testimony in @CTmagazine: https://t.co/WMAHwZ8bPu

[Matthew Soerens @MatthewSoerens]

Persecuted for her Christian faith, Arooj fled her country as a refugee. Eventually, she was welcomed to the US by @WRSpokane

Her husband now waits in Sri Lanka

Would you pray the door on resettlement does not close so this couple can be reunited? https://t.co/6ktPPusrWU

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

Congratulations to Christina (left) and Gracy (right) who were resettled with their families years ago by World Relief Atlanta and are both the first in their families to attend college this year! #BackToSchool #FirstGenerationCollegeStudent

[World Relief @WorldRelief]

“The situation at the U.S.-Mexico border has developed into a full-blown crisis for families over the past year.” – Scott Arbeiter, World Relief President.

It is time to stand up for the vulnerable. Learn about the new immigration rule & what you can do: https://t.co/YkfLORu1yo

[World Relief @WorldRelief]

“Through sermons & training with leadership in churches, Ebola messages are being spread across congregations,” – Charles Franzen, Humanitarian & Disaster Response Director

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Learn about World Relief's work at https://t.co/WkL6NOB0TS

#StopEbola #DRCongo

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

The world’s poorest countries show huge generosity to refugees. Host countries shouldn't have to do this on their own.

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

It’s not uncommon for volunteers to be moved by serving refugees in the U.S. to pursue serving them abroad. This is true of the Hills family, who are heroes of ours. They remind us of the many inspirational volunteers we’ve had the chance to serve alongside for the past 40 years.

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

Let nothing hold you back from rebuilding a new life. This is what Wahida’s story teaches us today.

[World Relief @WorldRelief]

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay

There are over 2 billion people living in fragile conflict zones, driving 80% of the world’s humanitarian needs.

And we believe the church can help meet those, and change the world.

Read more here:
https://t.co/RA0olTnmK8

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

📷: @sullivan_mandy

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we want to highlight future humanitarian, Nazra, who was resettled by #WorldReliefAtlanta in 2004. She is a medical assistant preparing to go to nursing school and hopes to one day return to her native Somalia on short-term medical service trips.💙

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

In THE GOD WHO SEES, immigration advocate and World Relief staff member, Karen Gonzalez, recounts her family’s migration from the instability of Guatemala to making a new life in the United States. #FridayReads

[Preemptive Love @preemptivelove]

Love Anyway, a new book from Jeremy Courtney, comes out September 24, but you can download the first three chapters now.
https://t.co/JxBGzj5J8z

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

Join Re’Generation Movement for a night of music, stories, & discussions about #refuge & #hope at @refugecoffeeco tomorrow at 6:30PM. You will hear from individuals who fled North Korea to seek refuge in South Korea and those who found refuge in Clarkston.

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

Visit the link below to continue reading the World Relief blog series, "Your Border Crisis Questions, Answered," with part II focusing on immigration: https://t.co/xtNizFcmZD

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

As the #bordercrisis persists, World Relief wants to equip you with the facts you need to be informed and to speak truth and relevancy into the crisis. Visit the the link for part I of "Your Border Crisis Questions, Answered" on the World Relief blog: https://t.co/RbMfPgWBjO

[World Relief Atlanta @WRAtlanta]

Last week we had a great turnout for our #jobpreparation class! A special thank you goes to World Relief volunteer Will Rece who helped teach the interview portion of the class from an employer perspective. #GALovesRefugees