The United Nations' (UN) World Refugee Day is observed on
June 20 each year. This event honors the courage, strength and determination of
women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution,
conflict and violence. Some communities dedicate an entire week that includes World
Refugee Day to encourage people to think about the lives of refugees and the
human right to a secure place to that one can see as “home”. (www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/world-refugee-day )
By Bishop
Peggy Johnson
Last December in my New Year’s video statement and a related article, I declared 2018 to be the “Year of the Migrant.” There are more than 65 million displaced people living in our world today; and we, the people of God, have a mandate to show them love and hospitality:
Last December in my New Year’s video statement and a related article, I declared 2018 to be the “Year of the Migrant.” There are more than 65 million displaced people living in our world today; and we, the people of God, have a mandate to show them love and hospitality:
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” (Hebrews 13:2)
“For I was hungry, and you gave me food; I was thirsty, and you gave me drink; I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35
“When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” Leviticus 19:33-34
