What if, as the Christmas tree ornaments are taken down and carefully packed away for another year, we decided to celebrate Emmanuel, God with us, all year?
The shepherds heard from angels with good news of great joy, the wise men followed a star and rejoiced greatly, and SEND North was able to deliver a similar joy from the sky in their own way!
Fear has been tugging at people’s hearts for much of the past two years—fear of getting sick, keeping a job, paying rent, and fear of the unknown. In this season of advent, let us remember and share the gift of peace.
Each of these families, widows, and unaccompanied minors have lived through a traumatic time. Now the future lies before them. What will it bring? Will they be able to adjust from a vastly different country and culture to a fast-paced life in America? Will they simply blend in and begin their own chasing of the American dream? Who will come and stand beside them and help them to not only make physical adjustments but also to demonstrate the love and concern of a merciful God?