Find Out How You Can Bring Hope to Refugees Around the World

March 19, 2021

“Who is my neighbor?” It was one of the most insidious questions asked by anyone in the Bible, an attempt to square a world view where doing good could have enough caveats to allow for inaction. Sometimes it can feel like the American church has done the same with refugees from around the world – embracing a restrictionist legal framework to immigration that allows us to close our eyes and ignore a hurting world that we helped create.

Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief and co-author of “Seeking Refuge,” is challenging Christians in the US and around the world to seriously consider not just how we think but how we act, vote, and lobby for the “least of these” while finding common ground across ideologies to address why supporting refugees can be so difficult.

In this video we get a chance to hear from Matthew about the work he’s doing and ask him important questions about how we can be part of a movement to provide relief to people looking for hope.

# Links
World Relief – https://worldrelief.org/
Evangelical Immigration Table – https://evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/
Welcoming the Stranger – https://worldrelief.org/welcoming-the-stranger/
Seeking Refuge – https://worldrelief.org/seekingrefugebook/

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A Message of Thanks from Expressions Church | Pastor Christopher Spolar
A Message of Thanks from Expressions Church | Pastor Christopher Spolar

Pastor Christopher Spolar shares his gratitude for the overwhelming support from our Free Methodist family following the recent fires. Standing in front of their temporary new church home, he reflects on the power of community and the hope we find in supporting one another.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Expressions Church through prayer, encouragement, and practical assistance. Together, we continue sharing hope with our community.

For updates and ways to help: fmcsc.org/fire

Clases de Ordenación en Español | FMCSC y ASOM 2025
Clases de Ordenación en Español | FMCSC y ASOM 2025

¡Nuevas oportunidades de educación ministerial en español! La Iglesia Metodista Libre en el Sur de California (FMCSC) y la Escuela de Ministerio Aldersgate (ASOM) ofrecen clases de ordenación completamente en español a partir de enero 2025.

Próximas Clases Online:
📚 Historia y Política: 27 de enero – 2 de febrero, 2025
📚 Teología Wesleyana: 3 de febrero – 6 de abril, 2025

Ideal para:
– Candidatos Ministeriales Locales (LMC)
– Ministros Licenciados Locales (LLM)
– Candidatos Ministeriales de Conferencia
– Líderes que buscan ordenación como Ancianos

Más información y registro:
🌐 https://www.aldersgatesom.com/fmc
📧 [email protected]

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Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing – FMCSC Pastors’ Celebration 2025
Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing – FMCSC Pastors’ Celebration 2025

FMCSC Pastors – join us for the Free Methodist Church in Southern California (FMCSC) Pastors’ Celebration on February 22nd, 2025, at PazNaz in Pasadena. This special gathering features Bishop Kenny Martin as our guest speaker and worship led by Chapel of Change.

Experience authentic fellowship, uplifting worship, and spiritual renewal with your FMCSC family. Event includes:
• Coffee & fellowship starting at 9:30 AM
• Program from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Complimentary lunch
• Childcare available
• Spanish translation provided

RSVP by February 7th – check your email!
Location: PazNaz, Pasadena
Questions? Contact: [email protected]

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