About 4,000 Sudanese orphans who have spent most of their childhood trying to escape their nation's brutal war are getting a chance to start new lives. As children, they escaped burning homes, witnessed brutal murders of their parents and friends, survived forced military service, the threat of wild animals, hunger and disease. God's power really directed me and gave me strength. Many like him are Christians who strongly believe that God helped them escape during the religious strife between Sudan's Islamic government in the North and the rebel forces in the largely Christian South. They want to be good citizens and positively influence their people's future.
American churches can learn from the strength and vibrancy of their faith.
World Relief is calling on churches to help meet the unique needs of these young refugees. Many have never seen a store, a set of stairs or even a faucet. They will need people to welcome them into a community of faith and help them navigate the complexities of American life. Someone cared for a refugee named Jesus. Let's start the new year by helping one of these young Sudanese survivors start a new life.