wfn.org | 2009 World Refugee Day Theme: Real People, Real Needs

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2009 World Refugee Day Theme: Real People, Real Needs

Church World Service urges congregations and communities to observe
World Refugee Day, celebrated this year on June 20.

This year's CWS resources emphasize how important it is for our
nation to continue to welcome refugees, even in this time of economic
recession.

A flyer suitable for use as a congregational bulletin insert or handout
at community events builds on the United Nation's theme for this
year's observances, "Real People, Real Needs."

The worship resource considers the example set by the Zarephath widow
(I Kings 17), who shared her last piece of bread with Elijah during a
famine.  God rewarded her faith by sustaining her household until the
famine ended.

Go to www.churchworldservice.org/immigration to download these free
resources.

For more information contact Carol Fouke-Mpoyo, (212) 870-2673,

> cfouke@churchworldservice.org.