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End The Waiting
For more than 75 years, Australia has welcomed over one million refugees. Together, let's build on that legacy and #EndTheWaiting for those still seeking safety, certainty, and belonging.
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"I woke up early this morning with a heavy heart for what’s happening in Aleppo and tried to make a vid cause I thought it was important for us to respond by amplifying the voices of the civilians and also to encourage people to pray.” - Jody Lightfoot, Common Grace
In the past week we have all been shocked by devastating images and messages coming out of Aleppo showing Syrians who are trapped in areas increasingly dominated by hostile government forces. You can find out more about Aleppo and how the conflict developed here, and stay updated on current international attempts to negotiate a ceasefire and evacuation, here.
We are encouraging Christians to do 3 things:
1. Learn - Become aware of what is taking place and help others learn too.
2. Pray - Let us all pray unceasingly for the safety of those at risk and for God's grace and peace to be known in Syria by those in fear.
3. Give - There are many wonderful organisations that do practical work on the ground in the region and one of the most helpful things we can do is support their work financially. For those who are unsure which organisation to give to, we suggest donating to World Vision Australia's Syria Crisis Appeal as they seek to respond with God's grace and compassion through their life-changing development and disaster relief work.
For more than 75 years, Australia has welcomed over one million refugees. Together, let's build on that legacy and #EndTheWaiting for those still seeking safety, certainty, and belonging.
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Read moreJames Harris, Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator, shares a reflection on the need to listen to those bearing the cost of war and our call to be peacemakers.
James Harris, Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator, shares a personal reflection on the growing conflict in the Middle East and Jesus’ invitation to walk the narrow path of love.
Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace’s National Director, reflects on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday pointing us to the way of love over fear, and peace over empire.
James Harris, Common Grace’s Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator, reflects on the breaking of the ceasefire in Gaza and how we can respond.