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July-August 2013Building a Bridge between the Church and the Nations at our Doorstep
Volunteer Information NightTuesday, Sept 3, 6-9pm
(location TBA) Please RSVP
Info Night Trainings are offered quarterly.
Or, if you have a group of 20 or more at your church we are happy to schedule
one for you at your location on any requested date.
Muslims & Jesus Workshop
Tuesday, July 30, 7:00pm
What do our Muslim friends believe about Jesus, the Bible, the Kingdom of God, prayer and prophets? And what are some redeeming truths they hold that build a bridge to communicate the
Gospel?
This workshop is presented by Jason Caywood and Cherie Gray.
Please [email protected]
Ramadan, July 9 - August 7, 2013 Muslims all over the world will be praying and fasting during daylight hours throughout this, their holy month. Every day for 30 days they will wake before sunrise and then feast after sunset. It is a time to purify themselves and focus completely on God. Do you have any Muslim friends? Here are some ideas that will help you be Jesus to them during this season: 1. Try to visit them in the evenings rather than during the day. If you visit in the day they will still insist that you eat and drink, even though they will not, and it is a bit awkward for both parties. 2. Invite them to your house during Ramadan to break fast together after sunset. Ask them beforehand what is important for this special meal called an “iftar” and where to buy it. 3. Keep in mind that visiting and sharing meals is more appropriate toward the end of the month. Ramadan starts out rather somber and ends up more festive, especially with the big holiday at the end.4. Be ready to tell your Muslim friends what you believe about fasting and what the Injeel (Bible) says about it. (see Isaiah 58:6-12 among others)5. Challenge your Muslim friends to read the “4 Holy Books” (Torah, Psalms, Gospels, Koran). Every good Muslim tries to read through the Koran beginning to end during Ramadan. The Ko-ran also commands Muslims to read these other Holy Books. Do some research and find one (Bible) for them in their own language.6. Consider a practical way to bless them in Jesus name during the 3 day holiday at the end of Ramadan. This holiday (eid al-fitr) is similar to our American Christmas with new clothes, gifts and lots of visiting.7. Pray! Intercede for Muslims throughout this month. It is hard to fast in the summer months. May the Holy Spirit moves and work among them in this time of spiritual devotion, radically changing hearts and revealing Jesus to them in a powerful way.
International Church Leaders Network A gathering of pastors and church leaders of international churches in Tucson, linking arms and encouraging one another in ministry. Monday, July 29 12:00 - 1:30pm Please RSVP to Lora [email protected]
Tucson Refugee Connections Refugee Networking ExtravaganzaCalling all people in Tucson who love and serve refugees in Jesus name, who mobilize their friends to welcome strangers at the airport, who leave their shoes at the door, know how to eat with their fingers, greet you in multiple languages, and turn English lessons into life adventures. We invite you to come and gather, to share, to learn, to network and to be encouraged. There will be workshops, simulations, ideas for mobilizing your church, info for beginners, handouts, skits, activities, stories, opportunities to share your resources and ideas, and a recap of the North American Refugee Roundtable.
Saturday, September 7th 9am - 4pm
To RSVP or to refer a workshop facilitator, please contact
[email protected] or go to our Facebook page
What an incredible season this is! I get to spend next week with kids from all over the world who live right here in Tucson. Then I get to head to Vancouver and join with refugee workers from across North America at the Refugee Roundtable. Then in September we are gonna have our own summit here in Tucson for the Refugee Ministry Networking Extravaganza. I LOVE to gather with others and celebrate what God is doing!
Cherie Gray Executive Director Tucson Refugee Ministry
NOTE: I usually send out “prayer stories” daily in the month of June, but instead we will be spreading out the prayer stories in newsletters throughout the year, highlighting refugees whom God has brought to Tucson.
Tucson Refugee Ministry is on Facebook! Check out our Facebook
fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tucson-Refugee-
Ministry/101638559902058
Newsletters and important announcements are sent out by email in a more timely manner.
If you would like to subscribe to our e-newsletter and help us save money please send a note to [email protected]
International Kids Kamp A contextual VBS
July 8 - 13
We have a record number of campers and volunteers this year and are ready for an incredible week!
Come out and join us for the PARENTS NIGHT CARNIVAL and see the kids perform on Friday, July 12th at 7:30pm.
EDUCATE & MOBILIZE
Most churches in Tucson still have not heard about the opportunities to welcome refugees.
Invite us to your church, small group, or Sunday School class to speak about
refugees. Contact [email protected] to
schedule a presentation.
PRayER SToRy There are nearly 1000 new refugees arriving in Tucson every year. They were forced to flee their country with nothing except what was on their back, leaving behind houses, careers, fortunes, friends and family. This is a true story of one those courageous people who is building their new life in America. Would you join me in bringing these nations, our neighbors, to the throne of God?
My name is Lu and I am Karenni . I was born in a Thailand Refugee camp and I came to America about four years ago. I always go to math club with John and Del on Sat-urday. They are amazing men and seem to love us so much! We meet in my friend's apartment. Every Saturday we go over the stuff we struggle study-ing together with and try to solve it. For example,
if I don't know how to solve a problem in math or I don't know how to do my work in my classes, I can get help in math club. It helps me with things I learned but forgot.
It doesn't only help with math , it also helps with a lot of other stuff. It has
helped me a lot with my learning in school and gaining greater understanding. John and Del helped me with my science fair project and I won Grand Prize in my Mid-dle School Science Fair. Then I advanced to Southern Arizona Regional Science Fair and got a 2nd place for 8th grade science . Math club is a great extra help and I love it.
LORD JESUS, PLEASE BLESS LU AND GIVE HIM GREAT CAPACITY TO LEARN AND TO GO FAR, NOT ONLY ACADEMICALLY, BUT ALSO IN HIS SPIRITUAL GROWTH. WE THANK YOU FOR THESE GENTLEMEN WHO GIVE UP EVERY SATURDAY TO INVEST IN THESE KIDS. RAISE UP MORE LIKE THEM.
GOT AIRLINE MILES?
If you have extra frequent flier miles, we could certainly put them to good use. Cherie is often invited to speak at conferences outside of Tucson. And TRM volunteers often have opportunities to attend conferences for ministry development that will impact TRM constituents (both refugees and churches).
