Matthew 2535 REFUGEE CRISIS The refugee crisis facing Europe is the biggest population movement since the Second World War Many of those seeking sanctuary have escaped the civil war in Syria which is entering its fifth year and has no end in sight ID: 556762
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‘When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat, and when I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. When I was a stranger, you welcomed me’(Matthew 25:35)
REFUGEE CRISISSlide2
The refugee crisis facing Europe is the biggest population movement since the Second World WarSlide3
Many of those seeking sanctuary have escaped the civil war in Syria, which is entering its fifth year and has no end in sightSlide4
Four million Syrian refugees have fled their homeland.
Tearfund is working with partners across the Middle East where the
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ajority of those affected are still based.Slide5
We’re also partnering with European churches to help people who have fled the conflict and undertaken hazardous journeys to reach the EUSlide6
PLEASE PRAY:
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or a swift, compassionate and more effective response to the refugee crisis in EuropeSlide7
PLEASE PRAY:
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hat those fleeing war and persecution will find safe havens where they can begin to put the traumas they have experienced behind them and lead lives free from fear
for solutions to the root causes driving people to flee – the conflict in Syria, poverty and inequality
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or our church partners in Europe as they seek to show the love of Jesus to people who’ve lost family, friends, homes and livelihoodsSlide8
Your gifts will help refugees:Slide9
THANK YOU
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