Christmas programs for displaced Christian children are successful. / American groups protest arrest of Christian woman for blasphemy / Meetings with Senators on Capitol Hill – The new leadership in Congress / Our annual participation in the live Nativity on Capitol Hill (Protests)
Most of the Christmas for Refugees events in Lebanon and Syria were reinstated. One of the Christmas programs for Syrian refugee children was held in Akkar which is in the far north of Lebanon. About one out of every three people now living in Akkar are Syrian refugees.
Religious Freedom Coalition Vice President, Mandy Marlowe, participated in the live Nativity at the Supreme Court Building earlier this month. The live Nativity is a great way to spread the message of the true meaning of Christmas in our nation’s capital.
Christmas for Refugees programs in Lebanon and Syria restored! / Christians continue to suffer in Iraq even after Islamic State defeat / New water well needed at orphanage – Drilling authorized and funded / The mess on Capitol Hill has not been cleaned up – Meeting with Senator
Jos Christian Refuge for Children opens fully functional. Praise God! / Graduating orphans need transition homes during 33% unemployment / Former Muslims who accept the Lord need assistance and prayers / Christmas for Refugees programs face first cuts in over a decade
Bestselling author and internationally recognized journalist Ken Timmerman is a long-time member of the Board of Directors of the Religious Freedom Coalition. His newest book, And the Rest is History, is now available.
The displaced Christian orphans we have cared for over the last several years have moved into their new home in Jos, Nigeria. The children have sent photos and videos of appreciation. They know we care for them with the love of the Lord.
Working on Capitol Hill to stop the killing of Christians in Nigeria / Our orphanage is an Island of mercy in a sea of hatred. / Children begin the move into Jos Christian Refuge for Children / Christmas for Refugees funding lags – Trusting the Lord for success
Funding for the Christmas programs is well behind, and I have been unable to transfer funds according to our schedules. Is there something more at play? We can still make it with the help of the Christmas Matching Gift Fund.
I was one of several leaders of groups concerned with religious freedom that signed a letter to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken asking that Nigeria once again be designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) regarding religious freedom.