Many ABC-USA churches are stepping up and assisting Karen refugees as they make their way to the U.S. from refugee camps overseas. Most Karen are Christians who came to know Christ through the faithful efforts of American Baptist missionaries who came to their area in the 19th century. They consider American Baptists to be their spiritual forebears. FBC Boise has been working with the Karen in the Boise area for more than a year now. The ministry continues to mature and is truly wonderful. I received this brief update from Pastor Bruce Young several weeks ago:
I wanted to forward a very cool picture from yesterday. After church yesterday we had a potluck gathering for just our Karen refugees and the FBC volunteers who have adopted them. It was very cool to see what God has brought together and the true friendships that have developed between the FBC people and their assigned families which they have adopted.
If you would like to assist with this ministry I am sure that FBC would love to tell you how. Contact information may be found at their web site: www.fbcboise.org.
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