By Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is continuing long-term efforts to serve Syrian refugees through its field personnel and ministry partners in the Middle East and now Southeast Europe. CBF has sent $5,000 to field personnel Alicia and Jeff Lee in Macedonia to support their partnerships with local nongovernmental organizations meeting … Continue reading
Category Archives: Syria
CBF Prayers for Syrian Refugees
Over the past five years, more than 4.1 million Syrians have fled their homeland, seeking refuge in neighboring countries as well as Europe. Nearly 8 million Syrians have been internally displaced. We are witnessing the largest forced migration since World War II — what has been called “the biggest humanitarian emergency of our era.” Christ’s … Continue reading
CBF Syrian Refugee Response: Field personnel meet needs in Macedonia
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship recently sent $5,000 to field personnel Alicia and Jeff Lee as part of its long-term response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Learn more about the Fellowship’s response in Southeast Europe and countries in the Middle East here. By Alicia and Jeff Lee Over the last few months there has been a … Continue reading
Separated: A Syrian Civil War Reflection
By Janee Angel This precious little girl is my daughters’ cousin. She is just a few months older than Phoebe. They have never met. I imagine they would be fast playmates but geography divides them. While my 4-year-old goes to sleep in a comfortable home with princesses all around, her cousin sleeps in a crowded … Continue reading
Syrian Refugee Crisis: CBF field personnel celebrate Jesus, feed the hungry in Lebanon
By Aaron Weaver In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells the crowd: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” For all Christians, loving one’s enemy is no easy task. Jesus’ command … Continue reading
CBF makes appeal for Disaster Response funds to meet immediate needs of Syrian refugees
September 12, 2013 DECATUR, GA – The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship is making a difference in the lives of refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria and is encouraging its constituents to financially support the ongoing efforts of CBF field personnel and ministry partners in the region. The civil war in Syria over the past two … Continue reading