Prayer and Mindfulness

The first thing to begin with is mindfulness and prayer. As Christians we pray. So here is a list to pray daily for during the next few days, weeks, and months. You might even print the list and put it on your refrigerator or at the dinning room table or someplace where you will see it regularly.

Pray: Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace.

Pray: Heavenly Father, you are the source of all goodness, generosity and love. We thank you for opening the hearts of many to those who are fleeing for their lives. Help us now to open our arms in welcome, and reach out our hands in support; that the desperate may find new hope, and lives torn apart be restored. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, Our Lord, who fled persecution at His birth and at His last, triumphed over death. Amen

Archbishop of Canterbury wrote an impassioned statement about the refugee crisis; it begins, 'This is a hugely complex and wicked crisis'.



Violence Has Forced 60 Million People From Their Homes, The Atlantic

Exodus of Syrians Highlights Political Failure of the West, New York Times

One Syrian Boy's Plea, Al Jazeera America

Compass Rose Society Go to the site and roll the bar over to immigrant crisis in Europe. Then make your gift. All Dollars will go to Joel Nafuma Refugee Center in Rome, and to the Churches in Europe and organizations doing direct work with Refugees through the office of The Rt. Rev. Pierre Whalon.

World Relief (donate to provide backpacks for resettled children here - one of my favorite sites)

Doctors Without Borders: Has three rescue ships in the Mediterranean, on Tuesday alone they rescued 1,658 people

Hand in Hand for Syria: Working within Syrian borders to provide aid. Donations are made via British currency but these are easily converted from US donations during the transaction.

The Southern Baptists who do a very good job at combining service with donation. Take a look at their site here. It includes a text link for donations.

Project: “Save a Life”

Donor: Individual Donors

Major Goal: “Save a Life” humanitarian campaign, aimed at providing support to Syrian Refugees, who escaped the war in Aleppo and moved to Lebanon, to obtain one-way ticket to travel to Armenia. In response to this large-scale humanitarian project initiated by “ALEPPO” CCO, people worldwide continuously raise funds in support of Syrian Refugees. Over 800 Syrian Refugees are registered in the lists of Aid Applicants. On account of funds raised it became possible to obtain one-way ticket for 70 Syrian Refugees. Many refugees were already moved from Lebanon to Armenia. The others will move in upcoming weeks and months if Funds become available!









It is worth to note, that the one-way ticket fee required for relocation of each person from Lebanon to Armenia amounts to:

• 360 – 380$ (one-way ticket for MEA Aircraft from Lebanon to Armenia, including 30kg baggage); or

• 285$ (one-way ticket for FlyDubai Aircraft destination Lebanon, Dubai, Armenia, including 30kg baggage); or

• 265$ (one-way ticket for FlyDubai Aircraft destination Lebanon, Dubai, Armenia, including 20kg baggage).

Including these in-country transfer expenses:

• 50$ (transfer cost per person, including 2 suitcases, by bus):

• 17$ (fee for Exit Visa to cross the border),

• 20$ (taxi cost to reach the Lebanon Airport);

• 8$ (transfer cost from Yerevan Airport).

• 25$ (other costs that should be provided to a traveling person).

The Total amount per person is 488$. This calculation is made taking into account that 1$=290 Syrian Liras.





Each Sponsor will be given a contact information of Sponsored person.

We have already received approximately $40,000 in donations which will be sent to ALEPPO CCO in Yerevan. Donations are being sent as received. We urgently need your help before it is too late. If you want to add your name and HELP, NOW is the time to act:





1) one person ($ 488);

2) one couple ($ 976);

3) one Family with two children ($ 1,952)

4) Any other amount to cover several Families





Please send your check accordingly to ST KEVORK ARMENIAN CHURCH - MEMO : S.O.S. Aleppo - Yerevan. All your donations will be Tax deductible.

Please indicate your first and last Name; your organization if any; your e-mail address; your phone number and your City of residence.

Hellenic Postal Office of Mythymna

℅ The Captain’s Table

Molyvos 81108, Lesvos, Greece

ITEMS TO SEND for SYRIAN REFUGEES on GREEK ISLAND OF LESVOS:

Sneakers, gym shoes for men, women and children (all sizes) are a HIGH PRIORITY

Sweatpants of all sizes.

Briefs/underwear for men, women and children (all sizes)

Men’s trousers (small, medium and large) and shoes

Baby powder milk

Any non-perishables like nut butters or other long-lasting foods.

Diapers

Feminine products

Sleeping bags

Plastic to cover the floor/for shade

Tents/tarpaulin

Mats (camping or yoga mats)

Hats and caps for sunshade (adults and children/light colours because of the sun)

Electric Plug for multiple devices (european voltage)

(Read more here about the Anglican response to the global crisis.)It is important to have the facts about what is actually happening globally. In a world where there are a lot of memes and news blips, it is easy to believe you know what is going on. Know the facts. Thanks to Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) you can find these articles helpful in understanding exactly what is happening.EMM writes, "Media are publishing articles on a daily basis chronicling the most recent events and statistics. This crisis is complex geopolitically and historically. The terminology can also be confusing."Here is a selection of articles that may be helpful:One of the easiest ways to help is to donate. Every relief organization is overwhelmed by this crisis. However, I urge you to not stop here, but also do some of the hard things as well. Here are some great places to donate:Help Syrians stranded on the Greek Island of Lesvos, send items from the list below, and mail to:Everyone who has a Facebook page and twitter account can share these links. Share solid information.You can Follow Episcopal Migration Ministries on Facebook and Twitter . Share news articles and stories online and through your social media networks. Generate discussions in your community about the issues refugees are facing.If you're a teacher, use UNHCR's toolkit for teaching young people about migration and refugees.If you are in a congregation, use the Prayer for Syria or the prayers above as part of your Sunday or daily worship.