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Words of Welcome, an eNewsletter from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Words of Welcome, an eNewsletter from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Issue 2, May 2010 Words of Welcome HomeLIRS Home
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A congregation in Rehoboth Beach has turned a fledgeling ministry for newcomers into one of Delaware's largest English As a Second Language programs in just nine years. From a small seed grant received through LIRS, Lutheran Church of Our Savior has nurtured a thriving program whose broad branches offer welcome to many. Read more.
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shim Being aware of cultural differences is a great first step when attempting to foster a welcoming environment. Download the Be Not Afraid cultural competency guide and discuss the content with members of your congregation or community. shim We believe that welcome starts with simple acts such as learning a few words in a new language. Here are three words in Haitian Creole: aprann (learn); rakante (tell); byenvinni (be welcome). Learn more about Simple Acts of Welcome and share that you've completed "Simple Words." shim
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We can do it. We can make a difference. Even when the problems seem insurmountable, we can adjust, and we can do it.
-- Pastor David Seabaugh of Bethal Lutheran Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota, whose congregation has welcomed many newcomers by offering financial literacy classes.
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Words of Welcome is a monthly eNewsletter of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a cooperative agency of the ELCA, LCMS and LELCA. We welcome your feedback. Send compliments, corrections and ideas to wow@lirs.org. Unless otherwise noted, the articles in Words of Welcome are not copyrighted, and may be republished with the following statement: “Reproduced courtesy of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, www.lirs.org.” Photographs may not be reproduced without permission.

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