I just came from a meeting with the city councilwoman that represents the district where our church is located. She seemed very interested and very positive about the benefit the community garden will be to our local neighborhood and of course, to the refugees. Even though I'm not sure how much she can really help with the mound of regulations the City of Phoenix is requiring us to meet, (all of which take money that we don't have,)I think it was valuable and strategic to meet with her. Please pray that she will find favor with the city planning department and that they would give us some grace for such a worthwhile cause, especially one that is completely non-profit and charity oriented.
I'm now a part of the founding board of directors for a new entity here in Phoenix called the Phoenix Refugee Connection. This is a Christian organization that will endeavor to inform local churches about the needs of the refugee community and help them mobilize to meet that need. We want them to see that God has made it possible for them to fulfill the great commission to make disciples of all nations, right here in their own communities.
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