Hello EMCC,

There is much suffering in the world today, and perhaps you’re experiencing some in your own life as well. The Apostle Paul recognized the privilege of his suffering and imprisonment for the sake of others. He was amazed to know that God shows no favouritism in this regard.

Paul encourages the church to be the hands and feet of Jesus and to care for each other. He says, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Gal 6:2). Care involves sacrifice of time and resources. It also brings healing and joy in our own lives as much as in the lives of others.

While we may not understand the reason for suffering and mindless conflicts around the world, we should remember that there is only one church, one body of Christ with a glorious purpose of revealing Jesus by caring for each other and bearing each other’s burdens.

David Benjamin

World Partners Church Facilitator

Caring for the Body of Christ

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world, with a significant number of people displaced due to ongoing violence and conflict.[1] The Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya has been in the news lately again.[2]  Resources are scarce, desperation is growing everyday. Today almost 300,000 people are living in the middle of nowhere.

Muzungu fled from DRC as a child, lived more than 20 years as a refugee in Kenya, and has now resettled in Canada. He speaks of heartbreak when his brother was taken from their home in the DRC and shot dead. In Kenya, he observed resilience in the people who spent decades in the refugee camp. Now in a country he can call his own, Muzungu and his family are grateful for the love and care shown by the churches here in Canada. As part of the sponsorship team, Cam and Karen, continue to care for Muzungu and his family, and they encourage us to not give up in caring for others. Hear their stories in the 15-minute video below.

[1] https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2024/10/why-is-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-wracked-by-conflict/

[2] https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1dew7zyg49o

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