During the 2019 fiscal year (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019), we saw God do amazing things with affiliate funding, volunteers, church partners, and the launch of a new community learning group!
For an annual Hope for New York Sunday event, a special prayer was shared at Redeemer Lincoln Square: "Father, remind our hearts that there are no ordinary people, that there are no mere mortals, but that every person is an image bearer of the most high, deserving of honor."
What does it really mean to show mercy? And, does it mean grand gestures? Simply, being merciful showing strength, even with the smallest but most meaningful sacrifices.
What role should lament play at the crisis at the border? What is it like to live in fear of deportation? What are the factors that cause NYC families to enter homeless shelters? You’ll find content that speaks to these questions and more in this month’s Mercy & Justice Round-Up.
Justice can be a controversial word in conversations between Christians—perhaps it is due to the current political climate, or perhaps we just don’t have the word defined properly. So, what does it mean to "do justice"?