03.23.2017
Helping Families Thrive Luncheon
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02.21.2017
Light the Way for Refugees and Immigrants
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02.17.2017
Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska eliminates 15 refugee resettlement positions
OMAHA, Neb. (February 17, 2017) On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, the largest refugee resettlement organization in Nebraska, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS), gave notice of the elimination of 15 employee positions in the organization’s…
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02.11.2017
Surge in volunteers after executive action halting refugee resettlement
Since the signing of an executive order halting refugee resettlement, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska has provided orientation for a growing number of volunteers. Those volunteers will help refugees by co-sponsoring families, helping to set up…
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02.07.2017
KETV: Change of heart for man who ‘hated’ Muslims
John Dutcher used to hate Muslims. After Muslim refugees from different parts of the world moved into his apartment complex, he had a change of heart.
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02.04.2017
An Urgent Request
Now is the Time to Stand Strong with Refugees The mission of Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska is “to express God’s love for all people.” Expressing God’s love includes “welcoming the stranger.” As people of faith, LFS…
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01.31.2017
Inextinguishable: Light the Way for Refugees and Immigrants
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01.30.2017
I Will Always Welcome Them
I can never forget the contributions our refugees have made. After first being vetted, we offer them hope and safety. Women and children who have lost fathers and brothers. Mothers and girls who have been…
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01.29.2017
A Prayer for Refugees
At a time when U.S. policy is closing our door to refugees, here is a prayer we are sharing with churches to use for “Prayers of the People” on Sunday. God of the sojourner, You…
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