Jerusalem at night, photo: Ron Cantrell

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Plight of Refugees: Not in My City!

We were all pretty horrified to hear that the refugees had been on a bus nearly all day. They were first bussed from Beersheva to Jerusalem. The hope was that their situation would help to bring public attention to the plight of the Sudanese refugees. Once arriving in Jerusalem, however, it was clear that they would have no where to stay.

So, a few hours later, they were bussed back to Beersheva! There there were met once again by the University students who took up their role as caretakers, giving hospitality Israeli style. I learned they did not get into a temporary camp until 11:00 pm that night.

Following their days events, I was relieved to finally learn they were settled down for the night, and I too, could rest. Tomorrow I will find the students and give them my help! Please help me to do this, my heart prayed with resolution once again as I drifted off to sleep.

0 comments: