jimig, Author at Lutheran Family Services

Myths about Refugees

A refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war, or violence. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political...

Helping Families Thrive Luncheon

Light the Way for Refugees and Immigrants

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...

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...

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.

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...

Inextinguishable: Light the Way for Refugees and Immigrants

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...

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...