Home 9 Latest News 9 CBAC News 9 Finding a New Home

Finding a New Home

May 30, 2015

goodbye-syriaWhat would it take to force you out of Canada? Aside from our recent winter, would natural disaster or social upheaval force you to abandon your home, belongings, and say “goodbye” to life as you know it? Can you imagine what would force you to flee?

In the last 4 years, at least 4 million people have said goodbye to Syria and have become refugees in neighbouring countries while millions more have been displaced within the country. By the end of 2015, Lebanon will be hosting over 2 million refugees (mostly Syrians). One in three people in Lebanon will be a refugee!

Lebanon & Syria have been politically and culturally at odds and often considered enemies. The situation is untenable and dangerous and the UN has called on developed countries for help. Canada has promised to bring 10,000 Syrian refugees over the next three years.

Through CBM, our partner church, the Lebanese Baptists, have been helping 20,000 refugees providing food, shelter, mattresses, stoves and education programs. It’s been miraculous and people have experienced the love of Christ. But now we are being asked us to provide durable solutions for the most needy families.

As Canadian Baptists, we are nationally committing to help 100 Syrian families. The CABC has a goal of bringing 50 families to Atlantic Canada! This is huge! Presently between CABC churches only sponsor about one family a year. We will all need to play a part in this.

Paradise Baptist Church is a small congregation outside of Bridgetown, NS, who believe God is calling them to sponsor a family. “We’re tired of just watching world news. We want to change reality for at least one family. We want to welcome them, look after them and give them a chance for a new life.” The church has no prior sponsorship experience but is leading our response to the Syrian refugee crisis.

While some of our churches are struggling to exist, sponsorship can be a life-giving reminder of why we exist. We have God’s love to share, for we were all homeless refugees and He made us his children.

It won’t be easy. However, despite the difficulties, may both welcomers and welcomees, experience more of heaven on earth. And right now, it looks like the first family to arrive will get to hear their hosts say, “Welcome to Paradise.”

Interested in sponsoring? Contact or go to https://atlanticbaptist.ca/refugees for more information.

More

Transition in Our CBAC Youth & Family Team

Transition in Our CBAC Youth & Family Team

The Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) announced today that Laura Bennett will complete her ministry as Associate Director of Youth & Family Ministries effective September 30th, 2025, while continuing in her role as Coordinator of Justice & Advocacy...

read more
Tidal Impact 2025 – June Prayer Update 2

Tidal Impact 2025 – June Prayer Update 2

Tidal Impact is just around the corner! Please partner with us in prayer as teams finish their final preparations and youth get packed and ready to go! Let's pray over Tidal Impact using some portions of Psalm 23. 'The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need......

read more

Active in Mission 2025 Playlists

Looking for some music to motivate you while you GET ACTIVE for this year's Active in Mission? The planning team has put together some motivating playlists!  SPOTIFY:   Full playlist 1 Hour Workout 20 Minute Workout  APPLE MUSIC:  Full playlist 1 hr workout  20 min...

read more
Depositing Records at Oasis

Depositing Records at Oasis

📂 Depositing Records at OASIS? Please Contact Atlantic Baptist Archives in Advance Are you planning to bring records for deposit with the Atlantic Baptist Archives during this year’s OASIS conference? To ensure a smooth and secure transfer, we must...

read more