Christians And Immigration by Carol Prigan

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Slide Notes

Christians And Immigration

Presentation for use with Gethsemane Lutheran Church's Lifetime Learning class.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CHRISTIANS AND IMMIGRATION

SESSION 1: REMEMBER THAT You Were ALIENS IN THE LAND OF EGYPT

First question:
Why?

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Second Question:
Scripture?

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Old Testament
Background

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Isaiah 56:1-8

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Examples:
Eunuchs and Foreigners

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Radical Inclusion

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New Testament Parallels

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Mark 7:1-5, 14-23

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Physical Body = ?

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Do Boundaries Protect?

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What barriers/boundaries exist among you, your community, and the "strangers in our midst?"

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How might you break down the barriers that prevent individuals from welcoming more recent immigrants to this country?

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Next Week:
The Beloved Community

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Carol Prigan

www.herrealtors.com/carolprigan