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FAITH CONNECTIONS
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Woodside Bible Thanksgiving Gifts
Thanks to the generosity of Woodside Bible Church, many residents of our Adrian Affordable Living Community enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving.

Photo by: Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Prayer Vigil for Peace at St. Mary the Protectress
The first anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine was somberly
acknowledged with a prayer vigil at St. Mary the Protectress
Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Southfield in February. Samaritas Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Holland
staff locked arms with members of the Ukrainian community and The loving congregation of Holland’s Good Shepard Lutheran Church
this congregation to pray for Ukraine, its people, and its defenders demonstrated that you don’t need to be next door to make a ripple of
and remember the heroes who have given their lives in the fight change. Thanks to their generosity, families in our New Americans
for freedom.
Grand Rapids program received Household Starter Kits to help them
get ready for the holiday and the new year. In addition, to household
supplies, Samaritas clients received gift cards from Target and Meijer
for essential needs.

Oakland Students 'School' Adults on Empathy
When the sixth graders of Oakland Christian School in Auburn Almost 160 Easter Baskets Donated
Hills learned about refugees, they wanted to do something to New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Southfield delivered 156 Easter
support the New Americans in southeast Michigan. They started Baskets to help our Detroit foster kids have a happy easter. We couldn't
by making handmade welcome cards for the new arrivals be happier to have New Hope as a new faith-based partner.
Samaritas cares for and even held a bake sale to raise money to
support them further. This kind of humanity is a gift to our
community.

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