Encoura(ger)
The Hebrew word ger means “stranger” or “sojourner,” and God calls His people to love the ger as themselves. This shirt celebrates our volunteers who give courage to the stranger.
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WELCOME
Explore stories, updates, and reflections from this part of GoTEN's work.
WELCOME
Stories in this collection.
From Boxes to Belonging
Thank you, GCU City Serve, for opening the door to so many of these moments. Your gifts are more than physical items—they are seeds of dignity, hope, and transformation.
Read storyOpen Your Door
Inviting someone into your home and showing hospitality, regardless of who they are, is a sign of mutual respect and care.
Read storyClues at the Front Door
Enjoy these practical tips to help you transition from neighbor to friend as you visit their home and share life together.
Read storyPreparing for the Next Refugee Wave
While resettlement presently appears far from hitting peak numbers, “the next wave” is almost inevitable. The time for the Church to prepare is now.
Read storyFrom Neighbor to Friend to Family: Part 3 of a 3 Part Series
Significant time and investment is necessary, but achieving this level of friendship is truly one of life’s greatest honors.
Read storyA Christmas Story: Jesus, The Refugee Kid
As we celebrate Christmas, let’s remember that the story of Jesus is also a story about refugees, and a reminder that we must stand in solidarity with those who find themselves displaced, vulnerable and oppressed.
Read storyFrom Neighbor to Friend to Family: Part 2 of a 3 Part Series
Friendship is a bond between two people, commonly developed through shared interests or experiences. Find out how to go from neighbor to friend!
Read storyFrom Neighbor to Friend to Family: Part 1 of a 3 Part Series
God is very clear about how He desires the people of His kingdom to welcome their neighbors. GoTEN is intentional about creating an environment that is welcoming to newly arrived neighbors and invites you to be part of it!
Read storySpecial Deliveries
These baskets of kitchen supplies and colorful bags of school supplies are a representation of the servant heart of Christ.
Read storyShop Refugee Gaining Notoriety in Phoenix
Fox 10 in Phoenix recently covered Shop Refugee in the video story above.
Read storyDiscovering God's Will Through Delight
The Bible is filled with verses that talk about delighting in God and the importance of having a heart for Him.
Read storySomali People
Consider what it would be like if you lived with circumstances such as Somalis do.
Read storyWelcome Home.
Kindness often mean so much more to others than we could ever know, nor are they easily forgotten.
Read storyA Mile in His Shoes
When many refugees arrive in the United States, they feel as though few people they meet have “walked a mile in their shoes”.
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