Reflections

It was an emotional day for the Micah Corps while in Hastings listening to our immigrant friends, so we will share some of our reflections from the two days:

Rachel Linch: “The immigrants we had the opportunity to hear from yesterday had so much hope in their voices. To me, they are as bold as a lion, as in Psalm 28:1: ‘The wicked flee when no one is pursuing them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.’ Also, all people are children of God, which makes all people a reward. In today’s society and especially today’s American culture, not all people are treated accordingly. We are supposed to ‘love kindness’, as Micah says, but are we loving kindness when we do not treat strangers as children of God?”

Omar Cruz: “This past couple days I got the honor to listen to some amazing stories of faith and hope. Even though they went through struggles and harsh times, hope and faith keeps them going on with life.”

Cassie Reid: “The brave adults who shared their stories with us inspired me in ways of a pure moment of revelation utterly indescribable. And to be interviewing them the day of the new Immigration Reform Bill making it to the Senate floor simply solidified the moment in history as a step towards God’s Kingdom on Earth. I feel so blessed by my birthright and inspired to encourage those rights to be bestowed on all of the citizens of God’s world.”

Tori Osler: “I was absolutely blown away by the absolute courage all the immigrants, but especially the women, showed today by sharing their stories. They opened up to us a part of their life that is very real and painful for them, and that is a huge honor and speaks highly of the United Methodist Church and what we stand for.”