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On the third Sabbath of every month, Terrina Williams tells the Children\u2019s Story at Meadowbridge Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia. This year, Sabbath, June 21st<\/sup>, happened to be a special day\u2014World Refugee Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To mark the occasion, Terrina chose the hymn \u201cJesus Loves the Little Children.\u201d<\/em> For months, the children had been learning the histories behind their favorite songs, and this Sabbath was no different. But today\u2019s story carried an extra meaning, one that connected the children to refugees around the world through the work of ADRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terrina had reached out to Sharon Aka, ADRA\u2019s Director of Adventist Partnerships, to ask if she might share resources with the children. Aka joyfully agreed, sending children\u2019s books titled They Call Me a Migrant,<\/em> along with ADRA coloring sheets, and small 3D coin banks for the children to take home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Children from Meadowbridge Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia, show off the book “Call Me a Migrant,” a book by ADRA International. \n[Photos courtesy of Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church]\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Story Behind the Song<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On Sabbath morning, Terrina stood before the children with great anticipation. She told them about Reverend Clarence Herbert Woolston, pastor of East Baptist Church in Philadelphia, who wrote \u201cJesus Loves the Little Children.\u201d<\/em> Each week, children from many different nationalities came to hear his sermons\u2014and watch his magic tricks. Sadly, while the pastor welcomed them, others in the church did not. Parents told their children to stay away from the migrants. Some even left the sanctuary in protest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rev. Woolston\u2019s heart ached over this unchristlike spirit. One night, moved by the Holy Spirit, he sat down to write a hymn that would capture the truth of God\u2019s love for every child. His words still resonate today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRed and yellow, black and white,
They are precious in His sight,
Jesus loves the little children of the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kids from Meadowbridge Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia, during Children’s Story. \n[Photos courtesy of Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church]\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Learning About Refugees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After telling the story, Terrina asked the children: \u201cDo you know who a migrant or refugee is?\u201d<\/em> When no one raised their hand, she explained: \u201cA migrant or refugee is someone who has to leave their country\u2014sometimes because of poverty, sometimes because of tornadoes or hurricanes, and sometimes because of war or danger. They are looking for safety and hope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She then introduced the children to ADRA, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, which works in more than 100 countries to help people facing disasters, war, and poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Gift from ADRA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the close of the story, Terrina handed out the books and coin banks that ADRA had sent. The children were thrilled. She encouraged them: \u201cThis summer, as you color and build your coin banks, think about how you can support ADRA\u2019s global mission\u2014or even help someone in need right here in your neighborhood. You are never too young to serve the Lord or make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The children\u2019s responses showed that the message had landed: \u201cIt is good to help all people in need.\u201d<\/em> \u201cWe should love one another.\u201d<\/em> \u201cWe can work hard for Jesus.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gratitude and Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Antoinette Murekatete, Children\u2019s Story Ministries Director, expressed her gratitude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI just want to say thank you, ADRA, for all you have done worldwide. Thank you for the gifts you sent for our children here at Meadowbridge. The coin banks and the books are treasures. The children are already using them to collect coins for ADRA. May God continue to bless and provide for you as you bless others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On World Refugee Day Sabbath, the children of Meadowbridge Adventist Church learned not only the story behind a beloved hymn but also what it means to follow Jesus\u2019 example\u2014to love, welcome, and care for all of God\u2019s children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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