"Losing Everything But Their Newfound Freedom" is the headline accompanying this story by the Midland Reporter-Telegram's Audrie Palmer. The story is a follow-up to reports of a fire that destroyed sixteen units of the Coventry Pointe apartments Sunday morning.
Among those who lost their homes that day were two families of refugees who fled their government's oppression in Myanmar/Burma, and now make their home in Midland.
Ongoing efforts by members of Midland's Christian community to welcome them and aid them in adjusting to their new home have been stepped-up since Sunday morning. Kelli, a member of our 2008 Thailand Mission Team, has led these efforts and has been an inspiration and a blessing - not only to those she serves, but to those of us who have been called to serve with her.
Donations to help the victims of Sunday's fire can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Midland and designated for the Chin refugees. The church office number is (432) 684-7821.
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