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Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are putting the parable of the Good Samaritan into action, helping disaster victims regardless of race, religion, or politics. Their work shows what it means to be a neighbor in today's divided world. #
Bishop Nathaniel Garang spent decades bringing hope to war-torn South Sudan, even earning the nickname "The Lost Bishop" when he disappeared into villages to serve his people. The 86-year-old Anglican leader who became the nation's first South Sudanese bishop died in Nairobi, leaving behind a legacy of courage and reconciliation.
A dedicated team of 13 volunteers from Salem's First Christian Church has been hand-stuffing more than 12,000 Easter eggs every year for five years to make the community's free Easter egg hunt possible. They start months early, tape each egg shut individually, and then celebrate their work together over dinner.
Pope Leo XIV reminded the world that helping others isn't reserved for saints or heroes. In his message for World Day of the Sick, he called on everyone to notice suffering around them and respond with simple, concrete acts of compassion.
After a 2022 fire destroyed their sanctuary, Bethany Presbyterian Church saw an opportunity instead of a setback. They're building a $12 million campus with affordable housing for immigrants and homeless families.
When 24 families faced sudden eviction in freezing weather, a Madison church turned crisis into community action. Volunteers are mobilizing trucks, muscle, and compassion to ensure no one is left in the cold.