What would it feel like to be a refugee and leave everything? What would it feel like to feel unsafe?

• for yourself
• for your family

Most of us will never know or experience this reality. Learn about the families we as Bow Valley Christian Church are sponsoring.

We have a unique opportunity to unleash Jesus' love as we welcome families to Canada.

What can we do?

• Pray for their safety and perseverance.
• Give your time: befriending, teaching, serving, organizing, volunteering and more.
• Increase your awareness of the persecution of our Christian brothers and sisters
• Donate gifts & funds.

BVCC commits to supporting families for a minimum of one year. The financial commitment is sometimes shared with extended family already here in Canada and sometimes BVCC provides full financial support for one year. Each family’s situation is unique.

The government stipulates a minimum amount of financial support that must be given to each family. That minimum means the family is living below the poverty line. BVCC is committed to providing each family with more than that minimum. Also, unexpected, and necessary, expenses (eg. Dental costs) frequently arise and BVCC endeavours to assist families with these unexpected expenses when possible.

Your continued financial contributions to the Refugee Sponsorship Fund are essential and greatly appreciated.

We thank God for His provision through your generosity.

JOIN US AT THE AIRPORT

The Shahzad family will arrive in Calgary this Tuesday, June 23 at 3:05 PM on flight LH 4404 (Lufthansa).

We will meet them at door 16 on the Arrivals level.

We estimate an hour and a half to clear Calgary customs. Plan to meet us 4:00-4:30PM.

Call the office at 403-286-5300 if you have any questions.

Praise God! Please continue to pray that their travel and transition will go smoothly. 

Maryam and Shahzad, along with their three children, Jason-15, Genelia-12,  and Shiggaion-6, have been refugees for nearly 9 years. Originally from Pakistan, they fled to Baku, Azerbaijan and are without status, rights, steady employment or educational opportunities. We have been working with their church in Baku, which has contributed financial support towards our sponsorship of them.

We have secured accommodations for them and are in the process of setting up their new home.

We are happy to accept special funds towards the expenditures below.  As required by regulations, we will need to purchase...

• new mattresses
• stock their pantry for arrival
• the purchase of winter outerwear

Let’s reach out and give these brothers and sisters a joyous welcome!

Get the latest news about these refugee families. Find updates on our fundraising and other initiatives.