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Statement on Racism from the New Baptist Covenant
A Statement from the New Baptist Covenant
We have been called to build God's Kingdom; one in which all people are loved as precious children of God. Recent tragedies in Ferguson, MO and Staten Island, NY have brought national attention to the racial divides that continue to exist in our society and the inequalities that sustain that division, demean God's beloved children, and violate the Kingdom of God. Jesus tells us that we will be known by our love. In the days to come, let us put our hands, our feet, and our voices toward showing this Kingdom love.
Churches around the nation will dedicate time in worship to acknowledge the reality of racial injustice in our society and to pray for God's healing and protection. We will pray that the Holy Spirit will empower us to build a more just and loving society for our children. I hope that you will join this effort and stand in solidarity to bear witness to God's love and our need for justice with peace.
The sin of racial injustice was not created in a day and redemption from its grasp will not come in a day. True redemption requires a long and faithful journey. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the New Baptist Covenant movement is committed to this journey. Even as we pause this Sunday to pray for divine courage and healing, I hope that you will commit yourself to this long journey as God leads us toward the dawning of a new day of true reconciliation and transformation.
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Medicaid Re-enrollment
If your ministry serves Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids, the Dept. of Human Services has a message and materials for you.
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- Redetermination began in April 2023. Based on changes in federal law, the State of Georgia must complete redeterminations up to May 2024. We want to ensure current Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members are still eligible for coverage.
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- During redetermination, the State of Georgia will collect and verify member information, including contact and income details as well as other requested information and documents that will be used to determine member eligibility. Not everyone will go through this process at the same time. In fact, it will take about 14 months to reach everyone.
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- Members can visit gateway.ga.gov to view their redetermination date and to update their contact information today so they can stay informed about the status of their coverage.
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- Members who need help can visit their local Division of Family & Children Services office for support. To find the location and business hours for local offices, visit: dfcs.ga.gov/location
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- For more information on Medicaid redetermination, we are including a partner toolkit with resources in multiple languages, please visit “Stay Informed. Stay Covered.”
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Lutheran Resource in Response to Gun Violence
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, saddened by the all-too-frequent occurrences of gun violence in the U.S., invites you on a journey of prayer, scripture, stories, and church teachings with this resource, A 60-Day Journey Towards Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence - an ELCA Resource Through daily observances, it calls us to work toward the prevention of gun violence as people of God who strive for justice and peace in all the world. It may be used for individual reflection, group Bible study, adult education sessions, and congregational daily devotions. This began on June 16 but can be used at any time.
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