Blessing the Twin Cities
Loving Our Neighbors in Deed and Truth
In this moment of tension that we are experiencing across our cities, we want to respond with the heart of Jesus: to love our neighbors, to seek peace, to protect the vulnerable, and to serve those in need with compassion.
We are united in the call to be present with those who are hurting. Below are some practical ways to help as well as prayer points. We encourage you to pray for our community and prayerfully consider how you can respond in a way that aligns with your capacity and calling!
Closet of Hope (Free Clothing Store)
Donate clothing and other essentials to this ministry that serves residents of Bloomington and Richfield.
One Fund (Transform Minnesota)
Give to help provide emergency financial support to immigrant churches and ministries in Minnesota.
Hope Academy
Give to provide short-term, emergency assistance to families in need who attend Hope Academy, which fosters hope in God within the inner-city of Minneapolis by providing a remarkable, God-centered education.
Source MN
Volunteer to provide rides home for food recipients as well as deliveries of food.
La Viña Church & Food Shelf
Volunteer to pack food and make home deliveries to residents in and around Burnsville.
Every Meal
Volunteer or give as Every Meal launches an effort to provide an additional 20,000 food bags to children and families
across our community as they adapt to the increased need for food support.
Prayer Points for Immigrants & Community Members Affected by Deportations
- Pray that those facing uncertainty, separation, or loss would experience the Lord as their refuge, comfort, and present help in trouble. Psalm 34:17-18; Nahum 1:7
- Ask that cases would be handled with fairness, truth, and mercy, honoring both human dignity and the rule of law. Proverbs 21:3, Zechariah 7:9.
- Pray for protection over children, peace for families, and provision for daily needs during times of disruption. Psalm 68:5-6, Matthew 19:14.
- Pray that those overwhelmed by fear would find refuge in the Lord, trusting Him rather than being ruled by anxiety or uncertainty. Psalm 46:1-2, Proverbs 29:25.
- Pray that local churches would show Christlike love—offering prayer, practical care, and Gospel hope—without compromising Biblical truth or godly order. Matthew 5:16, James 1:27.
Prayer Points for Law Enforcement
- Pray that those entrusted with enforcing the law would do so as servants of God, seeking justice rather than self-interest and acting with integrity before Him. Romans 13:1-4, Micah 6:8.
- Ask the Lord to grant clear judgement, moral clarity, and restraint as officers navigate difficult cases involving families, communities, and public safety. James 1:5, Proverbs 2:6.
- Pray for physical safety and spiritual resilience for those in law enforcement. Pray that they would know and trust in God's peace. Psalm 91:1-2, Philippians 4:6-7.
- Ask God to expose wrongdoing where it exists and to restore justice in its place. Proverbs 11:1, Luke 12:2.
- Pray for mutual trust, clear communication, and a shared desire for order that allows communities to flourish under God's design. Jeremiah 29:7, Romans 12:18.