南加州的移民礼拜者害怕被驱逐,尽管在基督复临安息日期间有精神希望。 Immigrant worshippers in Southern California fear deportation despite spiritual hope during Advent.

随着基督复临安息日的开始, 南加州的移民会众不顾精神上的希望而面临更大的恐惧, 伊朗寻求庇护者麦克(Mike)和美国公民罗伊·洛佩斯(Royi Lopez)等礼拜者甚至害怕在教堂遭到驱逐或攻击。 As Advent begins, immigrant congregations in Southern California face heightened fear despite spiritual hope, with worshippers like Iranian asylum-seeker Mike and U.S. citizen Royi Lopez fearing deportation or targeting even in church. 虽然人口与健康调查(DHS)指出, 教堂突袭很罕见, 需要特别批准, 但许多人避免使用母语, Though DHS says church raids are rare and require special approval, many avoid speaking in their native language and stay cautious. Baldwin公园卫理公会联合卫理公会的Pastorña Rios利用红色帐篷符号作为避难所,敦促她基本上没有证件的会众体现同情心。 Pastor Toña Rios at Baldwin Park United Methodist Church uses a red tent symbol to represent shelter, urging her largely undocumented congregation to embody compassion. 赞美诗“所有地球都充满希望”,反映了在不确定的情况下对正义和安全的共同渴望。 The hymn “All Earth is Hopeful” reflects a shared longing for justice and safety amid uncertainty.