reach the new immigrants moving to the suburbs. The attendees were mostly white suburbanites who were struggling with how they would reach the growing number of first- and second-generation immigrants who were moving into their community. One speaker stated, “It’s not about a handout, but a hand up.” The gathered participants vigorously nodded their heads and voiced their approval. I wondered, however, what was actually meant by that comment. Our participation in the mission of God is not actually