► EMS First General Assembly
Rev. Habib attended the first General Meeting of the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS) in Germany on 10 November 2012. The General Assembly elected Chair of the General Meeting and of the Mission Council, Rev. Marianne Wagner, Pastor for World Mission and Ecumenism in the Protestant Church of the Palatinate. The assembly elected the deputies too. Dr. Habib Badr, senior pastor of NEC, and Rev. Klaus Rieth, responsible for Mission, Ecumenism and Development Cooperation in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Wuerttemberg.
The EMS Fellowship has defined priorities for the next two years which are to have particular significance for all members. Thus it is planned to strengthen sharing the gospel and interfaith dialogue, for example in Indonesia, as well as the commitment to peace and justice especially on the Korean peninsula and in the Middle East. Conferences will be held for missiological education and training. The Women’s and Youth Networks are planning international consultations, whilst special attention will be paid to the exchange of personnel both in the Ecumenical Volunteers and Study Programmes.
(Information are taken from Gerd Sander, Press Relations Officer, www.ems-online.org)
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► 'Helping Hand' Society Welcomed Rev. Suheil Sauod
On Friday the 16th of November, the 'Helping-Hand' society in its regular meeting welcomed Rev. Suheil Sauod. During the worship service Rev. Sauod presented his book "The Gospel: Doctrine and Life" الانجيل عقيدة وحياة which was published recently.
Rev. Sauod said that the book is divided into two parts. The first part includes sermons which he had preached during his ministry as pastor in the Presbyterian church. These sermons are following the regular church calendar. The second part is about Evangelical doctrines which help Christians to live their faith devotedly.
Mrs Salwa el-Shab also meditated from the Gospel of Matthew ch. 25. She stressed on stretching the hand to the sick, the prisoner, the naked and to all who are in need.
► A Day For Spiritual Solidarity at Abai Town
ADYAN Foundation organized a "Day for Spiritual Solidarity" at Abai town in Chouf area in the early of November 2012. Rev. Habib Badr participated in that gathering with other spiritual leaders from Lebanon. The spiritual leaders wanted to consolidate the reconciliation process and restore co-existence at Abai. Therefore, they wanted to enhance the return of Christians as well as the return of church properties.
► Potluck Dinner - Thanksgiving Day
On the occasion of Thanksgiving Day, the Helping Hand Society in the church organized a potluck dinner on Friday 23rd of November 2012.
It was a time of joy and happiness to thank God for every blessing that comes from His hand, and particularly, for the generous service embraced by the 'Helping Hand' Society. Several people shared their thankful heart for the lovely spirit in the church.
The contributions will be set out for buying foodstuffs and distribute it to needy people.
Happy Thanksgiving Day.
