Balsam's President, Our Guest Speaker
Balsam's President, Dr. Hibah O'thman was invited by the 'Helping Hand Society' to speak about her work and experience on Friday Nov. 15, 2013. Dr. O'thman said, "we are providing medical services as well as psychological, social, and spiritual support within the family and home environment." Dr. O'thman spoke about her personal experience in relieving suffering patients and improving the quality of their life. "No one should live in pain, no one should live in fear".
Interfaith Dialogue and Meeting in our Church
A group from interfaith dialogue seminar taking place in Lebanon visited our church last Sunday on the 17th of Nov. 2013 and they interviewed Rev. Badr. They referred to cooperative and positive interaction between people of Beirut, and in particular the experience of our church in this regard. But at the same time they focused on the challenges to transform this interreligious energy into movements for peace and justice. Any real dialogue is possible if the interlocutors are committed, resolute and uncompromising in their own faith traditions.
A New Web Channel for Kids
On Wednesday 20th of Nov. 2013, our church attended the celebration of launching a new channel to Tele Lumiere: NOURKIDS internet channel.
Nourkids is fully dedicated for children and over 24 hours online broadcast, aiming to promote the welfare of children and make awareness of their rights through its programs.
The channel was launched on the Universal Children’s Day 2013 because children have rights to say, to echo their voice, to express themselves, to live in a safe world and to take active role in their future.
Follow them on www.nourkids.tv
Honoring Dr. George Sabra
On Saturday evening, Nov. 23rd 2013, and on the occasion of honoring Dr. George Sabra for his sincere dedication and passion for the National Evangelical Church of Beirut and the Near East School of Theology, our church inaugurated a new project that will be carried by NEST to preserve the unique heritage of Protestantism in the Middle East.
Protestantism in the Middle East is divers and multifaceted. Its influence reaches beyond of churches institutions, as Protestants have played important roles in the founding of influential schools, hospitals, and printing presses in the Middle East region.
If you are interested in contributing to NEST Preserving Protestant Heritage project, please contact Dr. George Sabra: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . or 00961 1 354 194.
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