Christmas Traditions at AUB
Rev. Habib Bader with Mrs Wadia and many other ladies from our church were invited by the Women's League at AUB West Hall on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. Rev. Habib presented the Christmas traditions and the Gospels stories, and all cheerfully sang few Christmas songs: We Wish You a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
Honoring Rev. Habid Badr
On the occasion of Rev. Habib Badr's accomplishing thirty years of ministry at the National Evangelical Church of Beirut the Church Council honored him on Saturday, November 28, 2015. During those years, "Rev. Habib was a teacher and an advisor for many, a brother and a father.. dedicated his life to care for his parish in all circumstances", said Dr. Cedric Haddad member of the Church Council. "He is the man of all seasons, served his community and others faithfully and wholeheartedly", Mr. Nabil Rahhal described him in his address on behalf of the Church Council. "He is a good shepherd who deeply loved his flock, and our community reciprocated his love with love and honor", added Mr. Rahhal. "Today, we will not turn off the candles over this anniversary cake, but we will keep them on for us and for many people".
Esteem who lead you in the Lord very highly in love (1Th 5:13)
International Twin-Consultation Conference
An International Twin-Consultation Conference took place in São Leopoldo, Brazil, from 19-23 of November 2015. Our church participated in this global educational conference and Rev. Nabil Maamarbachi represented NECB along with more than 100 representatives from different international theological institutions, churches and christian ecumenical organizations:
Bread for the World (BftW, Berlin)
The Association of Protestant Churches and Missions in Germany (EMW, Hamburg)
The Theological College Faculdades EST in São Leopoldo, Brazil (EST)
The Francke Foundations and University of Halle (Germany)
And many other international partners: Lutheran World Federation (LWF), World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), World Council of Churches (WCC), and The Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS).
The conference aimed at contributing from intercultural and ecumenical perspectives to issues concerning “Reformation and One World”
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General Dalal Rahbani
General Dalal Rahbani, former acting director of Lebanese General Security, sharing her 30-year experiences with the Helping Hand Society on Friday November 13, 2015.
Leading Age Conference and Expo in Boston
Moadieh Evangelical Center was represented by its General Manager, Joyce khouri Eid in Leading Age Annual Conference and Expo held in Boston November 1-4, 2015. Joyce presented with Mr. Reimer, CEO Palm Village Retirement Community a lecture “Assisted Living in Lebanon: An International Partnership” where they discussed the challenges and opportunities of collaboration between Long Term Care Centers. The session was an inspiration to many as the service provided to seniors crosses all geographic and religious boundaries. Moadieh Evangelical Center was acknowledged for its exceptional leadership in aging services as well as its leading role in Lebanese Interfaith Elder Care.
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