► Dr. J Andrew Kirk on Migration and Globalization
A valuable and an interesting discussion took place at our church on October 5, 2012. Dr. J Andrew Kirk presented a subject on the impact of migration and globalization on our churches nowadays. Dr. Kirk traced the discussions on the human rights to Aquinas and to the early discussions in the 21st century in the Church. He emphasized the Christians’ role in rising above violence and injustice. Making peace is an indispensible aspect of the Church’s calling and mission. Thus, it has been always a fundamental characteristic of the spread of the Good News to reconcile hostile communities and be hospitable to migrants by indigenous people.
J. Andrew Kirk has spent his life in theological education in South America and the United Kingdom. Recently retired from a teaching position at the University of Birmingham, England, he is the former Dean and Head of the School of Mission and World Christianity at Selly Oak Colleges. With degrees from the University of London and Cambridge, he is the author of thirteen books, including The Mission of Theology and Theology as Mission (1997), What is Mission? Theological Explorations (1999), and Mission under Scrutiny: Confronting Current Challenges (2006).
Refreshment followed and discussions continued.
► NEST Sunday
On the 22nd of April a group of theological students from Near East School of Theology (NEST) took part in our worship service. It was the occasion of NEST Sunday. Pastor Habib Badr welcomed the group and congratulate Dr. George Sabra who was unanimously elected as new President of NEST last February. Dr. Sabra preached that Sunday, and other students played music (violin + piano).
► Summer Camp 2012
SonGames 2012: God's Team in Action was the title of our childern's Summer Camp at Schneller School - Bekaa.
The camp was from Wednesday July 25 to Sunday July 29, 2012. More than 35 kids, 20 helpers and leader participated in this camp.
It was a blessing time and a wonderful experience that all participants have enjoyed.
At the end of the camp, a special celebration took place last Sunday in the Church Hall of the National Evangelical Church where all kids performed a great presentation to their parents.
► Honoring Dr. Charles Malik
(photo: LBCI News)
Logos Association honored Dr. Charles Malik under the patronage of the president of the Republic, Michel Sleiman, at UNESCO palace on Saturday 12th of May 2012. It was the occasion of commemorating the 25th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Charles Malik, the key role person in drafting the U.N Charter. The ceremony was attended by politicians, diplomats and intellectual figures.
► Helping Hand Trip
Helping Hand Society organized a trip to the South of Lebanon - Marjayoun and Hasbani. The trip took place on Saturday 19th of May 2012.
