Reformation- Education- Transformation.. Halle, Germany 2016
In the East side of Germany, in the city of Halle (Saale), more than 100 participants from all around the world and from different Protestant churches gathered together to reflect on Reformation and Education, and how Protestant churches can be effective to transform societies. This is the second global conference of "Twin Consultation" that started in São Leopoldo in Brazil last November 2015 in preparation for the Reformation Jubilee in 2017. This project aims at reflecting upon Reformation and demonstrating its impact on our societies nowadays, particularly on the realm of education.
Organizers: 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).
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Halle, May 18-22, 2016 (Photo: Jürgen Reichel)
Celebrating Mother's & Father's Day 2016
On the occasion of celebrating both Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day 'Helping Hand Society' organized a Charity Lunch at the Rock Restaurant in Chemlan, Souq el Gharb, on the 14th of May, at 1:30 PM.
May the Lord bless your parents with love and happiness.
Arab Christian Hymns in Protestant Churches
On the 15th of April 2016 Dr. Adib William Saab presented to the 'Helping Hand Society' a significant study on "The Impact of Arab Christian Hymns on the Arab Renaissance." The Arab distinguished renaissance figures, said Dr. Saab, such as Nassif al-Yazigi, created new, simple and intelligible mixture of Arab poetic rhythms for the worship services. I wish, Dr. Saab continued, that some would be interested to go back to the history and study this great legacy of the Protestant Arabic Hymns. However, Dr. Saab wrote a profound article on the Evangelical hymnology few years ago and submitted to the German Academic Research Institute in Beirut.
Charles Malik the Philosopher
An international symposium on Charles Malik the Philosopher organized by NDU's Institute of Lebanese Thought (ILT) and in association with AUB's Anis Makdisi Program in Literature. It was on March 30 and 31, 2016. The aim was to analyze some major philosophical writings, and to listen to the testimony of people whose lives he impacted.
Rev. Habib Badr had the chance to speak of his experience as a student of Charles Malik. Rev. Badr talked about The Nietzsche Experience. Then, Dr. George Sabra presented his lecture on the The Philosophy of Charles Malik: Fundamental Principles and Themes.
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Easter Egg Hunt Trip For Kids 2016
Sunday School teachers of our church organized a trip for kids during Easter time. The church youth and the teenagers helped the organizers to bring out joy and lovely games to all. The trip was on Saturday, March 26, 2016, and was attended by 60 people in Theopolis Center, Lebanon.
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!
