He Loved, Therefore, He Is Loved
On the 9th of March 2016 and on his birthday, our church honored Mr. Sami Mousa for his sincere love, diligent service and generous giving to the church. Mrs. Renée Ghattas in her words described Mr. Sami by saying, "he loved, therefore, he is loved".
World Day of Prayer 2016
The annual ecumenical event of the World Day of Prayer was celebrated this year in many evangelical churches in Lebanon on the 4th of March 2016. Women and children also in Beirut joint other international countries around the world to pray for one common theme: "Receive Children, Receive Me" (cf. Mark 10:13-15). Each year, a different country is choosing the subject and writing the program. Then, a national committee would take that program and interpret it within its context. "We are all invited to seek Jesus with childlikeness and boldness", said the ladies from Cuba who prepared the program for this year. Our ladies in Lebanon too, contextualized that Gospel message and lead the common worship service that took place at the Near East School of Theology (NEST). The speaker was Mrs. Nicolette Hutcherson, and the offerings will go to the Nursery and Daycare of YWCA, Hadath, Beirut.
May be you want also to watch this video about CUBA.
Lebanese Pipe Organ Week
The "Lebanese Pipe Organ Week" program was concluded in our church on Sunday, February 7, 2016. This was the first season to celebrate Pipe Organ music in Lebanon. The celebration started a week before in Notre Dame University - Louaize and in different other churches during that week. The Pipes music is seen as a symbol of Christian presence in Lebanon and the region.
Greening Our Culture and Society
The guest speaker of Helping Hand Society for January 2016 was the environmental engineer Ziad Abi Chaker. He talked about the garbage dilemma in Lebanon, and more about the real solutions. "Garbage is not a problem, it is a resource", said Mr Chaker. "We believe, we can reach zero waste policy and reduce the remains of untreated waste to minimum". Interesting discussions were followed, and many attracting examples were given, in particular, the eco-board technology that transforms plastic bags and scrap into panel boards. We can green our culture and turn the waste pilling up on our streets into verdant.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2016
The Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity was organized this year by the Middle East Council of Churches and the Assembly of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon (APECL) January 18–25, 2016. The title for this year was inspired by the churches in Latvia. "Called to Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord" (1 Pt. 2:9).
The Opening Service was on Sunday Jan. 17, 2016 at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox church in Beirut. The Closing Service was on Sunday Jan. 24, 2016 in our church.
In his sermon, Rev. Badr focused on the relationship between the unity and the destiny of the Christian presence in the Middle East. "We should face together the great challenges that confront Christian existence today... and we should face it with peace", he said.
Recourse for WPCU (ARABIC, ENGLISH)
