“Goddag” from our ELCJHL Arabic Lutheran Church of Redeemer Jerusalem Youth! This past week, Redeemer youth attended an international youth gathering in Stallarholmen, Sweden. Youth had the chance to go swimming, canoeing, learn some archery, and learn a little about Swedish culture. They met youth from around the world, and learned skills like problem-solving together. … [Read more…]
This week, Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar , Reverend Rodny Said, and Mrs. Rana Kattan Zeidan are in Sweden representing the ELCJHL. They are meeting with the Dioces of Stragnas and many members and pastors of the Church of Sweden. During this week, the ELCJHL representatives are sharing about the ELCJHL and its ministry, with a … [Read more…]
A Statement from the Partners of the ELCJHL “They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, ‘Peace, Peace,” when there is no peace.” – Jeremiah 6:14 The international partners of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) at their virtual meeting on June 30, 2020, expressed their great concern … [Read more…]
Dear Bishop Azar, As COCOP partners, we would like to express our appreciation, support and solidarity with you and the leadership of the ELCJHL. You have had to address numerous internal and external challenges this past year including the situation in Jordan, funding of your important ministries with a skeleton staff, dealing with a global … [Read more…]
Only participants with the link can view this page. 2020 “Virtual” COCOP Resources They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace. Jeremiah 6:14 Below, find the Agenda for the COCOP 2020 meetings, held at Abrahams Herberge in Beit Jala for local partners and via Zoom for international partners. … [Read more…]
Jerusalem, 13 January 2018 – The day after the consecration of The Rev. Sani Ibrahim Azar as the fourth Palestinian Bishop of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL), Bishop Azar addressed the international partner churches in attendance for the installation. The international partners of the ELCJHL include organizations, churches and … [Read more…]
Bethlehem – The Church, community, family, and friends came together today, June 9, 2017, to celebrate 30 years of faithful service to The Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church by The Rev. Mitri Raheb. – The Church, community, family, and friends came together today, June 9, 2017, to celebrate 30 years of faithful service to The Evangelical … [Read more…]
Recently, a representative of the World Council of Churches (WCC), the Swedish crown princess, Bishop Munib Younan, church leaders and thousands of others took part in the celebration of one thousand years of Christianity in Sweden held in the Diocese of Skara in southern Sweden. The diocese, which is one of the oldest existing dioceses … [Read more…]
At the 2014 COCOP, or the The Coordination Committee for Cooperation between the ELCJHL and Overseas Partners, Church of Sweden member Erik Apelgårdh was elected as the new co-chair of the meeting, replacing Inken Wöhlbrand from The United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Germany (VELKD). COCOP was started in 1978 with an aim to support the ELCJHL in its ministries. … [Read more…]
Rev. Rolf Pearson and his wife Kerstin will be taking over the role as caretakers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan. Rev. Rolf Pearson will be developing worship services and spiritual practices and both Rev. Pearson and Kerstin will be working on creating a pilgrim center. We sat down with Rev. Pearson to talk … [Read more…]