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PHOTOS: Deaf Ministry Christmas Party

December 21, 2014 by communications coordinator

BEIT JALA – The Deaf Ministry of the ELCJHL gathered together at Abraham’s Herberge to celebrate the Christmas story.  The congregation sang songs, learned about the Christmas story, and got a surprise visit from Santa!

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PHOTOS: Martin Luther Center Christmas Party

December 21, 2014 by communications coordinator

JERUSALEM – The Martin Luther Center holds a Friday gathering for children while they are off school, where they can create crafts and spend time in a safe environment.  The center held a Christmas party for the children, complete with Santa and gifts.

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Advent, Christmas, Evangelical Lutheran Schools, Martin Luther Center, Palestinian Christians, Youth

PHOTOS: Church of the Redeemer Holds Christmas Bingo

December 21, 2014 by communications coordinator

JERUSALEM – The Arabic-Speaking Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem held their annual Christmas Party and Bingo celebration before the holidays.

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PHOTOS: The Arabic-Speaking Jerusalem Congregation Holds Christmas Bazaar

December 16, 2014 by communications coordinator

JERUSALEM – The Arabic-Speaking Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer’s children lit the third Advent candle at the Chapel of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives. Following the service, the congregation held their annual Christmas bazaar.

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Advent, Advent Wreath, Christmas, Church of the Redeemer, Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Youth

PHOTOS: The Annual Women’s Gathering in Bethlehem

December 8, 2014 by communications coordinator

BETHLEHEM –  Every year, the women of the churches in the West Bank and Jerusalem joined together to celebrate Advent and Christmas together. This year, the event took place at Dar Annadwa (ICB) | دار الندوة الدولية in Bethlehem.  The theme of the year was “Mary” – not just Mary, Mother of God, but all … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Advent, Christmas, Women of the ELCJHL

PHOTOS: Making Kubbeh With The Ladies of the Church of the Reformation

November 25, 2014 by communications coordinator

BEIT JALA – The ladies from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Beit Jala are getting together to make pastries and baked goods to sell at their annual Christmas bazaar. On Monday, November 24th, a handful of women got together to make kubbeh, ground meat and onions inside a bulghur wheat pastry. To … [Read more…]

Posted in: ELCJHL News Tagged: Advent, Beit Jala, Christmas, Church of the Reformation, Palestinian Christians, Women, Women's Ministry

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