The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2015 Bishop Dr. Munib Younan Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John … [Read more…]
RAMALLAH – The Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope in Ramallah held their 2014 Christmas program for friends and family. Held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope, the program featured song, dance, poetry, as well as Nativity plays. Thank you to all the students who participated!
BEIT SAHOUR – The Evangelical Lutheran School in Beit Sahour held their annual Christmas program at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour, adjacent to the school.
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. – Luke 2:7 Once again, we gather in Bethlehem, from around the world, to celebrate the story of our Lord Jesus’ birth. … [Read more…]
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!
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.
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.
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.
JERUSALEM – The English-Speaking Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer’s King’s Kids Sunday School performed a Christmas pageant for those in attendance. Following a service with special music and where the children helped light the Advent wreath, the children performed the Christmas story.
BEIT SAHOUR – The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour prepares their sanctuary for the upcoming holidays.