Installation of Rev. Imad Haddad Evangelical Church of Hope in Ramallah 30 September 2012 On this joyous occasion, Bishop Munib Younan, President of the Lutheran World Federation and Rev. Martin Junge, General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation in addition to a host of clergy from a truly ecumenical representation of the Christian body in … [Read more…]
RAMALLAH/JERUSALEM, 26 May 2012 – With spinning bodies, whirling traditional costumes, and powerful leaps the more than 45 high school students that make up Al-Raja Folkloric Dance Troupe of the Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope in Ramallah wowed the packed audience during their 12 May performance. As living witnesses to the “hope” for which they … [Read more…]
Rev. Saliba Rishmawi was installed as pastor of the ELCJHL Lutheran Church of Hope in Ramallah, West Bank, on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Many clergy, ELCJHL members and friends, as well as local dignitaries, attended the festive event. Pictured here is Rev. Rishmawi (center) with ELCJHL Bishop Munib Younan on his left and Bishop Martin … [Read more…]
For two weeks in July they met, about 20 kids from Ramallah School of Hope, with facilitators from a peace group in the US, to learn and foster creativity, non-violence and peace-building skills. “Love thy Neighbor” is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational resources and programs about the plight of Palestinians in Palestine/Israel to … [Read more…]