by Sister Sylvia Countess Ass’t to the ELCJHL Schools’ Director Although the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land was officially recognized as an autonomous church in 1959, it traces its history to German mission work in the mid-nineteenth century. The schools founded at that time were the first to provide education to … [Read more…]
Dr.Charlie D. Haddad, the ELCJHL Director of Education (Superintendent) affirms the commitment of the ELCJHL Schools and Educational Programs to integrating peace education in curricular and extra-curricular activities as part of their mission. He stresses that the future of the area will be in the hands of the next generations, who have to be trained … [Read more…]
“I came so that you might have life, and have it abundantly.” This motto of the work of the International Center in Bethlehem was the theme for the April 13 official groundbreaking for the new Dar al-Kalima College. Excitement and celebration were woven throughout the mix of speaking, colorful flags, an Award-winning German gospel choir … [Read more…]
Our foreign partners help us to keep the ELCJHL schools operating as a sign of hope for the community. Last fall, when the government schools did not operate for two months, the Lutheran schools were there, a steady presence in the midst of uncertainty. One of the ways this happens is through the scholarship programs, … [Read more…]
Mother’s Day, March 21, is a big day in Palestine. All the schools have special programs for mothers. Children at Al Mahaba Kindergarten sang songs, gave a small gift to their mothers and they all had a party. Students at each of the four Lutheran Schools prepared speeches, music, refreshments, and gifts to honor mothers. … [Read more…]
A recent publication for Palestinian children is the result of the teamwork of seven student editors in sixth grade from the Evangelical Lutheran School of Hope in Ramallah. Children from various schools in Palestine contributed articles, poems, stories, and art work for Al Raja al Sagheer, (The Little Hope), which may be one of the … [Read more…]
Like their counterparts in Europe and the United States, students and staff in the Lutheran Schools of the Holy Land come back to expect the usual school routine after winter holiday vacation. There were some differences this year, however. Teachers returned to their classes and also to help plan the educational ministry of the ELCJHL. … [Read more…]
The school kids at the Lutheran schools in Palestine are lucky. While most of the 1.2 million Palestinian students are not in school because of a general strike, the Lutheran schools are leading the charge to ensure their students don’t pay the price of this latest situation. They have mostly remained open in the face … [Read more…]
On June 22, 2003 his Excellency Johannes Rau, President of the Federal Republic of Germany was welcomed to Talitha Kumi Lutheran School in Beit Jala by the students and teachers, Principal Willhelm Golller and Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan. He spent time visiting with children and touring the school complex. President Rau was very impressed … [Read more…]