Wadid*, a 21-year-old man from Jordan, recently wrote to Lutheran Hour Ministries’ center in Beirut: “I was attracted to Christianity six months ago because of your radio programs, which offer the truth and provide peace to my heart. I am Christian in my thoughts and in the doctrines I believe—and because of that, I must … Continue reading »
This Christmas, Lutheran Hour Ministries-Lebanon—known in that country as Middle East Lutheran Ministry (MELM)—held a Christmas program for kids in Jal el Dib, a suburb of Beirut. The program was presented by Ms. Katia Sahyouni and was full of activities, Bible lessons, Bible stories, games, crafts, and some animations. The MELM donated a Christmas story … Continue reading »
The staff of Lutheran Hour Ministries’ Middle East Lutheran Ministries (MELM) met with more than a dozen Bedouin children as a follow-up to a camp which took place in Theopolis in June 2010. Theopolis is a camping area in Lebanon that hosts retreats and spiritual get-togethers for churches and Christian organizations. This kind of youth-oriented … Continue reading »
In recent months, civilian demonstrations and political unrest in numerous Arab countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa have resulted in widespread dissent and protest marches to armed uprisings met with harsh military responses. Such ongoing turmoil is a source of extreme fatigue and anxiety to those caught in the vortex of these sweeping—and … Continue reading »
The LHM—Lebanon staff visited the Bedouins, a nomadic tribe of Muslim Arabs who live in the Bekaa valley in East Lebanon. They spent time with children, sharing the message of the resurrection of Christ as told through the Puzzle Club Easter Adventure DVD. The kids enjoyed the show and then participated in the discussion that … Continue reading »
After a period of deep reflection, Ali realized he had found the true God. Continue reading »
Last year, we shared a story about a young man named “Bilal” who had recently become Christian. Although a former Shiite Muslim, Bilal was brought to Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit after three failed suicide attempts. Unfortunately, his family was not happy with his new-found purpose in life, and his father threatened … Continue reading »
The Arch Bishop of Galiliee, Bishop Boutros al-Mouaalem, requested Christian books and materials from LHM—Lebanon for distribution to the people of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Continue reading »
The LHM center in Lebanon has a wide variety of Christian literature in both Arabic and English, which they use in their ministry and sell in their bookstore. Recently, LHM—Lebanon has had the opportunity to take these Christian resources to several book fairs, enabling more people to learn about the Gospel. Locally, they exhibited their … Continue reading »
Recently, LHM—Lebanon had the opportunity to further the Gospel’s advance into Iraq by partnering with Christian radio station, New Life. In late 2009, New Life began broadcasting in Erbil, the largest city in Iraq’s Kurdish area, thanks to equipment and training provided by a U.S. mission. After a three-month trial period, they were ready to … Continue reading »
