Apart from the daily Church responsibilities, the Pastors of NESSL and their families met at the Dhour Shweir Evangelical Center on August 27-30, 2018. The meeting was an opportunity for families to get together in an atmosphere of rest. The retreat included worship, singing and bible studies, as well as panel discussions on the pastoral challenges in stressful prevailing conditions. The meeting was organized by the Committee on Ecclesial and Spiritual Affairs.