Author Archives

As Jesus came near and saw the city [Jerusalem], he wept over it, saying, “If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.” –Luke 19:41-42 The WCRC received the statement by President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and directing […]Read more

A delegation from PCUSA visited the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon from October 16 to 20. The members of the delegation were Rev. Jose Luis Casal, Director of World Mission in PCUSA; Rev. Philip Woods, Coordinator of Middle East and Europe; Elder Tamron Keith, Associate Director of World Mission. The purpose of the […]Read more

The Synod hosted a high delegation from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany: Bishop of Hannover, Ralf Meister and the General Secretary of Gostaf Adolf Werk, Rev. Enno Haaks. The purpose of the trip was to explore ways of cooperation with and support for the NESSL schools in Lebanon and Syria. Bishop Meister and Rev. […]Read more