BEIRUT COMPASSION FUND

In Beirut, on August 4, at around 6pm local time, an explosion at the port rocked the city. Within minutes, videos of a huge fire, followed by a deafening “boom” and a massive mushroom cloud---spewing toxins--- went viral around the world. Within hours, international news media was capturing the aftermath of destruction and chaos.

As we reached out quickly, we heard of the direct impact to ministry facilities (much damage). But we know that the “collateral damage” of this disaster will be extensive, particularly in light of an already destroyed economy and the hyper-inflation that is dragging the middle-class towards poverty. With Lebanon importing 80% of its goods---via that destroyed port---it is hard to imagine the strain upon the available food supplies, let alone materials like glass for the tens of thousands of windows blown out.

We appeal to you, our supporters, to join us in standing with our Christian family in Lebanon at this time of an unprecedented crisis. May we be encouraged by Paul’s gentle admonition: So let us not grow weary in doing what is right…So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.

Click here to give online now or mail a check to The Outreach Foundation, 381 Riverside Drive, Suite 465, Franklin, TN 37064 designate your gift for the Beirut Compassion Fund.