Syria Appeal October 2017

University students from all the Presbyterian churches in Syria gather in Lebanon for a week of encouragement, fellowship and equipping.

In Mhardeh, the kindergarten nurtures 40-50 children.

In Aleppo, the new academic year begins at the Presbyterian Church’s school.

In Hasakeh, the youth of the church gather for Bible study, worship, and teaching with their friends from the church in Qamishli.

In Damascus, the women of the church restart their monthly meetings.

In Homs, young people of different faiths are brought together by the church to build bridges of friendship and understanding.

What is the Church Supposed to Look Like?

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12: 10-12

What does YOUR church look like as the fall activities get under way? Perhaps Paul’s “litmus test” is a good way to assess its vitality, visibility and vision. The same “test” could be applied to the Presbyterian Church in Syria – which your gifts to our Syria Appeal have supported and encouraged over these past difficult years. Consider these glimpses into the mission and ministry of these congregations of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon and judge for yourself – and then thank God for the work and witness of the Church in Syria, even in the midst of war!

We thank God that you continue on this journey with us alongside the faithful, witnessing Church in Syria until peace is restored. You may send an additional gift to our office or make an online gift by clicking HERE. Please designate your gift for the “Syria Appeal.”

Joyfully,

Marilyn Borst, Associate Director for Partnership Development

Middle East, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationOctober 5, 2017Syria Appeal, Syria