Palestinian Bible Society - Update
The Palestinian Bible Society (PBS), registered with the United Bible Societies, is committed to making the Word of God available to Palestinians in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. The PBS ministry also includes children’s programs, vocational training projects, and leadership development. Nashat Filmon, General Director, shared a recent update:
Community Care-Jenin and Beyond
In July, the Palestinian Bible Society welcomed to its Zebabdeh office the governor of Jenin, the town’s mayor, and the pastor of a local church. The meeting launched a campaign to distribute masks and sanitizing materials around the governorate. The governor thanked PBS for this initiative, and those present then distributed masks in the town. PBS is also distributing food and other basic supplies throughout the country, including the Gaza strip, to help those in need because of the pandemic.
Gifts to Graduates
PBS prepared and distributed hundreds of gift packages to high school graduates and youth completing confirmation and first communion classes. Each package included an audio Bible, hand sanitizing gel, and face masks, caring for both the physical and spiritual health of the students.
Celebrating Bible Audio Dramas
A local radio station will be broadcasting our finished audio dramas: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Ruth, and Jonah. A phone app to play them is being developed. And the Holy Week and Easter drama in Palestinian Arabic is now being sound edited.
Please pray with us:
· the building project in Jenin and renovation projects in Jericho and Jerusalem
· adequate funding for programs and salaries
· our Child of Bethlehem program
· our university student ministry
· PBS staff to be encouraged and united in the face of current challenges
· Beirut, Lebanon, and the Bible Society office there
Grateful for your partnership,
Nashat Filmon
General Director
Read more about the Palestinian Bible Society HERE.
THE NEED
The Outreach Foundation is seeking gifts totaling $25,000 to support the programs of the Palestinian Bible Society. You may make a gift HERE or by sending a check to our office.