Home of Hope and BLESSED School Update December 2024

A 16-year-old boy arrived at Home of Hope (HOH) with no support system, no future, and no faith in God’s goodness. Abandoned by his parents and society, his scars—emotional and physical—ran deep. With five siblings scattered, his youngest sibling was even traded for a mobile phone, he questioned God’s goodness, power, and presence with the powerless. But at Home of Hope, his story began to change. Through the power of God’s Word and genuine love, his journey toward healing, restoration, and purpose commenced. He, like many others, has discovered hope, resilience, and a brighter future—a witness to the miracles God is working at Home of Hope every day.

Middle East, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationDecember 18, 2024Home of Hope, BLESSED School, Lebanon

Philemon GROW Project Update October 2024

We are happy to share with you an update about the incredible work happening at the Philemon Project’s center in Bourj Hamoud, Beirut, Lebanon. In the midst of the challenging times that Lebanon is going through, this center is a beacon of hope and transformation for vulnerable and at-risk children. It is a safe place where God’s love is demonstrated to them in tangible ways, in acts of love that transform the hearts of these children and their families. Your generous support makes all the difference in these lives. Together, we can continue to plant seeds of hope, love, and transformation in the lives of these precious families.

Syria/Lebanon Partnership Update May 2024

The Outreach Foundation has a long-standing history of fueling the global mission of Christ in the Middle East. Our mission partners there live out God’s call for their ministries in a variety of ways including new church development in Egypt, reconciliation work by Musalaha in Israel and Palestine, theological training and education by the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo and Near East School of Theology in Lebanon, and humanitarian relief work among refugees by the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon. Each of these ministries has merit, however, given the current situation in the Middle East, relief work among refugees is strongly needed.

Israel/Lebanon/Palestine Appeal Update April 2024

Our friends at the Pastoral, Outreach, and Mission Council (POMC) with the Synod of the Nile in Egypt, continue to do God’s work in the Middle East. POMC helps revitalize existing churches, plant new churches, and send missionaries across the globe to places where God’s hope and love are most needed. And now, a major portion of their outreach is helping those in Palestine as POMC addresses critical humanitarian needs for vulnerable populations in the region.

Together for the Family — January 2024 Update

Together for the Family cares for Syrian refugees through ministries including baby care for new mothers, medical and dental clinics, and educational classes for children. Executive Director Izdihar Kassis recently shared this news:

• In response to the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in February 2023, we set up three schools and classrooms in the affected areas to provide educational and psychological support to 61 students. This program will continue through 2024.

Middle East, Partnership, ProjectsThe Outreach FoundationJanuary 24, 2024Together for the Family, Lebanon

Christmas Message from the Middle East Council of Churches and Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees

Their unwavering spirit fuels our determination to stand by them in their time of need.

Excerpts of a letter received from the Middle East Council of Churches and the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees:

Our hearts ache to convey this message during what should be a season of joy and togetherness. Amid strife and sorrow, we reach out to you, dear partners supporters, and friends, with heavy hearts. This Christmas, our usual celebrations are shadowed by turmoil and the tragedy of Gaza.

Israel/Lebanon/Palestine Emergency Relief Appeal — December 2023 Update

The Outreach Foundation has received a tremendous amount of support for the Israel/Lebanon/Palestine Emergency Relief Appeal. Here is the latest news received from two partners there — Nader Abou Amsha, Director of the Middle East Council of Churches Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees (DSPR), and the Rev. Joseph Kassab, long-time partner in Lebanon and moderator of the Synod of Syria and Lebanon:

Middle East Council of Churches
Unfortunately, we have lost another colleague to the war. She was killed along with her husband and child in an airstrike on their home. In a separate attack, we lost our Center in Al-Daraj — the entire building including the clinic, physiotherapy unit, pharmacy, and dentist clinic — just flattened to the ground.

We continue our work in Gaza. Here is a summary of that work, often conducted under fire:

Philemon Project GROW Center — November 2023 Update

The GROW Center is safe and continuing our important work of providing the best early childhood development, food support, and adult mentoring, all in the name of our Savior, Jesus!

Projects, Partnership, Middle EastThe Outreach FoundationNovember 2, 2023Lebanon, Philemon Preschool GROW Center, Middle East

Partner Updates

Their unwavering spirit fuels our determination to stand by them in their time of need.