Amid a fragile ceasefire, moments of joy and rest
Thimar is bringing joy and rest to war-affected communities in Lebanon this holiday season, hosting Christmas events for over 4,600 children and offering retreats to refresh and equip church leaders.
Messy Christmas
Ministry is relational. That is why it can be messy. We are imperfect, and so are those we serve. In this truth is the meaning of Christmas.
What is happening in Syria, and how can you be praying?
Last week, the Syrian civil war reignited as armed groups opposed to the Syrian government launched a surprise offensive. Facing little resistance, they made massive gains. For the first time in years, the Assad government’s survival is at stake.
Understanding the War in Lebanon
Many in Lebanon are enduring sleepless nights, their peace shattered by the relentless roar of Israeli jets and the deafening explosions raining down on Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, the Beqaa, and across South Lebanon. The skies are ablaze as displaced people flood the streets, schools are once again closed, and live images testify to the devastation. What once seemed confined to South Lebanon has now reached Beirut and many parts of the Beqaa.
Displaced for the seventh time
Throughout the past 50 years, Pastor Maroun has been forced to leave his home in southern Lebanon seven times. The war between Hezbollah and Israel forced him to flee again.
As war rages, Thimar responds
Seventeen families crowded the small school in a village just outside Beirut, their few belongings placed against classroom walls and crammed into corners alongside mattresses. The exhaustion on their faces and black bags under their eyes spoke to the harrowing ordeals each one of them had been through in recent days.
War in Lebanon, An Update
For almost a year, we’ve been asking if there will be a full-scale war in Lebanon. Today, it seems we have gotten much closer to one.
Breaking Taboos in Syria
Maya sat in the conference hall of the sweltering Syrian monastery with her husband and 16-year-old daughter. As a church leader, she was excited to hear, for the first time in her life, a qualified professional explaining how to address sensitive topics like porn and…
Displaced in Lebanon, a Christian Couple Struggles to Survive
For the past ten months, the Christian village has been caught in the crossfire of an escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel… Laudi and Elias lived on the outskirts of Rmeich, making them particularly vulnerable. A few days after fighting began in October, the couple decided to leave.