Saying goodbye is never easy! Especially to a colleague like Gladys Haddad Sebali who has been with us for 23+ years, i.e. since the founding of LSESD in 1998.
In 2006, and along with our Youth Minister Rev. Joseph Kazzi, Gladys played an important role in leading LSESD’s Baptist Children and Youth Ministry (BCYM) bringing joy and hope to vulnerable and marginalized children in Lebanon – both Lebanese as well as Syrian refugees – assuring them of their value in the eyes of God and that their challenging circumstances are not a reflection of His view of them. She worked with local volunteers leading children’s camps and kids clubs, young girls at risk too. More recently and since the pandemic, Gladys introduced the “camp in a box” wherein BCYM takes the camp activities to the children where they can immerse themselves in reading Christian resources, crafts and games that draw them closer to Jesus, to put their trust in Him. The impact of which has been heartwarming for the children and their families.