In their November newsletter, ABTS Lebanon shares some of the powerful stories of their integrated theology program students. bit.ly/3X2Op52

The November newsletter is here 🍁 As we draw closer to the end of this year, we’re so thankful to God for His faithfulness to our family of ministries throughout 2022. Read for stories from BeirutBaptistSchool, Dar Manhal Al Hayat, @SKILDCenter , and more: bit.ly/3U0eDCr

Happy #Thanksgiving to our dear partners in the USA. As you break bread today with your friends and family, know that we also give thanks for you. May God be glorified in all things!

"Our role is to pray, and the Lord will provide. Nothing is impossible for Him." Such a beautiful story of faith from Abissa, who has found community and support at one of MERATH's church partners: bit.ly/3gJXQWU

“I did not intend to change my faith, yet I had a feeling that God was right beside me.” Zineb is pursuing her Bachelor of Theology at ABTS Lebanon through the Integrated Theology Program. Read her story: bit.ly/3gSKBmy

For Christy, a young woman with Down Syndrome, school is a safe place. She enjoys going there, loves to study, and has a strong memory. Read more about her story and a recent event honoring her and others like her in Lebanon: bit.ly/3UkUAig

“Pastor Boulos did not write any books. Instead, he was a living book titled, “A Man of God”. Dar Manhal Al Hayat published 60 of Pastor Boulos Haddad's sermons to share an example of what it looks like to invest in the next generation. bit.ly/3B2d5RC

Usually people don't think of #Lebanon as a cold place. But last winter, Khadija's tent collapsed under the weight of the snow. Thankfully a MERATH church partner came to help! bit.ly/3iqcClP

We love others because He first loved us. This Christmas, we are thankful for our partners here in Lebanon and across the globe, who are supporting this work – for the glory of God! Merry Christmas from our family to yours! bit.ly/3hx3agw

"As the psalmist said: “I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.” Through food vouchers and medical help, @LSESD is providing care for people in desperate situations. bit.ly/3OYAQQE

Merry Christmas! May the peace and love of Christ continue to grow in your homes, in Lebanon, and to the ends of the earth ❤️

“These areas do not have any churches,” shared Awad, “and people rely heavily on evil spirits.” After graduating from ABTS Lebanon, Awad had a vision to share the gospel with the unreached people in his community. Read his story: bit.ly/3Us0sqb

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Wishing everyone a new year full of joy and hope!

As a parent of a child with #specialneeds, it's easy to feel misunderstood by your community. The #Parent2Parent support group with @SKILDCenter has been life-changing for these mothers - a place of belonging! youtube.com/watch?v=znmaVt…

In countries like Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and far too many other nation-states, women cannot give nationality to their children. A satirical piece by ABTS Lebanon unpacks that loss. bit.ly/3W2YbD5

Usually when we talk about our family of ministries being integrated, we are referring to the work itself. Yet in the case of BeirutBaptistSchool students Daniella and Habib, the different ministries played a big role in their childhood memories. Read their stories: bit.ly/3OSWqWD

Taking off our cultural blinders can be a long and painful process. It requires humility… the prerequisite to all personal change. Read more from Mike Kuhn, an assistant professor at ABTS Lebanon: bit.ly/3EuJ9jL

“What I’ve seen from the church, I haven’t seen from others. I consider them as my role models." Fawaz and his family escaped #Syria. Life has been difficult, but schooling provided by MERATH church partners is giving them hope for another day. bit.ly/3ujUQDy

Recently, Abed was diagnosed with a mild anxiety disorder, which pushed him to learn more about #disability and #faith. Some fresh perspectives from this assistant professor at ABTS Lebanon: bit.ly/3EXHRMN