Americans back Bethlehem – but not sure where it is
Two Nation survey: America vs Bethlehem.
Most Americans believe Bethlehem is an Israeli town inhabited by a mixture of Jews and Muslims, a pre-Christmas survey of US perceptions of the town has shown.
Only 15 per cent of Americans realise that it is a Palestinian city with a mixed Christian-Muslim community, lying in the occupied West Bank. Read more…
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
Salaam from the little town of Bethlehem. Our Christmas message this year will not focus on the Separation Wall or the struggle for political control between Fateh and Hamas. Rather, we would like to invite you to visit the people living behind the Wall as they prepare for Christmas. We invite you to watch a short clip produced by the students of Dar al-Kalima College; to listen to a short Arabic Christmas hymn performed by our Bethlehem Star choir; to enjoy a few snapshots featuring our program for the elderly “Ajyal”; to get introduced to some of our artisans as they produce a Christmas banner; to enjoy the work of one of our art teachers exhibiting his oil paintings for Christmas.
It was around this time that the Divine opened a window for humanity to see and know Him through the child of Bethlehem. This is why we open this window to invite you to see the people of Bethlehem, our beneficiaries, as they celebrate the coming of Christ to their town. www.annadwa.org
We wish you all a Merry Christmas, and a blessed 2007.
Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb
The Staff of the International Center of Bethlehem, Dar al-Kalima College and the Health & Wellness Center
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Christians like these are the living Church in the Holy Land. As you celebrate Christmas this year, know that they are also celebrating our Lord’s birth and yearning for “Peace on Earth.” Please pray for them and their continued witness during these difficult days.
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We join with Dr. Mitri Raheb in praying for the people of Bethelehwm and the world to understand the message of Jesus to bring us peace on earth and good will to men.