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Category: Mission

  • Leading the Way: Education, Culture and Community Outreach in Bethlehem Palestine

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    Rana Khoury, Vice President of DAK University College/Diyar, shares the challenges and history of the work in Bethlehem. In its 21st year, it is the third largest private employer, touching the lives of 60,000 in the Bethlehem Region, which is under Israeli occupation. The conversation will include: Civic Engagement – a program for young adults Publishing Awards Building Womens’…

  • Mission Opportunity at Dale Presbyterian Church

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    It is said that one of the most powerful experiences a Christian can have is to go on a mission trip, experience a different culture and work among the poor. We at Dale Presbyterian Church invite your church to consider a Mission Trip to Dale, Indiana to work with our Summer Community Adventure Program. Summer…

  • Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to Southeast coastal flooding

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    From the Presbyterian Mission Agency: On either side of the river is the tree of life . . . and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. (Rev. 22:2) The Southeast coast is experiencing severe and unprecedented flooding. At its height, more than 400 roads, 150 bridges and two major…

  • Bloomington Fringe

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    Bloomington Fringe is a loose collective of clergy, churches and campus ministries seeking to collaborate on worship and work in the community. In the Neighborhood: Building Coalition and Finding Your Cause Saturday, February 28 @ First Presbyterian – Bloomington 10 am – 330 PM We are gathering to revision Church and how to be church…

  • CTS Alum Develops App to Assist Those in Need

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    San Diego, CA – Sojourners recently sought the 50 “Greatest Social Justice Leaders We’ve Never Heard Of” to participate in “The Summit” at Georgetown University. Those leaders included Columbia Theological Seminary graduate Dr. Bill Jenkins (D.Min. ’85). Founded in 1970 by Jim Wallis, Sojourners is the Washington DC community of leaders who care about changing the world…

  • 2014 Trip to Bethlehem

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    Travel to Bethlehem and stay at the Guesthouse of the International Center of Bethlehem October 21 – 30, 2014 Trip Itinerary: Tue Oct 21: Depart USA Overnight flight to Tel Aviv. Wed Oct 22: (TelAviv/Bethlehem) Upon arrival in Tel Aviv, meet your guide and transfer to Lutheran Guesthouse at the International Center of Bethlehem (ICB)All overnights will be at the Guesthouse.(meals in…

  • Bright Stars of Bethlehem Presentation in Columbus, IN

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    On Sunday, July 14th, Beth Nelson Chase, VP of Bright Stars of Bethlehem, brought greetings and thanks from the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, to First Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Indiana. The Presbytery of Ohio Valley has a Partnership with the International Center of Bethlehem.  Beth reports that this Partnership, which is now seven years old, is…