Showing posts with label Living Stones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Living Stones. Show all posts

Friday, January 27, 2012

In Memoriam - Solomon Nour


Yesterday, I visited Hope Secondary School in Beit Jala with Brenda and two other friends. The visit was our first since the death of Solomon Nour, the school's beloved headmaster and our good friend. In the words of many, Solomon Nour was Hope School.

Although the halls and classrooms were filled with teachers and students, there was an emptiness which one could feel. Our visit was not the same as previous stops. Solomon's spirit, his encouraging words, and his deep faith were profoundly missing. Upon leaving, I wondered if we would ever return.

Today, I know that we must return and continue as partners in this ministry. Solomon is no longer there, but his beloved children are. They need all of us who loved Solomon and them.

Hope School is struggling to carry on the legacy. Funds and partners are needed as never before. Please join me in recommiting to the ministry of our Lord among His children.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

This Year in Jerusalem

I depart today for Israel and my eighteenth season of study there. Accompanied by my wife, we will have two months for becoming reacquainted with friends, visiting cherished holy sites and exploring new places. Yes, even after eighteen years, there are locations yet to be encountered.

My plan is to blog (almost) daily for those who wish to follow along. On some days, the blog will be more in the form of a "tweet." But for the most part, I will offer a first-hand insight into holy places and living stones.

Pray for us as we will pray for you.

This year in Jerusalem!