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Vacation Bible Schools in the COVID-19 Era

Posted on August 6, 2021November 12, 2024 by Majd Shufani

children singing songs at the vacation bible school at the baptist church in cana

Early on, when the word “coronavirus” took over the world media, things started changing rapidly. Regulations change quickly too. From a Sunday to Saturday of the same week things could […]

Vacation Bible School in Eilabun

Posted on August 2, 2021November 12, 2024 by Majd Shufani

bible lesson at eilabun baptist church vbs

Last week, the Eilabun Baptist Church held a week-long Vacation Bible School. There were doubts over the possibility of holding a VBS due to the pandemic, but God made a […]

Dedication of Prayer Garden in Nazareth

Posted on July 8, 2021November 12, 2024 by Majd Shufani

wooden canopy in the prayer garden of the baptist house in nazareth

The Association of Baptist Churches in Israel dedicates a garden at Nazareth Baptist House in the loving memory of Buena Stevenson. Buena is the late wife of Wayne Stevenson. Both […]

ABC Hosts the Ordination of Pastor Ziad Farraj as a Baptist Pastor in Tur’an

Posted on October 12, 2019November 12, 2024 by natalie

Since the Summer we have seen God move in many mighty ways. The fall began with one of the largest events in the history of our church. Well over 600 […]

When Billy Graham Visited Israel – Bader Mansour

Posted on February 21, 2018November 12, 2024 by Bader Mansour

After an extended trip through Africa and Middle Eastern Arab countries in 1960, Billy Graham visited Israel. Suddenly, this small Baptist community that numbered only a few hundred became the […]

Saving a Palestinian Orphan – An Easter Devotion

Posted on April 11, 2017November 12, 2024 by Bader Mansour

As we reflect on the passion of Christ, we are reminded that God’s sacrifice is inclusive to all people: “God so loved the WORLD that he gave his one and […]

How George Laty became Lottie Moon in Nazareth

Posted on December 20, 2016November 12, 2024 by Bader Mansour

How did the Lottie Moon offering become the George Laty offering? Read this inspiring story about a Bible teacher from Nazareth who was saved from death four times and championed an annual campaign for needy families in his community during Christmas

Learning from the Legacy of Ibrahim Simaan – By Bader Mansour

Posted on August 7, 2016November 12, 2024 by Bader Mansour

Late pastor Ibraheem Simaan sharing at the 100 years of baptist work celebration

The story of Ibrahim Simaan summarizes 60 years of Christian service in Israel, focusing on some of the most important issues facing the Arabic church in Israel these days.

Children pray where Jesus did His first miracle – By Bader Mansour

Posted on July 26, 2016November 12, 2024 by Bader Mansour

More than 10 Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) are run by Baptist Churches in Israel this summer. This is a story about prayer in the life of children who attended VBS in the village of Cana of Galilee, where Jesus did His first miracle

Youth group distribute water and sweets during Ramadan

Posted on June 30, 2016November 12, 2024 by Bader Mansour

youth group girls handing out water bottles to muslim people during ramadan

The youth group at the Nazareth Local Baptist Church was looking for an opportunity to do outreach in their community. They knew that they needed to begin by showing interest […]

Salt of the Earth, Light of the World

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