Salaam aleikum - PEACE BE WITH YOU
I can't believe the news. The countries we've just been to and that got close to our hearts are turned upside down once more in the terrible mess that's going on at the moment.
Beirut a city that had not yet become fully alive again is being pressed down once more. The last thing this country needs now is yet another war in which civilians will again suffer the most. We crossed those borders that are blocked now, travelled the roads that are being bombed - the one to Damascus as well as the ones in the south of the country. Our friends are living in those places. This conflict suddenly is a very "personal" one.
And by this I am not only thinking about Lebanon. Israel has become dear to us, as well as Syria has. Friends have served or are serving in the Israeli Army; we have seen attempts to find ways out of the riddle, saw a generation completely frustrated with the whole situation...
I want to see change happening. I want to see Gods plans of hope and future for this region and its people lived out. I know that the arms of Jesus are long and strong enough to embrace the whole area. And I know that only his love will overcome hatred and violence. That is what I am hoping and believing for, maybe you can join in...
We just received an email from our friend in Beirut - he wants to come to Freakstock this summer but with all ways in and out blocked this might not be possible - as well as applying for visa etc. I actually wanted to ask if anyone might want to support him with funds for the flight but it has turned to something more essential
now...
If you are into PRAYER then please remember our friends in Beirut - it would mean much for them and us if we could welcome them on Freakstock! (Next thing would be the funds then... let us know if you want to support their coming financially :-) rockthecasbah(a)web.de)
Nothing is impossible...
And hey, we are fine in the everyday chaos of Cairo :-)
love
Rebecca*
Beirut a city that had not yet become fully alive again is being pressed down once more. The last thing this country needs now is yet another war in which civilians will again suffer the most. We crossed those borders that are blocked now, travelled the roads that are being bombed - the one to Damascus as well as the ones in the south of the country. Our friends are living in those places. This conflict suddenly is a very "personal" one.
And by this I am not only thinking about Lebanon. Israel has become dear to us, as well as Syria has. Friends have served or are serving in the Israeli Army; we have seen attempts to find ways out of the riddle, saw a generation completely frustrated with the whole situation...
I want to see change happening. I want to see Gods plans of hope and future for this region and its people lived out. I know that the arms of Jesus are long and strong enough to embrace the whole area. And I know that only his love will overcome hatred and violence. That is what I am hoping and believing for, maybe you can join in...
We just received an email from our friend in Beirut - he wants to come to Freakstock this summer but with all ways in and out blocked this might not be possible - as well as applying for visa etc. I actually wanted to ask if anyone might want to support him with funds for the flight but it has turned to something more essential
now...
If you are into PRAYER then please remember our friends in Beirut - it would mean much for them and us if we could welcome them on Freakstock! (Next thing would be the funds then... let us know if you want to support their coming financially :-) rockthecasbah(a)web.de)
Nothing is impossible...
And hey, we are fine in the everyday chaos of Cairo :-)
love
Rebecca*
posted by hajoundrebecca at 7/14/2006 07:22:00 PM
2 Comments:
hey... mir fehlen gerade die worte... außer euch sind noch mehr freunde von mir gerade da unten unterwegs, zum teil sitzen sie fest wie euer freund aus beirut. ich bin völlig geschockt! gottes schutz mit euch und mit denen, die unschuldig leid ertragen müssen!
ich drück euch aus der ferne.
yeh, it's a shame all this situation...do you know how is the syrian border now..I was with the convoy guys in slot and they are not sure if they wil arrive in Israel...I will fly straight after freakstock with Maren and Judith...but , we can speak about all this better in Freakstock...
Love you guys...
Yes, Salaam Aleikum
Baba
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