Confirmation Service 2017
On Sunday the 1st of October 2017 our church held a Confirmation Service for nine confirmands who have accomplished their preparation sessions for confirmation. After long meetings of reflecting, exploring and learning about what it means to be member of Christ's Body, the Church congregation welcomed the nine youths to take part in the Communion. The message of the worship service was delivered by Rev. Nabil Mamarbashi based on the Gospel of John 14:15-21, "Keep My Commandments". Then Rev. Habib Badr with Rev. Mamarbashi laid their hands on the confirmands as a sign of reaffirmation for their baptism and the reception of the gifts of the Holy Spirit that were given in Baptism.
Exploring the Love of God
Sunday school in our church started after the Summer break of 2017. More than 40 kids joined together in their newly renovated classes and spent a great time. They enjoyed their first day together with the magician and his tricks, games and puppet show. The theme was on "Exploring the Love of God".
From now on, every Sunday kids will have their own time of fun at the Sunday School at 10:30 AM.
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Chorals of Martin Luther
On the occasion of celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, and on Sunday Oct. 15, 2017, Klaus Schulten the organist from Germany performed on our church pipe organ several Chorals written and composed by Martin Luther:
Out of the depths I cry unto thee, O Lord - Psalm 130
(Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Clavierübung (1739)
Our Father Who art in Heaven
(Vater unser im Himmelreich)
George Böhm (1661-1733)
Praeludium in G
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847)
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THE BROCHURE
Mrs. Schulten also decided to restore an old organ from a church in Scotland and arranged to bring it to Johann Ludwig Schneller school in Bekaa, Lebanon. The dream of the Schneller founder, Hermann Schneller, and school director, Rev. George Haddad will become true.
Award to Rev. Klaus Schmidt
On the occasion of the last visit of Rev. Klaus Schmidt, the retiring Chairman of the Schneller Association in Germany (EVS) and Rev. Uwe Gräbe to our church, Rev. Badr decorated Rev. Schmidt the "Medals of Service" for his 55 years of continual ministry in Germany and Lebanon on behalf of EMS, EVS and the two Schneller Schools in Bekaa and Jordan.
The EVS also is hosting General Meeting at the Church of Nikodemus in Stuttgart Botnang on Sunday 22nd of October 2017. During this event, Rev. Schmidt will be awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his many years of commitment to Schneller work. Rev. Habib Badr will give the sermon on that occasion. (The last 2 photos are added later and taken during the 22nd celebration).
We thank the Lord for Rev. Schmidt's faithful ministry and dedication.
