EAPPI Standing in Solidarity with
Local Churches
Beit Jala Lutheran Church
EAPPI visits as many local churches as possible during each
team’s time in Bethlehem. This past
Sunday we visited the Beit Jala Lutheran church. It is the largest congregation locally with
about 600 parishioners. They gave us a warm welcome in their beautiful church.
The service conducted in Arabic, some of
the hymns were recognizable from the music.
Yes I sang along in English, but not loud enough to be a disturbance.
Even with a language difference the Spirit of worship is a blessing.
Even with a language difference the Spirit of worship is a blessing.
During the communion part of the service, we stood together in a circle. Then the elements were brought to each of us. It was a wonderful community feeling.
