Lebanon

Well I just got back from a wonderful few days in Lebanon visiting friends and seeing a few sites. I was able to stay at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary where I had volunteered 8 years ago. They are really doing some great work there, training pastors from all over the Middle East. Please be in prayer for them as that part of the world is in a constant state of uncertainty.

Pigeon Rocks off the coast of Beirut

What was really wonderful about the trip was to be able to spend time with several friends that I have known for a long time. While I was in Lebanon last time I developed a friendship with a family, specifically a brother and sister - Henri and Janet and we were able to reconnect. I was also able to spend time with some old family friends - Paul and Anges Sanders; Paul directs the seminary. They are doing well and continuing to proclaim the gospel. A friend of mine from World Vision, Melanie Scherf was also able to join me. We were able to see many of the sites and were able to spend a day visiting some World Vision projects.

(left to right) Janet (Henri's wife), Henri, Melanie, Me, Janet and her husband Elle

Famous Ceders of Lebanon - the tree here is probably over 1500 years old. You can see the new trees grow straight up but then as they age they flatten out.

Here are a couple last pictures of the Mediterranean.




Please be in prayer for the Christians in Lebanon as they face many struggles. Lebanon is one of the last Christian strong holds in the Middle East. Many have fled because of the flighting and the country has become more and more Islamic. Please pray that the gospel will be preached throughout this region.