Consecration and Inauguration of the Bell Tower

Next Sunday the 21st June, the Bishop of Jerusalem will be with us for the CONSECRATION AND INAUGURATION OF THE NEW BELL TOWER. There will be a short service at 10:30am in the courtyard with our sister Arabic Congregation. Our Family Communion service will be at the usual time of 11:00am.

Here is some more Kingdom fun - our first home-grown couple. Tom Beathe and Natasha Tohme exchange vows on Pentecost Sunday, at the 8am service. Amongst the attendees were their home-group leaders. A celebration breakfast followed the service.

Congratulations Tom & Natasha!

The first All Saints' Joint Women's Retreat

A wonderful time was had by those attending out first Women's Retreat, 'Peace In The Midst of Chaos'. Thanks to St Lukes centre for hosting us and for all involved in organizing the day!

Coming Up at All Saints'

Tomorrow June 1st there is the Ecumenical Prayer meeting at the Near East School of Theology in Ras Beirut at 7pm. Next Sunday 7th June Paul Sanders will be preaching on the Mission of Messiah: Treasures in Jars of Clay. After the service there will be a farewell for the Naylor family and the Sanders family and we will share a pot luck lunch together.

Dedication of Saoirse Dieter

It was with great joy today that we celebrated with the Dieter family in the dedication of their daughter Saoirse.

Sunday June 7th

Sunday June 7th FAREWELL TO THE SANDERS AND NAYLORS! Come and give them your vote of thanks Paul Sanders preaching on Mission of Messiah. POT LUCK LUNCH AFTER THE SERVICE -bring your favourite dish!

Women's Conference at All Saints'

Saturday MAY 30th Our First Women’s Conference: PEACE IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS! Identifying and dealing with stress in our lives. St Luke’s Centre, Beit Meri, 9:30 – 4:30 (Bus from NEST at 8:30am) A special one-day conference to launch our Diocesan Women’s Ministry. organised jointly with our sister Arabic congregation. Interactive seminars by an international group of experts on stress. LL20,000 per person, includes lunch and all refreshments. Limited numbers – book early! Contact Sarah for details and booking sarahshehadi@hotmail.com; 03 136 371; 01 750 694

CHANGE OF TIME!!! SUNDAY 26TH

To allow our sister Arabic congregation more time after the marathon, we will push our service back to 11:30am for this Sunday only. Please note there will also be a Used Clothes Sale after the service in the hall downstairs, come and find a bargain whilst helping support our Community Relief Fund!

Regular Service Times

Just a reminder that we are now back to our regular service time of 11:00am. The service tomorrow, April 19th is Worship & Word, worship focussed mainly through song and music with the reading and teaching of the word of God. Rev Daniel Chetti will be preaching on The Mission of Messiah: On The Road to Emmaus. Also, next Sunday 26th there is a marathon, but we have been assured by the organisers that the roads into church will be open well before 11:00am and that we should not have any problem getting in to the church building.

Easter Services and Events

Over the coming week there are a number of special services being held at All Saints' by the International Congregation: Maundy Thursday 9th: Passover Meal 6pm - sharing a meal as Jesus did with his disciples. Places are limited, so it is necessary to sign up if you intend to come. Good Friday 10th: Cross Making Craft Service 10am - for all ages. A chance to express yourself creatively by making different crosses. Held in the church hall. Good Friday 10th: Meditation Service 2pm to 3:30pm - a contemplative service on Christ's last words on the cross. Easter Sunday 12th: Holy Communion Service 11:30am - a Holy Communion service as wel celebrate our Risen Lord!

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR PALM SUNDAY AND EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES START AT 11:30 AM (NOT OUR USUAL 11:00 AM)