Christmas Services at All Saints'

Still to come this Christmas week:

Thursday 24th December: 11:30pm Christmas Eve Midnight Communion Service

Friday 25th December: 11:30am Christmas Day Family Communion Service

Saturday 27th December: 11:00am Morning Praise Contempory Worship Service

All are welcome to join us at All Saints' International Congregation.

The church building is less than 5 minutes walk north of the Hotel Phoenicia Intercontinental, just past the Hotel Monroe. We are just behind the Marina Tower.

Sunday 20th december 2009

This coming Sunday 10:30am Joint Bi-lingual carol service with our sister Arabic congregation.

Sunday 4:00pm Crib and Cristingle Service - a fun time for all the family. Set up the nativity creche and hear the Cristingle story as we make our own Cristingles.

Carols By Candlelight Service Dec 2009

Many thanks to all who were a part of our wonderful Carols By Candlelight services last Sunday. It was lovely to have so many visitors with us and to enjoy the singing, the mulled wine & mince pies and to begin the Christmas season together.

Sunday 6th December 2009

Due to the Beirut Marathon there will be no service at All Saints' Church this Sunday. There are however two alternatives:

MARATHON CHEERERS (enacting Hebrews 11 cloud of witnesses, cheering the saints!): Meet at All Saints’ at 9:30. If you are later than that, you will find us on the sea-front with the All Saints banner!the 10k wheelchair race starts: 9:45 for wheelchairs and 10:00 for runners – they will be passing on the Marina a few minutes later! Here is the link for the race route: http://www.beirutmarathon.org/videodocs/5and10kmap.png

WORSHIP SERVICE IN MANSOURIEH

There will be a service in the smaller chapel at Arab Baptist Theological Seminary at 11:00am

Carols By Candlelight Services at ASIC

Carols by Candlelight

December 13th 2009

1st Service at 5pm

Mulled Wine and Mince Pies from 6:30pm

2nd Service at 7:30pm

there will also be tables selling various craft items from:

The Quilting Group

Joelle's Jewellery

St Lukes Centre

Prison Ministry Crafts

Youth Group Lock In

This Friday 4th December there will be a Lock In event for the Youth Group, which includes anyone who is Grades 6 through 10. It will be held at the Youth For Christ Centre in Dekwaneh from 10pm to 8am Saturday morning. The cost is 5,000LL per student and includes a fun evening, snacks and a pancake breakfast! Please speak to Lindy for more information.

Marathon Sunday December 6th

There will be NO service at All Saints' this coming Sunday due to the Beirut Marathon that will be running past the church. There will be a group of supporters cheering the runners near the church. If you would like to join this group please speak to Rev. Nabil. There will be a worship service held at the smaller chapel of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Mansourieh at 11:00am. All are welcome to attend! See earlier posts for a map to ABTS.

Christmas Services at All Saints'

Christmas Services & Events December 2009

Sunday 13th Worship & Word Service 11:00am Sunday 13th Carols by Candlelight Service 5:00pm ** Mulled Wine & Mince Pies served between services from 6:30 as well as craft tables selling Christmas goodies. Sunday 13th Carols by Candlelight Service 7:30pm Sunday 20th Joint Service 10:30am - All Saints’ International Congregation with the Arabic Congregation Sunday 20th Crib & Christingle Service 4:00pm Thursday 24th Midnight Communion 11:30pm Friday 25th Christmas Day Family CommunionService 11:30am

If you are willing and interested in helping supply Mince Pies or Christmas Cookies for the Carol Services please speak to Sarah Shehadi.

All Saints' Update

Sunday 29th November 2009: Morning Praise service at All Saints' church 11:00am. Following the service there will be our Used Clothes Sale in the downstairs hall, a great place to find some bargains and support the All Saints' Community Relief Fund. This time there will also be toys and household goods on offer so come prepared. Items and clothes in good condition can be donated for these sales, but please only things that are clean and ready for sale. Please speak to Dorothy Jabbour for more information.

Sunday 6th December 2009: Marathon Sunday - NO SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS' CHURCH. Worship & Word Service to be held at ABTS in Mansourieh 11:00am Perry Mansfield will be preaching at our alternative service to be held in the chapel at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Mansourieh. (See map for directions)For those who are in the Hamra area there will be a group gathering outside the church on the marathon route to encourage the runners as they pass by. Time to be confirmed, please speak to Nabil for more details.

Back to All Saints' Church November 15th 2009

Please note that we will be back in our own All Saints' Church Building this coming Sunday 15th of November. It is a Family Communion service starting at 11:00am and will be followed by a farewell lunch for Scott Johnson. Please plan to stay if you can and see Scott.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!

Due to further damp caused by recent rains we will NOT be returning to All Saints' Church building this Sunday November 8th. We will continue to meet at the Near East School of Theology, Souraty Street, Hamra til further notice. 11:00am Fellowship & refreshments 11:45am Worship & Word service You can call 03 258 603 or 03 281 388 for more information.

All Saints' Parish Weekend

Today is the deadline for registration for our Parish Day Away at Bethania, near Harissa, on Saturday 31st October 2009. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for youth 11 to 18yrs, $5 for children 5 to 10yrs, under 5's are free. The programme starts at 9:30am and finishes at 5pm, including 3 sessions with our special guest Rev. Madi Strong, morning tea, lunch and some free time. Please call 03 258 603 today to register if you havn't already! Sunday 1st November All Saints' Day! We will still be at NEST for this Holy Communion service, with fellowship at 11:00am, service at 11:45am followed by our International Pot Luck Lunch in the courtyard of NEST (weather permitting, indoors if it is wet). Please bring your favourite dish from your home country to share.

Coming up in the next two weeks!

Greetings to you all! Our latest news and happenings at ASIC: A reminder that we are still meeting at N.E.S.T. in Hamra. We begin with fellowship and refreshments at 11:00am, followed by our Morning Praise service from 11:45am to 1:00pm, in the chapel on the ground floor. If you still need directions please call Nabil 03 281 388 or Lindy 03 258 603 (preferably before Sunday morning) Dont forget that Daylight Savings ends this weekend so put your clocks back one hour on Saturday night! Last weekend of October is our All Saints' Parish weekend, including a Day Outing on Saturday 31st from 9:30am to 5pm. This will be held at Bethania Conference Centre, above Jounieh, next to Harissa (Lady of Lebanon). We have a special guest from the UK, Rev'd Madi Strong, who will be facilitating our day's program. The cost is $15 per adult, $10 per child which includes lunch and a coffee break. Please don't let the cost put you off coming, if it is an issue please speak to Nabil. We would really like everyone to be with us on this day. Please email or call to confirm your attendance, including number of adults, number of children, if you need a ride or if you can provide rides. Sunday 1st November All Saints' Day Holy Communion Service followed by our famous International PotLuck Lunch together, where we each bring our favourite dish from our home country, where-ever that may be, and we celebrate the diversity of our church family as well as the unity that we share in the body of Christ. We hope to be back at our own All Saints' church building, but that depends on the repair and refurbishment work being completed on time. Location will be confirmed this Sunday, by announcement during the service or you can check on the church blog www.allsaintsbeirut.blogspot.com Please confirm with Caroline Farajallah what kind of dish you will bring (savoury or sweet) Please be in prayer for our Church leadership who will be meeting together on the Friday night prior to the Parish Day Out, for God's wisdom and annointing as they seek Him to lead and direct the work, ministry and fellowship at All Saints'. If you are not sure who our leadership teams are: Vicar: Rev'd Nabil Shehadi. Church Wardens: Perry Mansfield and Debbie Lovatt. Church Council: Steve Kenney (Hon Treasurer), Ray Goh, Mat Gregory, Scott Johnson, Anastasia Wilson, John Lowrie. Ministry Leadership Team: Sarah Shehadi, Thia Sagherian, Suzann Mollner, Dan Chetti, Sarah Chetti, Lindy-Ann Masri. May God's presence bless and encourage you this week, as we live our lives as Children of the King! Lindy Masri Church Administrator All Saints' International Congregation

All Saints' Parish Weekend

Saturday 31st October is All Saints' International Congregation's Parish Day. We will have the day away together in a relaxed atmosphere, with worship, fellowship and more.... Venue and exact times to be announced. Sunday 1st November All Saints' Day Sunday Service and International Potluck Lunch - a chance to show off your culinary skills and treat us all to your favourite taste of home, your home country that is! We hope to be back at All Saints' Church for this day, and to share and celebrate in our diversity and multi-cultural make-up.

Meeting at NEST

We are still holding our Sunday morning services at N.E.S.T. for the coming two weeks, whilst repair work is being done on the church building. 11:00am Refreshments and fellowship 11:45am Service The Young Church groups have resumed and provide specific teaching times for all the young ones from age 3 to 16 years. All are welcome!

All Saints' Church Temporary Move

Due to upcoming refurbishment and repairs to the church building, we will be unable to meet in the sanctuary for the month of October 2009. We will be meeting at the Near East School of Theology (NEST), Ground Floor Chapel Souraty Street, Hamra, 2 roads up from AUB – on-street parking and car-park opposite Our services will be as follows: Sept 27th Morning Praise, 11:00am at All Saints' Church All services at NEST as follows; 11:00am Refreshments and fellowship, 11:45 - 1:00pm service Oct 4th Holy Communion, at NEST Oct 11th Worship & Word, at NEST Oct 18th Holy Communion, at NEST Oct 25th Morning Praise, at NEST

Sunday 16th August 2009

This Sunday there will be NO INTERNATIONAL SERVICE at All Saints'. We will be joining the National Evangelical Church International Congregation downtown (next to the UN building) at 10:30am The following Sunday 23rd the NEC International congregation will be joining us at All Saints' for a Morning Prayer service at 11:00am

Upcoming services at All Saints' International Congregation

During the summer months we are continuing with our cycle of weekly services, with a few changes: This Sunday 9th August Worship & Word service at All Saints' at 11:00am 16th August NO INTERNATIONAL SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS' We will be joining the National Evangelical Church's International Congregation at their church, downtown near the UN building at 10:30AM 23rd August Joint Morning Prayer service with the NEC Congregation at All Saints' at 11:00am 30th August Morning Praise service at All Saints' 11:00am For any further enquiries please contact Lindy Masri on 03 258 603

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)

AGM & Easter Services at All Saints'

Please note that the Annual General Meeting for All Saint's International Congregation will take place on March 29th following the morning service. All members are kindly asked to attend. Nominations for Church Council and Church Warden close at 11:00am on March 22nd! Also on Saturday 28th/Sunday 29th, the clocks go forward one hour as the start of Daylight Savings in Lebanon. Don't be late! Easter Service on Palm Sunday April 5th at 11:30am and Easter Sunday Service April 12th at 11:30am

Baptism of Tom Beathe

It was with great joy that we celebrated with Tom in his baptism last Sunday at All Saints'. We love you Tom and pray for God's continued blessings and presence in your life.

ASIC Update

Greetings, Just a few reminders from All Saints' International Congregation! Tomorrow 25th is Ash Wednesday. There will be a communion service in the church at 7:30pm, all are welcome. Next Sunday March 1st is Holy Communion at 11:00am. The Youth Group will start downstairs for Youth Praise and the other Young Church classes will begin in church, then go down for teaching time before all the Young Church join the congregation for communion. Also please be praying for Tom Beathe as he will be baptised during this service. Following the service we will be hosting a community meal in the church hall downstairs and all are invited to stay for that. Lunch will be provided, but anyone who would like to bring a salad, dessert or drinks are most welcome, it would be appreciated, thank you. Last notice: some forward planning for our Annual General Meeting. This will be held on Sunday March 29th after the Morning Praise service. If you are a member please book this date in your calendars and plan to be there. This is an important time for our church community, where we take time to look back at the past year as well as look to the future and elect our church council. If you attend All Saints' and are not a member but would like to become one, please email allsaints@terra.net.lb for more information.

New Facebook Group!

For those of you who may enjoy the world of Facebook, All Saints' now has a group there. Follow this link to come and join us! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=605780000&ref=name#/group.php?gid=49209535508&ref=mf We would love to catch up with past members of All Saints' or just keep in contact with current ASIC friends.

Current Preaching Series

ALL SAINT’S INTERNATIONAL CONGREGATION Preaching series - Theme for 2009 GOD’S ELECTIONS! “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2: 9 CHOSEN FOR INTIMACY 2009 is the year of parliamentary elections in Lebanon (June) – crucial elections that will determine the future of Lebanon. We will be hearing a lot about this in the months to come. Let this be a reminder for us of God’s elections! God chose Jesus, and in Him he chooses us, to fulfill His good purposes for us and for the world. In our new preaching series we will look at this and ask the question: Chosen for what? To help us with this, as a post-Christmas series, we will also look at the big themes of the Old Testament (old covenant) and how they are re-defined in the coming of Jesus – “The Meaning of Messiah”. One of our themes is The Temple. In the OT, the temple was a symbol of God’s presence and holiness. How does it translate in New Testament terms, in the new covenant with God in Christ? Jesus is Emmanuel - God with us. He referred to his body as the temple, and through him we become a holy temple of God, individually and corporately - God in us, by the Holy Spirit. We are chosen for intimacy – the closest possible relationship with God. Other themes we will look at are: Priesthood, Sacrifice, People and Land. We will use the Gospel of John and the letter to the Hebrews as our main references.

Current Services at All Saints' Beirut

After the busy Christmas season, we are now back in our regular schedule of services for each month. 1st Sunday: 11:00am Holy Communion (More formal service) 2nd Sunday:11:00am Worship & Word (Informal service focussing on worship through music and the ministry of the word) 3rd Sunday: 11:00am All Age Holy Communion (Informal communion service) Last Sunday: 8:00am BCP 1662 Holy Communion Service (Book of Common Prayer formal service) Last Sunday: 11:00am Morning Praise (All age informal service, no Young Church)