June 2024 THIMAR Newsletter
Tensions & Hope:
Updates from Lebanon & Syria
What is inside the newsletter this month?
The Coming War in Lebanon, By Hunter Williamson — Amid escalating tensions and the looming threat of a full-scale war in Lebanon, uncertainty grips the region as cross-border attacks intensify and foreign governments urge their citizens to evacuate. Read the full article to gain a deeper understanding of the situation.
Loving Thy Neighbor, By Ghinwa Akiki & Hunter Wiliamson — Despite rising tensions and anti-refugee sentiment in Lebanon, a local church in the Beqaa Valley continues its mission of aiding Syrian refugees, demonstrating Christ-like love and unity amidst division. Read the full article to learn how their faith-driven initiatives are making a profound impact in the midst of adversity.
Building Peace Through Education, By Sophie Nasrallah — Rim's family, Syrian refugees in Lebanon, faced discrimination and hardship until finding refuge in a church-run education center where their children thrived academically and emotionally amidst societal tensions. Read the full article the power of compassion and education.
Protecting Vulnerable Children, By Sophie Nasrallah — Zeinab, a bright 16-year-old attending a church-run education center, faces pressure from her financially struggling family to leave school and work, fearing early marriage, yet remains determined to carry forward the lessons of love and education she's learned. Read Zeinab’s inspiring story.
Op-Ed: Fear of the Lord: A Foundation for True Wisdom, By Dr. Nabil Costa — The fusion of academic excellence and spiritual guidance at Beirut Baptist School instills in students a healthy fear of the Lord, preparing graduates to lead with moral clarity and innovation in an uncertain world. Read the full article.
