Gospel witness in Lebanon
In the midst of warfare and hardship a Release International partner in the Middle East is seeing the gospel of Christ bearing fruit.
Our partner in Lebanon provides a haven for Christians and other minorities fleeing violence elsewhere in the region. While they provide food, clothing and bedding for those with nothing, they are also telling people about Jesus Christ.
Only recently nine Alawites (a minority group that supported the former Assad regime in Syria) came to faith in Christ and were baptised. An Easter service, attended by more than 500 people, was led by a group of youngsters who our partner has been nurturing, and who have been sharing the gospel with thousands over social media.
Our partner is a beacon of light shining in a dark place and attracting many. It is also a light beginning to shine further afield.
Our partner told us, ‘All Christians are being persecuted throughout the Middle East, and in many places Christianity has been all but driven out. We are pushing back against the tide as we send people back into some of those countries, with former church members now working as missionaries in Jordan, Syria and other parts of the region.’
The work Release International partners do makes a real difference!
