Spring 2015

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sPrinG 2015 newsletter

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MUSEUM TOcelebratethe historyof the BiBlePaGe 15

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WELCOME TO THENAZARETH TRUST

it is with Great PleasUrethat i welcOMe yOU tO thesPrinG editiOn OF OUrnewsletter.

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in my reflection, i also have asense of deep humbleness tohave been part of the long storyof the nazareth hospital; to haveparticipated in this generation'swork and service, and to havebeen a witness of the lord'sprovision and care in his ownhome town. it is with deepgratitude that i reflect on thecontribution of all those who havewalked with the hospital theselast few years.

i am grateful to our clinical,support and administrative staffwho care and serve on a dailybasis, and i am grateful also forthe work of our management andleadership teams - all who haveworked tirelessly and underconsiderable pressure to steerand develop the scope andquality of our hospital services.

it is true to say that some parts ofthe journey were not at all easy,and yet, if we stop for a momentand look back at where we aretoday and how far we have come,we can see the positive and far-reaching impact of all we havedone together in recent years.

it has also been a great privilegeto work with and serve our schoolof nursing.

this work, so unique in place, inaspiration and in achievement isa jewel in the crown of our work innazareth. it is the gatewaythrough which the young peopleof nazareth have walked throughfor 90 years in order to be

prepared for a life ofcompassionate and professionalservice.

it has been my great pleasure towork alongside the staff andleadership of the school, and,although the school's future isnot yet fixed and resolved, i amnonetheless confident that wewill find the way to continue thisimportant and precious part ofour mission. Please continue topray for the school, as it diligentlyseeks the best way to secure itsfuture.

and for serVe, my thanksgivingis offered wholeheartedly toChristine farah, who, some fiveyears ago, agreed to work toestablish a new way by whichpeople could volunteer with us innazareth.

now, we have a well-respectedservice which has provided abeautiful and deeply meaningfulexpression of our faith both in theplace of nazareth and by way ofits international scope and reach.it is with wonder that we haveseen the lord use serVe to quiteliterally change the lives of thosewho have participated.

for our small team based in theunited kingdom, i am grateful toeach of you, for your working withsuch passion and commitment tosupport all we are trying to do innazareth. it has been my joy tostand alongside you in all we haveachieved there.

for our Board members, past andpresent. i am grateful to themalso. for inviting me to participateon this journey which has soprofoundly impacted upon mepersonally, spiritually andprofessionally; and for continuingto give your time, prayer,expertise and concern tonazareth while expecting nothingin return.

and there is so much more to do!to extend and deepen our work inthe West Bank, to take on theprecious and powerful ministry ofthe nazareth Village. to walk withnew and significant partners,such as Cure international andthe Museum of the Bible inWashington...to continue to behis place, his work, in his hometown - the light on the hill...

so, to each of you, including you,our supporters, who have walkedtogether with us and with mealong this small part of thejourney in nazareth which hasalready spanned so manydecades and travelled so far,thank you. i will continue totreasure the place and people ofnazareth and will praycontinuously for the blessing,prospering and progress of allthat will be done in the future.

With every blessing to each ofyou;

Joseph Main,chief executive Officer of thenazareth trust

AS I SIT DOWN TO WRITE THIS, MY FINALINTRODUCTION TO OUR NEWSLETTER, IFIND MYSELF REFLECTING WITH A SENSEOF GENUINE THANKSGIVING ON THELAST 7 1/2 YEARS OF MY WORK INSERVICE OF NAZARETH.

CONTENTSGOd’s Path leads tOFOrMatiOn OF Prayer GrOUP 04

MakinG a real diFFerence inthe west bank 05

we FOUnd a cUre! 06

sPreadinG the wOrd abOUtqUality and saFetyexcellence 07

everyOne’s a winner… 08-09

Ministry is a teaM eFFOrt 10

trUst welcOMes newsPiritUal directOr 11

thank yOU JOsePh 12-13

wOven intO villaGe liFe 14

a new chaPter in thehistOry OF the bOOk 15

a view FrOM a nazareth hill 16

in MeMOry OF revdr JOhn wilkinsOn 17

Packed hOUse FOr JOsePh’shOPe FOr Peace seMinar 18

wOOlly wOnders brinGdOUble bOOst FOr the trUst 19

£2M aPPeal tO helPsick children 20

thank yOU FrOM al ahli 21

Prayer POints 22

dOnatiOn FOrMs 23

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(front cover image) serVe volunteerDorothy Pearson spends time with ayoung patient on the paediatric ward“now faith is being sure of what we hope for and

certain of what we do not see.”Hebrews 11:1

CHAIRMAN’SFOREWORDAN EVER-CHANGING NARRATIVE

One OF the veryhelPFUl realities OFthe bible is that it isnOt a static bOOk OFreliGiOUs teachinG bUtis instead eMbedded inthe narrative OFPeOPle On the MOve,Over tiMe and FrOMPlace tO Place -abrahaM, the childrenOF israel, JesUs hiMselFwhO had ‘nOwhere tOlay his head’, and PaUlwhO, in his MissiOnarytravels, encOUntereda GOd whO at tiMesblOcked his Path thensent hiM in new andUnexPected directiOns.

the history of the work innazareth is itself a story of God’sleading and directing differentpeople in varying circumstancesover a century and a half ofministry and service. this editionof the newsletter marks anothermilestone in that journey withnews of the departure of our Ceo,Joseph Main, who is moving on totake up a position with a Christiancharity in the uk after nearly eightyears of service in the nazarethtrust.

something of the legacy of theseyears of service is documentedelsewhere in the newsletter butfor my own part i would simplywish to record the gratitude of thetrust, and very particularly thosewhom it seeks to serve, for all thathas been offered as sacrificialservice and all that has beenachieved to the glory of God.

Please pray for Joseph and hisfamily as they engage newopportunities, experiences andchallenges. Pray also for thestability and continuity of all thework in nazareth during a periodof inevitable change and that thetrust may readily be led to identifythe person of God’s choosingwho will offer servant leadershipfor the next stage of our journey.

someone else on the move at thistime is our new spiritual Director,frank kantor, for whom this is aseason of relocation andreorientation, along with his wifeValerie, to the environment andculture of nazareth. this is a newappointment designed toconsolidate the Christian basisand aims that underpin all weseek to do within and through ourvarious endeavours. Pleaseuphold frank in your prayers thathe may readily establish himselfin life and ministry.

in the midst of these changesthere is also the constancy of theongoing work in nazareth, someof it captured in these pages, andthe ultimate constancy of the Godin whose hands all our life andwork securely rests.

Morgan Jamieson,chair of the nazareth trust

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and he’s doing both already,having started a worship groupthat, as well as attracting fellowChristians, is also popular with afew of the nursing students ofdifferent faiths.

samir said: “a few of the youngermembers of the group are fromdifferent religious backgrounds,but they find peace and serenityin worshipping and socialisingtogether.

“this brings me happiness that isbigger than i am, and a ‘stillness’that i cannot explain.

“My calling is to become amissionary nurse, not just anordinary nurse. i think this is how ican become a well-roundedhuman as well as a Christian.”

at first, samir thought Godwanted him to be of service bybecoming a monk.

the 22-year-Old is astUdent nUrse, avOcatiOn he believes isideal FOr hiM, as itallOws hiM tO develOPsPiritUally and shOwhis cOMPassiOn FOrPeOPle.

SAMIR KNEW GOD HAD A PLAN FOR HIM – BUT AS A YOUNG MAN HECOULDN’T QUITE WORK OUT WHAT THE PLAN WAS. NOW, WITH THE HELPOF OUR SCHOOL OF NURSING, HE’S FOUND HIS WAY – AND HIS CALLING.

GOD’S PATH LEADS TOFORMATION OF PRAYER GROUP

so he travelled thousands ofmiles to italy to train at amonastery – only to find theanswer on the doorstep at hisfamily home in nazareth.

samir said: “it was always mydream to serve people and igained two valuable years’experience in italy when i waspreparing to become a monk.But i knew it wasn’t right.

“i decided it was my duty to carefor people and, becoming anurse, will allow me to serve moredirectly than if i was a monk -letting me fulfil both of mydreams.

“i believe it is God’s calling for meto become a nurse and servepeople in sickness and in health.”

samir took his inspiration tofollow an educational routeduring his time in italy, where hemet many people who had hadgreater access to education. hewas fascinated by their way ofthinking, their knowledge andanalytical skill.

having returned from italy with arefreshed outlook on life, samirapplied to, and was accepted by, anumber of nursing schools, butchose the nazareth school ofnursing, as he was interested inhis spiritual development too.

samir has also been impressedby the way staff at the school ofnursing care for and help theirstudents.

“Course co-ordinators gatherthose who may be under-achieving to help them overcomeissues they may be having, whilecourse directors discuss withstudents the best ways to studyand prepare for difficult examperiods.

“it is a great place to trainbecause of all the love andsupport you find there.”

samir is sure he’s made the rightdecision to train at the school ofnursing.

“in nazareth, just a few stepsaway from home, i feel peopleneed me. they encourage me andpraise the lord with me.

“for me, this is a great indicatorthat i am heading in the rightdirection,” he said.

students at the school ofnursing listen attentivelyduring a lesson

samir with members of his worship group

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MAKING A REALDIFFERENCEIN THE WEST BANK

the nazareth trust also intendsto provide Medi-boxes for theremote west bank communities,which contain basic, butessential, medical supplies.

A Medi-box costs just £50,but means whole communitiescan access supplies they wouldnot otherwise have. to donateplease go to the donation formon page 23.

A MAN WHO LOST HIS LEG AFTER STEPPING ON A LANDMINE HASSEEN A MIRACULOUS CHANGE TO HIS LIFE, THANKS TO THE WORKOF OUR HOSPITAL’S MOBILE CLINIC.

khader is from a Bedouincommunity in Zone C of the WestBank. hospital staff met himthrough one of the mobile clinictrips.

his circumstances were dire, withlittle access to medical provision.he lives as part of a tentedcommunity with poor sanitationand no infrastructure to make hislife any easier.

the mobile clinic staff metkhader, 54, and, after listening tohis story, wanted to do somethingto help.

since he was injured, khader hashad absolutely no access to helpto become mobile again - and hasbeen unable to live a normal lifeor take part in activities otherstake for granted.

the team contacted a specialist inprosthetics, got the necessarypermission for khader to travel tonazareth, and arranged transportto take him for treatment.

With specialist consultation and anew prosthetic leg, khader’s lifehas been transformed.

from being a prisoner in hishome, khader is now able to walkas normal, using his new leg toenable him to move aroundnaturally and easily.

aFter years OFisOlatiOn andiMMObility – khaderdaraGhMi is able tO GetUP and abOUt aFterbeinG Fitted with aPrOsthetic leG, PaidFOr by the staFF OF thecharity.

Ceo, Joseph Main, said: “the factthat khader can now walk again isa perfect example of our faith andministry in action making a realdifference in the remote areas.

“not every story may be asdramatic as this, but eventreatment that may beconsidered minor or every day inanother context, can bemiraculous in these extremelydifficult circumstances.”

after years ofimmobility khaderDaraghmi getsused to his newfound freedom

OUR MISSION:we restore underserved israeliand Palestinian children withorthopaedic surgical needs.

“heal the sick who are thereand tell them, ‘the kingdom ofGod has come near you.”Luke 10

we value/we are: Pro child: wehave a heart for underservedchildren regardless of theirgeography/nationality/ genderor religion.

restoring the broken: we seekto heal the broken bodies,spirits and relationships of ourpatients, their families andtheir communities.

Modelling innovation:Following the leadershipexample of Jesus of nazareththis partnership willdemonstrate a unique examplefor reconciliation anddevelopment in the region.

exercising trust: as brothersand sisters in christ we chooseunity assuming the goodnessof both parties intentions.


WE FOUND A CURE!

our Ceo Joseph Main wasintroduced to Dale by Dr scottharrison, founder of Cureinternational – and their meetingof minds led to the beginnings ofa wonderful friendship.

for a number of years the twoCeos had discussed how the twoorganisations could work moreclosely together. and last year, asour hospital began its mobilemedical clinic in the West Bankand we made plans to renovateits paediatric ward, the seeds ofan idea began to formulate.

after three intensive days ofstrategic planning, a firm planwas established - including amission statement and sharedvalues.

Working in partnership like thiswas new ground for us and forCure. together we wrote aMemorandum of understanding(Mou), with Dr suzy srouji, headof Paramedical services leadingfor the nazareth hospital. it wasformally signed on January 16.

So what does this mean?

for us it means we’ll have morescope to help children withorthopaedic surgical needs, whileour renovations will mean we canoffer more beds - whilecontinuing our life-long work ofoffering general paediatricservices.

the partnership will mainly focuson children from the West Bankbut has made a commitment thatno child, whatever theirbackground, religion or culturewill ever be refused help.

as two Christian Medicalorganisations, our shared faith isthe foundation of ourpartnership. it is our belief byworking together our ministry willbe strengthened.

We agree that healing changeseverything. it brings to an endphysical pain and can lead torestoration of dignity andinclusion. together we will carefor the spiritual health and notjust the physical health of thechildren we serve.

Cure has also committed to helpus identify potential donors andfunding agencies so we can meetour £2million appeal target.

it is still early days, and the formalpartnership agreement is still tobe defined.

Whatever happens next, it iscertain we have found a true, like-minded organisation in Cure andwe will keep you informed as thepartnership grows.

dale brantner is the charisMatic ceO OF cUreinternatiOnal, a christian OrGanisatiOn thatOwns hOsPitals sPecialisinG in PaediatricOrthOPaedic sUrGery.

A CHANCE MEETING, A SHARED ETHOSAND A BUDDING FRIENDSHIP HAVE LEDTO A PARTNERSHIP THAT WILL BENEFITHUNDREDS OF CHILDREN NEEDINGMEDICAL CARE.

Dr suzy sruji Mou team leader withroger spoelman Cure trustee

DONATE NOW: see page 20 for full details on the Paediatric ward appeal.want to know more about cUre then go to cUre.org

Dale Brantner, Dr BisharaBisharat, head of hospital, andCeo Joseph Main sign the Mou

as a speaker of internationalrenown Jason has advisedgovernments in the uk,Denmark, sweden, norway,the republic of ireland, Jordan,Canada, Brazil and south africa.

he says that wherever he travelshe meets committed healthcareprofessionals who are keen to doall they can to improve standards- and he expects the same to bethe case in nazareth.

he became involved with thenazareth trust through hisfriendship with Chairman of ourtrustees, Morgan Jamieson. thepair met through a mutual friend,the Pastor at the Church Morganattends, and who used to bePastor at Jason’s Church.

so he is aware of the hospitaland the quality of treatment andnursing training provided – but islooking forward to seeing forhimself.

“i’ll be talking about the reliabledelivery of routine care and i’msure it’s an area of discussionthat will resonate with doctorsand nurses in nazareth.

“It is about developingmedicine across theworld, everywhere wehave motivatedprofessionals workingin challengingcircumstances -whatever thosechallenges may be,”he said.a full report of the conferenceand time with us will be carried inour next newsletter.

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SPREADING THE WORDABOUT QUALITY ANDSAFETY EXCELLENCE

WINNINGTHE FIGHTAGAINST FLUtO liMit the sPread andeFFect OF the inFlUenzavirUs On lOcalcOMMUnities the MinistryOF health in israel rUnsan active PrOGraMMe OFiMMUnisatiOn. eachhOsPital in the cOUntryis tasked with iMMUnisinGtheir staFF.

this year the Director of theMinistry of health made aspecial visit to our hospital tocongratulate it on achievingfirst place among all the israelihospitals for the programme!

head of hospital, Dr BisharaBisharat, said: "We arehonoured to be leading thispush as it helps us to preventthe spread to patients. flu cancreate a huge risk especially tothe chronically sick, the elderlyand new-born.

“We aspire to be a role modeland so we also encouragevaccination of the generalpublic. statistics show thatvaccination reduces thenumber of people over 50who have to be hospitalisedbecause of flu by up to 77 percent, and cuts the number ofelderly flu deaths in half.

“Plus there is a knock-on effect- for every person who isvaccinated the group ofpeople around them is moreprotected because they can’tcatch the illness from them.so having such a successfulvaccination programme has amassive effect in reducingillness and infection.

“Preventing the progressionof influenza means we andour families get through thewinter with less illness and inbetter health. so we arethrilled to have been numberone in the table.”

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INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED EXPERTJASON LEITCH, IS SET TO TRAVEL TONAZARETH TO GIVE A KEYNOTE SPEECH ATOUR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ONQUALITY AND SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE.

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Marlen was nominated for herprofessionalism, excellence andpassion in preparing the hospitalfor Joint Commission international(JCi) accreditation next year,working outside her normal shift tomake sure written procedures werecompleted.

her active campaigning for cross-departmental teamwork has helpedto ensure quality and safety isparamount across all departments.

Marlen has led her team withpassion and commitment, makingher a role-model to all at thehospital. her crucial work towardsthe accreditation goes on.

Marlen said: “this win doesn'tbelong only to me but to the wholePharmacy staff, because we work asa team: t – together, e – everybody,a – achieves, M – More.”

EVERYONE’SA WINNER…

MARLENHAKIMhead OF thePharMacydePartMent

STAFF WHO EMBODY THE VALUES OF THEHOSPITAL THROUGH THE WAY THEY DOTHEIR JOBS AND THEIR DAILYCOMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN SERVICEHAVE BEEN HONOURED AT THE ANNUALEMPLOYEE RECOGNITION EVENT.

the awards, bUiltarOUnd the hOsPital’svalUes, are JUdGed bycO-wOrkers andrecOGnise thOse whOcOnsistently disPlaylOve and cOMPassiOn,hUMan diGnity,PrOFessiOnalisM andexcellent service atall tiMes.

every employee is given anomination form, which issubmitted to a recognitioncommittee made up ofemployees from all areaswithin the hospital, anddecisions are made withoutmanagement or executiveteam involvement.

there are some outstandingexamples of exceptionalservice, and of going aboveand beyond what is expected.here are the stories of thisyear’s winners.

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nibal was nominated for herdiligence, dedication andperseverance in delivering excellentservice as a nurse within theinternal Medicine department.

her colleagues said: “herdedication is tangible - she believesin and lives the hospital missionand values, never asking anythingof others and always going theextra mile.”

a good friend always listens, andthis is nibal’s key strength insupporting her colleagues andpatients. a true advocate of thehospital work, nibal leads the wayin showing how to provide excellentservice to all.

nibal said: “Winning makes you feelpeople appreciate what you doafter all these years of working inthe hospital. the feelings ofappreciation and joy were evengreater than getting the award.”

there was also recognition inthe form of an outstandingstaff award, which went to theorthopaedics and surgicaldepartments for exceptionalservice to the care of thepatients transferred from Gazaduring the conflict in augustlast year.

OUTSTANDINGSTAFF

Dr Victor assaf receives the outstandingstaff award on behalf of the surgical andorthopaedic staff

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DR YOUSEFNEJIMdirectOr OFPaediatricsand neOnatalintensive careUnit

Dr yousef, a specialist in Paediatricsand neonatology, was nominatedfor his continuing work in the WestBank. We have featured stories inthe last two newsletters on themobile clinics so you will alreadyhave some understanding of theamazing work he has undertakenand committed himself to. Dryousef has led his team to help thechildren and people of tobas byshowing love and compassion byway of access to medical care thatis not normally available to them.

he said: “i received the award witha mixed feeling of joy andresponsibility, which took me backin memory to my first day of workin the hospital 23 years ago.”

NEHAIA ABUALHEJAMidwiFe

nehaia has worked at our hospitalsince 1989 and was nominated forher compassion, professionalismand her kindness when supportinga blind father in his efforts to be apart of the birth of his child.

a wonderful relationship developedbetween the family and nehaia,who sent her a letter of thanks inbeautiful formal arabic that started:“every word of thanks stands still infront of your kindness and beautifulheart”.

nehaia said: “it's a great feeling towitness the appreciation of theemployees and managers. it's anhonour for the whole labourdepartment and staff, because weare all like that.

“this award makes you moreresponsible and determined tokeep on with your beliefs of love,giving, providing full service, andrespecting others. i ask God thatwe keep doing good deeds andprofessional work. order to raisethe standards of our departmentand hospital.”

saleem, an archivist in the hospital,was nominated for hiscommitment to helping others.Without being asked, he saw theemergency room neededsomeone of his willingness to helpso he volunteered himself. thenews quickly spread and, if any ofthe offices now need someone tohelp, the first person they call issaleem. he can be seen dailytalking to families of the patients ifthey need to know where to go orwhere to find things. hisnomination said, “you are greatsaleem. We appreciate the givingspirit that makes you who you are.”

he said: “i am so glad that i wasnominated and voted as employeeof the year. it's great to feelappreciated and loved by the staff.”

SALEEMNWESSIRhOsPitalarchivist


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the plans for this year include thecontinuation of the daily visits inthe hospital, where the team,motivated by faith, demonstratethat God cares for all by their actsof kindness. this can be as simpleas making a cup of tea in thedialysis ward or sitting withpatients in the psychiatric ward.

We have hosted a visit from lindafugel and also celebratedinternational Women’s Day byway of a dedicated service in thechapel. During linda’s visit, sheled a study day on practical waysto minister within a multi-faithenvironment to support ourteam.

the team’s work extends beyondthe hospital and, this year, stacyand rose have begun to leadpraise and fellowship meetingsevery Wednesday evening inorder to provide pastoralguidance and support to femalestudents from the school ofnursing.

Our most recentmeeting included adevotional on theaccount of thewoman at the well,as told in John 4.the team has also startedplanning for the easter season,which includes the orthodoxcalendar. there’s a programmefor the whole of easter week, withplenty of activities for everyone toparticipate in.

Chaplain, suheil Bathish, isthankful every day that God helpshim fulfil his ministry – and wouldlove even more people to join theteam.

“the Chaplaincy team has tenmembers from local churches,and are regularly joined by serVenazareth volunteers.

“team members get togetheronce a month, taking it in turn tohost the meeting at their homes,to provide encouragement and astrengthening of therelationships between our teammembers.

“it is wonderful to see everyoneworking together to achieve allthat we achieve in God’s name.

“on page 04, you will see thewonderful story of samir, astudent at our school of nursing,and how he has arranged prayerand praise meetings for his fellowstudents every tuesday morning,in addition to the Wednesdayevening meetings hosted by ourteam. samir has seen some ofhis friends from other faiths joinin the sessions as well as hisChristian friends.

it warms my heart to see suchministry grow within our nursingstudents.”

“Please continue to remember usin your prayers as our work heregoes from strength to strength, inJesus name, as we seek toquench the thirst of those whoare thirsty”, said suheil.

“Jesus answered, ‘everyone whodrinks this water will be thirstyagain, but whoever drinks thewater i give them will neverthirst. indeed, the water i givethem will become in them aspring of water welling up toeternal life’.” John 4:13-14

SEEDSOF HOPE

it is sUch a bUsy andexcitinG tiMe FOr theteaM that they haveeMPlOyed their Firstever adMinistrativeassistant. sO we aredeliGhted tOwelcOMe haneenObied, whOse wOrkas a chaPlaincyvOlUnteer, since2010, hasblOssOMed intO hernew rOle.

IT’S ALREADY BEENA BUSY YEAR FORTHE CHAPLAINCYTEAM AT THEHOSPITAL – WHEREWE’VE BEENSOWING THE SEEDSOF HOPE IN AVARIETY OF WAYS.

Volunteer nada helps a patient on dialysisto relax by giving her a foot massage

Chaplain suheilBathish is thankful

to do God’s workeveryday


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frank comes to us from the freeChurches Group, where he wasGeneral secretary, and hadresponsibility for the strategicoversight and management ofthe health care chaplaincy, prisonchaplaincy and educationprogrammes.

THE NAZARETHTRUST WELCOMESFRANK KANTOR TOTHE FAMILY IN THENEWLY CREATEDPOST OF SPIRITUALDIRECTOR.

the rOle will entailbeinG an internalcOnsUltant and leaderOF sPiritUal aFFairs tOOUr execUtiveManaGeMent teaM andbOard OF trUstees.Frank is alsO beinGtasked with theresPOnsibility FOr theexPansiOn anddevelOPMent OF OUrexistinG externalnetwOrk and christianwitness.

TRUST WELCOMESNEW SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

Working at the heart of whereChristianity began couldn’t be amore exciting prospect for frank.

it is the type of work that is in hisblood – his father and hisgrandfather were missionaries.

originally from south africa,frank has also played a role inmission work, having helpeddevelop the ‘arise and Build’mission strategy for the Dioceseof natal, anglican Church ofsouthern africa.

he and his wife, Valerie, hadprayed for an opportunity toserve in the holy land and arehappy to uproot and move tonazareth from england, wherethey have lived for the past eightyears.

frank admits that they meet thechallenge with “equal measuresof excitement and trepidation”.

“there is excitement aboutworking with the executiveManagement team, trustees,staff and other stakeholders, toreview the rich spiritual legacyand heritage of the trust.

“Growing the Christian, values-ledculture within the organisation, inthe town where Jesus’ ownspiritual formation took place, isalso very exciting.

“the trepidation is about thechallenges of settling in thereligiously and culturally diversesetting of nazareth - within thepolitically charged context ofisrael and the wider Middle east.i can’t wait!”

frank hopes the move will helphim achieve greater wisdom andinsight into the life, teachings andtransforming power of Jesus.

“i hope to interpret this in waysthat will enable those associatedwith the trust to understand whatit means to be a healed and ahealing community, in nazarethand beyond,” he said.

Valerie said: “i am excited forfrank because all of his pastexperience seems to dovetail intothis job and hope that his rolehelps facilitate peace, healing andreconciliation.”

frank is thrilled to take up his newrole just before the deeplyspiritual time of easter.

“May our meditation on thesuffering and the glory ofour Risen Lord once moreinspire, challenge andconstrain us this Easter!”he said.


wOrds are always diFFicUlt tOFind when sayinG GOOdbye,esPecially tO sOMeOne whO hasshOwn sUch cOMMitMent,dedicatiOn and PassiOn FOr thewOrk OF the nazareth trUst.

Joseph will always be a part of ourwork through the legacy he has leftus to build on.

By way of a thank you for everythinghe has done - all the support, timeand love - he has given - there is aselection of pictures that reflect histime with us.

THANK YOU JOSEPH

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Many will be aware that thenazareth Village operates withinthe grounds of the nazarethtrust. We are delighted toannounce, after many years ofdiscussion and planning theVillage will officially be under theleadership and care of thenazareth trust.

a special thanks needs to be paidto the nazareth Village trusteesand staff who have worked sodiligently to make this happen.

a full report will be provided inthe next newsletter on the officialcelebration that will be held tomark this event.

EVON SIMAAN’S HARD WORK AND COMMITMENTARE WOVEN INTO THE VERY EXISTENCE OF THENAZARETH VILLAGE – SHE HAS BEEN PIVOTAL INITS GROWTH, EXPANSION AND SUCCESS.

in 2000 evOn leFt herJOb in a textile Plant,where she wOrked as ashiFt ManaGersUPervisinG 370 PeOPle,tO MOve tO nazarethtO care FOr herelderly Parents.

here evon as “hannah”weaves a shawl from woolfrom the village sheep. eachcolour is made from a herb orplant growing at the villagefarm. Green is from a mixtureof lavender and fig leaves; thelightest brown from onion; thereddest brown from hennaand the greenish brown isfrom pomegranate skins.

WOVEN INTOVILLAGE LIFE

NAZARETH VILLAGE JOINSTHE NAZARETH TRUST

she was looking for work neartheir home, which overlooksthe nazareth Village.

evon’s father suggested theypray together – and then told her:“then the first telephone call youreceive - that will be Jesus…”

his words proved to have aprophetic ring of truth, as that callcame from the nazareth Villageoffering evon a job as a weaver.

she spent her first three monthsat nazareth Village sewing thefirst century costumes, followingclose instructions from thearchaeological team to ensureauthenticity.

she helped to plant thepomegranate, cypress andalmond trees that we see at theVillage today. and, never afraid ofhard work, helped to dig thecistern and carried buckets ofsand for the floors and roofs ofthe houses.

she taught herself to weave onthe loom and spindle, followingthe ancient principles, becoming“hannah the Weaver” - 15 yearslater she remains a favouritecharacter for the thousands ofvisitors to the Village eachmonth.

as well as working at the Village,evon continued to care for herparents. her father died after along illness in 2004. shortlyafterwards her mother’s healthalso failed and she needed kidneydialysis three times a week at thenazareth hospital. evon lovinglycared for her mother until shedied last year.

this year, at the age of 66, evonwill semi-retire – reducing herworking week from six days tofour.

sharon swarr said: “We honourher for her service to the lord,her parents and to the Village.

“We pray she will be able to enjoyher senior years and the extratime she has with new hobbiesand friends. and, we thank Jesusfor sending her to us throughthat very first phone call!”

evon has always worked extremely hard

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and the nazareth trust isdelighted to have been invited tohave a permanent display,including a full-scale replica of thenazareth Village, and a dedicateddisplay to demonstrate theimpact of the Bible today throughour work in the hospital, schoolof nursing and serVe nazareth.

the 430,000 sq ft, $250 millionmuseum project is being built inWashington DC close to theWhite house, and is due to openin 2017.

Words of wisdom and spirituality,timeless stories interwoven withparables and life-lessons fromthe Bible, are embedded in dailylife for millions of people –whether they are aware of it ornot.

one of the objectives of theMuseum is to show thesignificance of the Bible on allpeople, regardless of culture andbelief.

history tells us that science, thearts and humanities are allimpacted by Biblical principles.

the Museum will use its links withsuch organisations as the Vaticanlibrary and the Jerusalem Biblelands Museum to maintaindisplays that will includearchaeological and historictreasures, including the Dead seascrolls, ancient torah scrolls,early new testament texts, rarebiblical manuscripts and first-edition Bibles.

Cary summers, the Museum’sChief operating officer, said:“this is a Museum dedicated toone book, the Bible, which is themost widely sold, most debatedand most banned book in history.

“it’s the one that has attracted themost controversy of any book inhistory and it’s also the book thathas impacted the world morethan any single piece of literaturethat’s ever been written.”

When asked if the Museum's goalwas to bring people toChristianity, Cary explained: “Wehope that people would considerwhat the book has to say ... if it'scompelling, then that's a decisionthey can make on their own.”

Joseph Main, Chief executive ofthe nazareth trust, said: “We arehonoured to have been asked tobe a partner of the Museum ofthe Bible. this is an extraordinaryand world impactingdevelopment, which will changethe way we see the Bible, as wellas our understanding of itsimpact yesterday, today andtomorrow.

“as the work develops we’ll keepeveryone up-to-date with thisvery exciting development andask you to join us in prayer for thesuccess of the Museum and thatit would impact all who enter itsdoors”

Visitors to the Museum will beable to see three full floors ofexhibits, highlighting: theimpact of the Bible, thehistory of the Bible, and theBible's narrative. The fifthfloor of the Museum will havespace for travelling exhibitsand for other groups affiliatedwith the Museum.

A NEWCHAPTERIN THEHISTORYOF THEBOOKMuseuM of the BiBle

a computer generated image of what theimpressive replica of the nazareth Village looks like

AN INTERNATIONALMUSEUM,CELEBRATING THEROLE OF THE BIBLEON CIVILISATION, ISTO OPEN IN THE USA.

the aiM is tO FOcUs Onthe iMPact the bible hashad On Mankind - and itsinFlUence On PeOPle OFall races and reliGiOnsFrOM acrOss the GlObe.

We believe this invaluableexperience gives participants thechance to scale the heights, meetand overcome challenges, andgrow in knowledge, faith andunderstanding as they serve God.

they arrive in nazareth at a highpoint, in every sense, as we’rebased at the top of the steepnazarene hill. our participantsare filled with excitement andanticipation as they take in theirsurroundings.

“the hill is one of the highlightsfor everyone who visits”, saysChristine farah, of serVenazareth. it is also the perfectmetaphor for the serVeexperience.

Christine explained: “for all ofour serVers, their time here is ajourney, in many ways similar toone of our regular hikingexcursions, the arbel cliff, whichalso forms part of the Jesus trail.

“We begin our hike at the top ofthe mountain, where we stop totake in the scenery. We arealways compelled to stop tocapture the beauty of themoment.

“as our serVers go to work,engaging with the localcommunity and making newfriends, the trail can get tricky! aswith the descent of the arbel cliff,serVers recognise that thingsare done differently, responsesvary, and that culture shock canbe an obstacle for us to negotiateand appreciate.

“as we descend Mount arbel tocomplete our journey we findhandholds and footholds justwhere we need them - culturalinteractions need thosehandholds too.

“We find those in the support ofcommunity, fellowship, prayerand a desire to see the lord workin us. We may express ourselvesin different languages andgestures, but we worship thesame lord.

“for serVers, the end of thejourney is when it is time to returnhome. it may have beenchallenging, the culture shock anunexpected obstacle, butreaching the destination is alwaysa celebration!” said Christine.

We believe serVinG God innazareth is an adventure, whichwill strengthen you, not onlythrough the hills, stairs and cliffsyou’ll climb, but also through hiswork in you.

you will be physically andspiritually fitter, have anappreciation of other cultures,and be better equipped to serveothers.

you will also gain an insight intoyourself and your relationshipwith God and that’s somethingspecial that lasts a lifetime!


A VIEW FROM ANAZARETH HILL SERVE NAZARETH OFFERS A WAY FOR YOU TOGET REALLY INVOLVED IN THE WORK OF THENAZARETH TRUST. OUR VOLUNTEERS – WECALL THEM ‘SERVERS’ - MEET LOCAL PEOPLE,ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER CHRISTIANMINISTRIES, AND BECOME THE HANDS ANDFEET OF CHRIST IN HIS HOMETOWN.

sO what is it really like when yOU are here?

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following the 2nd World War, itwas whilst he was on a trip toiona for prospective missioncandidates that he met Jeanewan, who was preparing to go tokenya to teach, and whosubsequently went there sixmonths ahead of him.

in september 1946, Jack wasposted to tumutumu hospital, incentral kenya, where Jean wasalso working. a year later, Jeanmoved to kikuyu to start the firstgirls’ secondary school forkenyans, and Jack was moved tokikuyu hospital a few monthslater. they married in 1949.

Jack was relief doctor to thechurch hospitals of tumutumu,kikuyu, and Chogoria, and rotatedbetween them to cover the leaveof their Medical superintendents.for thirteen years, Jack and Jeanmoved house every single year,during which time their familygrew to include Patricia, alisonand ewan.

after almost 30 years in kenya,1975 saw Jack and Jean return toedinburgh, where Jack worked asa Community Medicine specialistwith the lothian health Boardfrom 1975-88.

he took a particular interest in thehealth needs of the homeless,linking back to his experiences asa medical student working in thedeprivation of the eMMsCowgate Dispensary and in 1977he was involved with Dr DerekDoyle in the setting up of stColumba’s hospice in edinburgh.

he also became a medical adviserto the Church of scotland Boardof World Mission and continuedto serve the Church through hismembership of relevant advisorybodies.

Jack loved facts which he bothstudied and read widely. thishelped him become a meticulouswriter, enjoying the backgroundresearch he undertook.

Jack’s faith was deep and real andcarried him through life. he was ashy man and did not find smalltalk easy, although he had a wrysense of humour.

When Jean’s health deteriorated,he nursed her until she died in2008, with support from familyand carers. they were marriedfor 59 years.

fifteen months ago, Jack wentinto Marian house Care home,and was cared for there until hisdeath. his first great-grandchildwas born two weeks before hedied.

FOllOwinG GradUatiOn in 1941, Jack then enrOlledOn a divinity cOUrse, which was interrUPted dUetO his beinG cOMMissiOned as a Medical OFFicer inthe rOyal arMy Medical cOrPs, where he servedwith the 8th arMy in nOrth aFrica and italy.

ALTHOUGH JACK NEVER SERVED INNAZARETH, HE HAD A LIFELONGASSOCIATION WITH THE EDINBURGHMEDICAL MISSIONARY SOCIETY (EMMS)FROM HIS TIME AS AN EMMS SPONSOREDMEDICAL STUDENT TO SERVING AS ADIRECTOR OF EMMS UNTIL THE LATE 1990’S.

IN MEMORYOF REV DR JOHNWILKINSON (JACK) 2 nOveMber 1918 - 17 JanUary 2015

It was whilst serving as aDirector of EMMS thatJack combined all theseskills, as well as drawingon his own experience,to write “The CoogateDoctors”, which was

written to celebrate the150th Anniversary

of EMMS.

Joseph spoke passionately onhow the trust haddemonstrated peace andreconciliation throughout itslong history in nazareth byoffering healing in the name ofJesus at the hospital. thepresentation, which includedexplanations on the Christianarab community, within thestate of israel, stimulated muchdebate, with many peopleseeking out the nazareth truststand to ask further questions.

the event also gave theopportunity to explain our widerremit via the school of nursing,serVe and nazareth Village,which many people areunaware of.

PACKED HOUSE FORJOSEPH’S HOPEFOR PEACE SEMINAROUr ceO, JOsePh Main, sPOke tO a Packed hOUse,standinG rOOM Only, at the reGiOnal christianresOUrce exhibitiOn held in exeter in FebrUarywhen he led a seMinar On the sUbJect OF, ‘is thereany hOPe FOr Peace in the Middle east?’

if you would like FREE ticketsfor cre Midlands atbirmingham nec on October 7and 8, please [email protected].

TRUST ONTHE RADIOradiO Presenter,JenniFer nevill,OF United christianbrOadcasters inireland, recentlyinterviewed trUstee,nOrMan bennett, FOrher weekly MaGazinePrOGraMMe, ‘Middleeast rePOrt’.

norman, who lives innorthern ireland, explainedwhat it means to be aChristian organisationworking in the Middle east,and to talk about the workand history of the trust.

If you would like to hear theinterview, or if you know ofanother radio station thatwould be interested,please [email protected]


Joseph addresses theregional Christianresource exhibition

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JOINING INWITH HEARTAND SOULtrUst MeMbers will bedOnninG First centUryrePlica clOthes tO takePart in heart and sOUl2015, a hUGecelebratOry eventOrGanised by thechUrch OF scOtland, inedinbUrGh, On sUnday,May 17 FrOM 1 - 6PM.

it’s a great opportunity tospread the word about thetrust’s work, as last yearmore than 6,000 visitorsmade their way throughPrincess street Gardensduring the event.

We’d love to be able to tell asmany people as possibleabout our work, so if you canhelp on the day, we’d love tohear from you.Please [email protected].

WOOLLYWONDERSBRINGDOUBLEBOOSTFOR THETRUST

BANGOR aUGUst will see thetrUst rePresented atthe banGOr wOrldwideMissiOnary cOnventiOnOnce aGain.

last year the trust spoke aspart of the Bank holidayMonday seminar in northernireland, on short-termmission opportunities, andwe’re looking forward to re-acquainting ourselves withall those who attended.

the convention helped raiseinterest in serVe nazarethand the Jesus trailsponsored walks, and wehope that will be the caseagain this year when shaunrepresents us at the event.

first, ryton Methodist Church, inthe north east of england, held aknitted Bible exhibition with 33Biblical scenes from Creation toresurrection – complete withwoollen figures – and collecteddonations for the trust fromvisitors who came to see it.

the Church was inspired to raisefunds on our behalf after readingabout us in a three-page featurein the Journal, newcastle, whichsaw the trust and Joseph on thefront page.

shaun newton, head ofresources, attended the Church’ssongs of Praise event to speakabout the work of the trust.

We will update you in the nextnewsletter on how much wasraised.

Meanwhile, another north eastsupporter asked if the trust coulduse some knitted teddy bears –and started needles clicking allover the uk and beyond.

the pattern, available atwww.teddiesfortragedies.org.uk,is simple and robust, and all theteddies knitted will either be usedto bring a smile to children havingtreatment at our hospital or besold in our hospital shop in orderto raise extra funds.

keen knittersPrOvided a dOUblebOOst FOr the trUstrecently with theirwOOlly talents.

If you would like to arrange for aspeaker to visit your Church orgroup; or if you are interested inknitting a teddy for our Hospital,please get in touch [email protected].


teddies keep young patients smiling

knitted Biblescenes raised

funds on our behalf


so that’s why the nazareth trusthas launched a £2m appeal toupgrade and extend the unit andits facilities in 2015.

the Paediatric Ward is open 24/7and already provides crucialservices to hundreds of children amonth.

But it is the only surgical andorthopaedic unit for youngstersin the whole of the surroundingarea of nazareth - and now it isgetting busier all the time aschildren referred by the WestBank Clinic arrive for surgery.

“Worryingly, we’re facing a criticalsituation where demand will soonoutstrip the supply of services weare able to offer.

“this appeal is vital as we neverwant to be in the position of beingunable to help a child who issuffering or whose life could beimproved”, said norman Bennett,trustee finance officer.

the children’s ward has 18 beds,providing care for children andyoung people, and the outpatientservice gives general andspecialised consultations as wellas emergency support and healtheducation.

Dr Bishara Bisharat, head ofhospital, said: “the wardprovides excellent care, but wewant to do more. the time hascome to see major changes in theward - it’s in the oldest part of thebuilding and its condition affectsthe young people who come fortreatment.

“We aim to make sure childrenare in hospital for as short a timeas possible, but we also want tomake that time as pleasant andpositive as we can by supportingtheir educational and familyneeds, alongside improving theirhealth.”

so the Paediatric appeal aims toraise £2 million, not only toextend and renovate the currentfacilities, but also to providespace for extra beds and buystate-of-the-art equipment.

the trust also wants to add a playroom, a study room, and a familywelfare area for family memberswho often stay with their sickchildren 24 hours a day.

hussam salman, Director ofCapital Development, said: “thenew facility is expected to open in2017 and we’re inviting everyoneto help us provide the highest-quality treatment for our youngpatients.

“so we are pleading for everyonewho can help to please put yourheart and soul into this newappeal.

“With the ever-generous help ofour supporters, we can make surechildren benefit from anenhanced ward, with the mostmodern equipment, and thewonderful care our skilled teamprovides.”

£2MAPPEALTO HELPSICKCHILDRENTRAUMATISED ANDILL, CHILDRENARRIVING AT OURHOSPITAL’SPAEDIATRIC WARDNEED CARE THAT ISNOT ONLY MEDICALLYADVANCED, BUTALSO CARING ANDTENDER.

bUt, with MOre andMOre children arrivinGFOr sUrGery, the ward –based in the OldestPart OF the hOsPital –is creakinG Under thestrain.

young patients will benefitfrom improved facilities at

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LIST OFSUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS we wOUld like tO thankthe FOllOwinGOrGanisatiOnstOGether with the ManyindividUals andanOnyMOUs sUPPOrterswhO alsO cOntribUtedtO this aPPeal:

the souter trust

the J W laing trust

Medical Missionary news

andrew anderson trust

the fulmer Charitable trust

the stagecoach GroupCharitable trust

the Good news evangelicalMission

Victor Blank Charitable trust

the st lazarus Charitable trust

alphinton Parish Church

the seedfield trust

hamilton rd PresbyterianChurch Mission Committee

englefield Charity

the Bible heritage trust

sir James Miller edinburgh trust

Buccleuch & Greyfriars freeChurch of scotland

If you would like to donate orbecome a regular contributorto our new appeals please seepage 23 to complete ourdonation form – we’d love tohear from you.

THANK YOUFROM AL AHLIWHEN CONFLICT TORE THROUGH GAZA LASTYEAR WE ONCE AGAIN TURNED TO YOU,OUR SUPPORTERS, TO HELP THOSE MOST INNEED, AND THROUGH YOUR GENEROSITYWE RAISED AN IMPRESSIVE £71,500 – FORWHICH WE’D LIKE TO SAY A HUGE THANK YOU.

as a resUlt we were able tO helP the al ahlianGlican hOsPital, a sMall christian hOsPitalsiMilar tO OUr Own, by PrOvidinG MedicatiOn,sUPPlies and eqUiPMent needed tO save lives.

it has also helped start a fund topay for essential repairs to thehospital building – and made adifference that will never beforgotten.

five thousand people with warrelated injuries and healthproblems entered the doors of alahli and you, as our supporters,helped to provide the essentialmedicines, equipment, food, andbedding needed for the doctorsand staff to continue in suchdifficult circumstances.

recently Dr Bishara Bisharat,head of hospital, visited the alahli hospital where he received avery warm welcome.

Dr Maher ayyad, the MedicalDirector at al ahli, said: “the staffwere overwhelmed by thekindness and generosity receivedand this is the beginning of awonderful friendship.”

in total, the al ahli needed toraise £312,000 and ourcontribution of £71,500 was asignificant amount towardsreaching that goal.

the hospital building itself wasextensively damaged andwhatever funds were received inthe latter months of 2014, arebeing put towards any necessarystructural repairs.

the al ahli has received muchsupport from other uk andinternational organisations butwhat has set us aside from allothers, is that we are the onlyhospital within israel to haveoffered a hand of friendship andto provide practical and not onlyfinancial support.

speaking to those who gave socaringly to our appeal, Dr Bisharasaid: “We simply cannot thankyou enough for your kindnessand generosity in helping anothermember of our family in its timeof need.”

“we loved you so much that wewere delighted to share with younot only the gospel of God butour lives as well, because youhave become so dear to us.”1 Thessalosnians 2:8

Dr Bishara Bisharat, head of hospital, leads adelegation to the al ahli hospital to meet DrMayer ayyad, its medical director and team


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Pray for the patients inthe hospital. May Godgrant them swifthealing and freedomfrom pain. Pray alsothat the hospital maybe a witness to themof the love andcompassion of Christ.

Pray for the Peace ofJerusalem and of theentire holy land. MayGod open the eyes ofall the peoples of theland that it is onlythrough his love andforgiveness thathealing and safety cancome.

Pray for the staff ofthe hospital, at alllevels. as they dealdirectly or indirectlywith patients. Maythey be provided withstrength, patience andlove in all the tasksthey undertake.

Pray for the many andvaried volunteers whocome to serve on thecampus. May they beblessed richly as wellas bringing blessingto us and the peopleof nazareth throughtheir service.

Pray for the people ofnazareth. May God’speace rule in theirlives as they live andwork in the town ofJesus’ childhood. Prayfor unity amongst theChristians ofnazareth.

Give thanks for thosewho support the workof the nazareth trust.ask God to showthem his path as hecalls them so theymay come closer tohim to show othershis grace and love.

Pray for the hospitalChaplains. May theirwork bring people to anew and deeperknowledge of Jesus.May they bring hispeace to those inneed and his comfortto those in pain.

Give thanks for theschool of nursing andits ministry. May bothstaff and students beable to achieve thevery best, and learn ofGod through theirstudy of caring andservice to those inneed of care or whoare suffering.

Pray for those in thehospital who do notknow Jesus as theirsaviour. May the loveof God be revealed tothem through thework and service ofthe nazareth trust.

Give thanks for thosewho guide the work ofthe trust - the Boardand executive team.ask God to give themthe wisdom and driveto achieve greatthings in his name asthey serve him withhumility.

Pray for the hospitalChapel services heldon Wednesdays,thursdays andsundays. ask God tobless them so that hemay be glorified andthat all who attend willbe taught andencouraged.

Give thanks for thewonderful ministry ofthe nazareth Village.ask God to bless allthe staff andvolunteers and tobring increasingnumbers of visitors tounderstand him moredeeply through theparables that Jesustold.

Pray for the future ofthe work of thenazareth trust and allwe try to do. Pray forwise decisions,adequate financesand a steadfastcommitment toshowing God’s love inaction.

ask God to open theeyes of his peoplethroughout the worldto the plight ofChristians in the land.as more people learnof the work of thenazareth trust, mayour work andmessage blessChristians whereverthey are.

FORTNIGHTLYPRAYERCYCLE

n Please join the trustees, executiveteam and the staff of the nazarethtrust in praying for God’s wisdomand direction in the appointment ofthe next Ceo.

n Pray for the executive team in thistransition period until a new Ceo isappointed.

n Pray for our executives in nazarethas they seek to develop workingrelationships with the Governmentfollowing israel’s General election,which took place on March 17th.

n Give thanks to God that we are ableto be a Christian organisation inisrael and the opportunities thatbrings, as we heal, serve and teachwithout distinction.

n Pray for the hospital as it seeks torenovate and extend the Paediatricward, for the children who willreceive a knitted teddy and theimpact that such kindness willshow.

n as we continue to give thanks forthe first 90 years of the school ofnursing we pray for God’s guidancein finding a way for our students togain their Ba in nursing. so pleasepray for dr. amal khazin, theDirector and her staff as theydiscuss and negotiate with theGovernment and fellow academicinstitutions.

n as interest grows in a house innazareth dating from the 1stCentury that could have been thehome of Jesus, please continue topray for all involved with the workand ministry of the nazareth villageas they recreate life as it wouldhave been in the time of Jesus.

n Pray for Christine and Jane as theylead serve nazareth into the busysummer programme, as well as theplans they make for the servereunion and Jesus trail sponsoredwalk in november 2015.

n Give thanks for the work of theChaplaincy team, who volunteertheir time so freely, under theleadership of the rev suheilbathish.

n Pray for the work of the chaplaincyteam, especially, amongst thestudent nurses, so that their faithin Jesus may grow and develop andthat they, in turn, may minister tothe place God will call them to work.

n Pray for the regular events ofWednesday morning service, thethursday morning prayer meetingand the sunday evening service.

n Pray for head office as they seek tomake the work of the nazarethtrust have an impact on individuals,churches and other groups bothwithin the uk and overseas.

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nOveMber is a biG MOnth FOr OUr serve PrOGraMMewith twO UniqUe OPPOrtUnities FOr PeOPle tO JOinUs by takinG Part in this challenGinG adventUre.

We will hold our first reunion,marking five years of theprogramme, and welcome backformer serVers to the familiarnazareth hills.

then it will be our Jesus trailfundraising sponsored walk whenparticipants can literally walk inthe footsteps of Jesus fromnazareth to Capernaum.the 55 mile walk takes place fromnovember 16th to 22nd.

Both events can be combinedwith a time of serving here withus, either before or afterwards –which would maximise the timeand experience of being innazareth.

For details send an inquiry [email protected].

We look forward tohearing from you soon!

A BIG MONTHFOR SERVE

as our work in the West Bankgrows it is more important thanever that people have access tobasic medical supplies. Just £50will pay for a Medi-box, whichcontains a remarkable amount ofpractical equipment. the supplieshelp those who have no access tomedical care to keep deadlyinfections at bay by treating cuts,minor burns etc. to help us buy aMedi-box just complete thedonation form below.

BOXING CLEVERTO FIGHTINFECTION

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THE NAZARETH TRUST (ISRAEL)nazareth hospital eMMs

P. o. Box 11,nazareth 16100,

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telephone: +972-(0)4-602-8888Fax: +972-(0)4-657-5912

(administration office)email: [email protected]

THE NAZARETH TRUST (HEAD OFFICE)laurel Gables,Claude street,hetton le hole,tyne & Wear,

Dh5 0auengland

telephone: + 44 (0)191 5 20 80 30Fax: + 44 (0)191 5 20 80 30

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healing in the name of Jesus since 1861

the nazareth trust is the operating name of eMMs nazaretheMMs nazareth is a company limited by by guarantee registered in scotland – Company no sC 225661

eMMs nazareth isa charity registered in scotland : Charity nu: sC 032510registered as a foreign owned company and not-for-profit institution in israel – no 560019945

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