Jordan Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/jordan/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:39:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Jordan Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/jordan/ 32 32 MECC Executive Committee Meeting Statement https://www.globalministries.org/mecc-executive-committee-meeting-statement/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:39:40 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=53743 The Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches held its regular meeting in Beirut on Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18, 2023. The meeting was chaired by His Eminence Anba Antonios, Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Near … Read more

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]]> About Baptism and Abundant Life https://www.globalministries.org/about-baptism-and-abundant-life/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:14:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=51137 Middle East Ecumenical Delegation Day 5, April 23, 2023 Written by Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu, Executive Minister, Church in Mission Unit I was so privileged to join a solidarity leadership pilgrimage to the Middle East. The trip covered Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, … Read more

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]]> Building Community https://www.globalministries.org/services-for-displaced-people/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:20:19 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=51073 Middle East Ecumenical Delegation Day 4, April 22, 2023 Written by Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) provides a variety of programs in the refugee camps throughout the region and in Jordan where there … Read more

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]]> Pray with Jordan, March 5, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-jordan-on-march-5-2023/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=49817 Lectionary Selection:  John 3: 1-17 Prayer from Jordan Heavenly Father, We thank you for our beautiful country and that we live in the same place where you were baptized, the Jordan River. It is a great privilege that you have honored every … Read more

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]]> DSPR: Inside Look – Sept. 2021 https://www.globalministries.org/dspr-inside-look-sept-2021/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:36:07 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=44403 The Department of Service for Palestinian Refugees (DSPR) of the Middle East Council of Churches sends greetings from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. At this time we commemorate the Virgin Mary in Jerusalem. Last week, in a ceremonial procession, … Read more

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]]> DSPR shares stories of Palestinian Women https://www.globalministries.org/dspr-shares-stories-of-palestinian-women/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:16:30 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=40899 The Department of Service for Palestinian Refugees (DSPR) of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) is pleased and proud to share with you the stories of three wonderful people, Khawla, Leila and Eman, whose example of perseverance is a … Read more

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]]> MECC Executive Committee meets and issues statement https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_executive_committee_meets_and_issues_statement/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:26:04 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_executive_committee_meets_and_issues_statement/ The Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches held an exceptional meeting, as the Council’s Twelfth General Assembly was scheduled to take place at this time. However, the exceptional circumstances imposed by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more

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]]> DSPR Newsletter – July 2020 https://www.globalministries.org/dspr_newsletter_july_2020/ Fri, 03 Jul 2020 00:34:59 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/dspr_newsletter_july_2020/ Written by Dr. Bernard Sabella, Executive SecretaryDepartment of Service for Palestinian Refugees (DSPR)Middle East Council of Churches Dear Partners, Friends and Colleagues, A remarkable increase in numbers of infected both in Palestine and Israel had dashed hopes that the first … Read more

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]]> DSPR COVID-19 Update https://www.globalministries.org/dspr_covid_19_update/ Thu, 28 May 2020 18:34:49 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/dspr_covid_19_update/ Written by Dr. Bernard Sabella, Executive SecretaryDepartment of Service for Palestinian RefugeesJerusalem, May 28, 2020 On Covid-19 it looks like some down trending in infections and speeding up of recoveries have occurred across the region.  The  relatively low mortality experienced … Read more

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]]> WCC interview with H.B. Patriarch Theophilus III of Jerusalem https://www.globalministries.org/wcc_interview_with_h_b_patriarch_theophilus_iii_of_jerusalem/ Fri, 01 May 2020 17:48:51 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/wcc_interview_with_h_b_patriarch_theophilus_iii_of_jerusalem/ His Beatitude the Patriarch of Jerusalem of the Greek Orthodox Church Theophilos III was interviewed by the World Council of Churches (WCC) director of communication Marianne Ejdersten. The interview is transcribed here. National, religious and ethnic borders are of no … Read more

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