Scholars assist Muslim Refugees Staying at Seminary
We have been praying for our brothers and sisters in the Middle East, and it is good to know that during these difficult times, they are making a difference to the people in this area. Since July 16, JSM-Langham Scholars have been serving over 760 Muslim refugees. On July 18 they write:
“This morning Elie Haddad, ABTS’ Provost called Sheikh Jaradeh to stand upon his situation following the vicious bombing of the Southern Suburb of Beirut where he resides. Sheikh Shafic was quite overwhelmed that both ABTS and BBS were lending a hand to displaced Sheite families saying to Elie “You are Different!”
Praise God! We’ve been praying that we be able to make a difference through being salt and light in our community, and the events of the day have been little touches of encouragement to each and every one of us. Lets keep praying!!!”
Beirut Baptist School building as it is today - with the laundry of the displaced families hanging from the windows
We also shared with you earlier this month a plea for prayer from one of those scholars, Riad Kassis, . Here are some updates on what Riad and others have been doing at the Arabic Baptist Theological Seminary in Lebanon during this time. We received these updates from JSM-Langham Scholar, Nabil Costa.
Along with your prayers for all our scholars in the area, please include Martin Accad, as he was teaching at Fuller Seminary when these events occurred and has not been able to return home.