While studying at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS) in Lebanon, Misheal and Amany were introduced to the Christian children's organization called Fondation le Grain de Blé where they began a time of ministry among children from different parts of Lebanon. Every Saturday, from September till June, Misheal and Amany pack their own two children up and together they join Grain de Blé for a day of children's ministry. They visit a different town each week, conducting a special program for the children there on the premises of one of the local schools. The children are from different religious backgrounds. Misheal and Amany take part in the leadership of the day's program, which includes games, songs, and dramatic sketches. They each have different activities that they give a bit more time to. Amany, for example, especially enjoys the puppet programs, while Misheal sits with the children during small group time and prays with them.

"We boldly share the Gospel message with the children," Amany states. "There is always a small group of children who stays behind with more questions about Jesus and whatever has been shared during that day's event."

This is the second year that Misheal and Amany are involved in the children's ministry. The program runs on a cycle throughout the academic year, so this year they are returning to the same locations, and the children recognize them. Misheal and Amany's children, Nader (10) and Miral (5), join them and participate in the programs. Amany laughs at how her son, Nader, is like one of the leaders, taking pictures of the day's events. Nader and Miral are both students at the Beirut Baptist School.

Amany is also involved in the camps that Grain de Blé organizes for some of the children that it works with during the year, such as Iraqi children who now live in Lebanon. The camps last for about five days, and Amany enjoys the growth in relationships with the children she has gotten to know. "The truth is," Misheal and Amany share, "we try to minister in every way possible, starting conversations and building friendships with all sorts of people, wherever we meet them." And they do. The couple has become friends with different individuals and families whom they have met in the taxi, or while eating ice cream at a sidewalk café. "We are interested in serving them through our friendship."

Misheal and Amany are quick to pray, to intercede on others' behalf, to be guided by God in all they do. When they are on their way to a town for the Saturday children's program, they pray for the area and its residents. "We feel that God is pushing us in the direction of missional work. Whether that is in Egypt or elsewhere, it doesn't matter," says Misheal. They left behind good jobs and a home. It was a difficult change of pace, while their children also adjusted to a new school and curriculum, but Misheal and Amany found comfort in the love and concern of ABTS faculty and staff members. "We have been blessed," shares Amany. "We have learned to walk by faith."

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