World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day

“Despite all the challenges, I thank Jesus for everything. My faith helps me to be patient during these difficult times. He is the one who gives me the emotional support I need. I trust Him and I have hope in the future – in what may come.” – Rahib...
Christmas Prayer: Vulnerable Children in Lebanon

Christmas Prayer: Vulnerable Children in Lebanon

This year, LSESD and its partners are focusing their efforts on vulnerable children in the Middle East. We work with a number of at-risk children from various backgrounds and needs groups. As we continue to serve the poor and downtrodden, we ask that you would pray...
Christmas Meals

Christmas Meals

An opportunity to share the joy of Christmas with refugee children For the past six years we’ve been able to share the true meaning of Christmas and the love of Christ with Syrian refugee children through our special Christmas Events. With the help of our...

AN ECONOMIC BRIEF ON THE SITUATION IN LEBANON

Situation in Lebanon The Lebanese uprising has been raging since October 17th and there seems to be no solution in sight since the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri on October 29th. Although schools have resumed classes and banks have reopened their doors,...
CHRIST-LIKE CITIZENSHIP

CHRIST-LIKE CITIZENSHIP

Out into the streets the students went! Filling Beirut with chants from the ongoing uprising in Lebanon, students joined the protests hoping for a future that allows them to thrive in their home country. Most grew up with stories they’d heard from their parents’...
WELCOMING DISPLACED CHILDREN IN HIS NAME

WELCOMING DISPLACED CHILDREN IN HIS NAME

“They are not only answering material needs but a deeper longing to feel listened to, understood, and cared for: a longing to feel welcomed.” The Syrian crisis has dragged hundreds of thousands of children away from their homes and communities, forcing...
FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

“The peace and joy planted in our hearts by the smiles on the faces of children with special needs and their families was the fuel we needed to continue the year.” Smiles, crowns, genuine tears, and renewed hope: this is what we witnessed this year at...
Spread the Light of Christmas

Spread the Light of Christmas

“We invite you this Christmas season to prayerfully consider joining hands with us in spreading the light of Christmas among the children of Lebanon.” At the Christmas event, I met a 9 or 10- year-old child who told me, “Jesus healed me!” His...
The “UPSIDE-DOWN” Kingdom

The “UPSIDE-DOWN” Kingdom

“Jesus was and still is ushering an upside-down kingdom: He rules by serving and triumphed by laying down His life as a ransom for many.” After having meditated on and journeyed through the Lord’s prayer for the past seven months, the concluding...