Thursday is outing day, with a lovely lunch out. This year, due to the heat, we waited until later afternoon and went up higher into the mountains near a ski area. Some women rowed on a man-made lake, while others chatted lakeside. The women were treated to a beautiful dinner al fresco with a view of both mountains and ocean. One of Lebanon’s famous musicians was enjoying dinner in the same restaurant.
Read MoreOn Monday, we greeted car after car of travel-weary but excited ladies. Such wonderful reunions for our team of three with old friends from previous visits! And many new friends-to-be! NESSL is the Synod of Syria and Lebanon, so came a shorter distance from Lebanon, but most had to cross the border from Syria. Some ladies had traveled 22 hours from NE Syria to get here.
Read MoreThree board members of The Outreach Foundation gathered over a few days for partner visits in and around Beirut, Lebanon; first Lois Andrews, then Rev. Nancy Fox, and finally Rev. Lisa Culpepper. Rev. Linda Macktaby, Director of two Beirut partner ministries, Home of Hope in Beirut and Blessed School, served as our capable host, guide, and teacher.
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