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Supporting the Bible Cause 2017

On the 22nd of May 2017, the Bible Society in Lebanon held its annual private dinner at Le Maillon restaurant in Achrafyeh which hosted 120 persons from church representatives, clergy, businesspeople, professionals, politicians, and friends of the Bible Society. This occasion allows the Supporters to get acquainted with the year’s…...

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New look for the illustrated First Communion Arabic New Testament

One of the most important events that happens in a child’s life is his/her first communion; this celebration that leaves us with a new commitment to faith and a white book that we like to keep neat and clean. We have noticed that the First Communion new testaments we have…...

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“Armenian-English New Testament” launch

On Tuesday 25 April, representatives from the Armenian Orthodox, Catholic and Evangelical churches along with Bible Society invitees joined us in launching the “Armenian-English New Testament” at Haigazian University. The ceremony started with a word of welcome from Haigazian’s President, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, and Bible Society’s General Secretary Dr.…...

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Arabic Refugee Bible “On the road…from home to a foreign land”

Thousands of years ago until today, people have been in situations where they have had to leave their homes and seek foreign lands in hopes of a better life and future. This version of the Bible contains testimonies of current day individuals and families in the Middle East who had…...

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Diplomats’ Corps Dinner

The Bible Society hosted an exceptional dinner for the diplomatic corps in Lebanon honored by the presence of His Excellency the Dean and Apostolic Nuncio Msgr. Gabriele Caccia on the 16th of March 2015, in Le Maillon restaurant – Ashrafieh. Ambassadors from 26 countries gathered together over an exquisite dinner…...

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Supporting the Bible Cause 2016

On the 20th of June of 2016, the Bible Society held its supporters’ annual dinner. Over 100 people were present – business people, professionals, clergy, and politicians – including Bible Society Board members and some staff members. The dinner commenced with a word of welcome and introduction from the Chairman,…...

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Coming soon: Peace & Justice Bible

Bible Society & World Vision will be lauching soon the Peace & Justice Bible – Arabic version....

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Challenging the status quo of Downtown Beirut

“We are challenging the status quo state of downtown Beirut. We want to continue proclaiming the Word of God in the heart of Beirut,” exclaimed CEO and general secretary of Bible Society Lebanon, Dr. Mike Bassous. Our shop in Downtown Beirut first opened its doors in 1935. Since then, the…...

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Trauma Healing Program

Trauma is all around us. It approaches us in different faces such as abuse, rape, abandonment, and war, a state we’re unfortunately too familiar with in the Middle East. It leaves behind a trail on its victims; a trail that if undealt with, leads them to a life of an…...

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Increasing The Bible Society’s advocacy visibility: a visit to Ishtar TV

On April 2nd, 2016, a delegation of the Bible Society led by Dr. Michael Bassous General Secretary / Chief Executive Officer of the Bible Society Lebanon [Syria & Iraq] and by Mr. Nabil Omiesh Program Director of the Bible Society in Iraq visited the headquarters of Ishtar TV located in…...

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Clown Auguste’s 2016 Tour

Clown Auguste’s show this year, March 2016, was titled “Stop, you’re getting on my nerves!” It was full of quality entertainment for kids just like the last one. Clown Auguste started off with some magic tricks and funny acts that captivated the kids’ attention and had them rolling on the…...

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Auguste the Clown’s Lebanon Tour 2015

Auguste the Clown’s Lebanon tour from February 16 till March 4, was an exceptional one. More than 3550 children and youth appreciated his enjoyable and meaningful performances. A long list of schools invited him to perform on their theatres, such as College Saint Joseph Autoura, Saints Coeurs – Marj Ouyoun,…...

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The deaf shall hear the word of God

On Saturday the 5th of December, a dream of a special group came true through the launching of the first part of the “Religious signs guide” at the UCIP 2015 exhibition. This guide allows those with hearing disabilities to join the church in worship by teaching Christian hymns in sign…...

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Bible Day in Erbil

Bible Society celebrated “Bible Day” in Erbil – Iraq, on September 9 with children & youth programs with its creative team, and a Bible lecture with Fr. Pierre Najem, Middle East Coordinator of Biblical Federation, at Mar Gorgeous, Ainkawa. The “Bible Day” started at 3:00 PM with the children program;…...

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Drama training at the Juvenile Detention center

Our programs team is always seeking to broaden its ministry to be able to reach and help the largest number of people. Recently and for the first time, the team started Ex-change / “Tabadol”, which is a new program targeting juvenile youth of ages between 12 and 18 years old,…...

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