Shared by our team in Lebanon...from their local news...

The situation in Lebanon has escalated dramatically, leaving a severe impact on the local population, particularly in Beirut and near the southern border. Before the onset of hostilities, the U.S. team has already headed to Iraq before the escalation began, thus ensuring their safety. However, our local partners remain on the ground, facing the dire circumstances head-on.

In Beirut, the situation remains critical. Some family members of our local team have managed to move away from the most dangerous zones, yet others continue to live amidst the turmoil. The war has not spared anyone—children, women, men, and innocent bystanders have all suffered immensely. Our trained partners are addressing urgent needs, providing medical aid, firefighting, and disaster response, even as the conflict intensifies around them.

Public discourse often sanitizes the brutal reality of war by referring to "collateral damage." This term diminishes the human suffering we're witnessing: children left blind or maimed, women and men who have suffered grave injuries due to shrapnel from everyday items turned lethal. Near the southern border, where bombing is relentless, many believers who call this area home face unimaginable peril. While some have successfully fled, others have been less fortunate, suffering injuries, or worse.

The UN recently discussed wartime casualties and several are quoted to share, "90% of wartime casualties are civilians." 



Our teams are poised to assist but are currently hindered by the unsafe conditions that prevent travel to the most affected areas. Despite these challenges, the commitment to aid those in need remains unwavering. There is an urgent requirement for funding to support these efforts. Many families are now homeless, lacking basic necessities such as shelter and food. This crisis has compounded the already significant needs of refugee families and others whom our ministry serves, causing the demand for our services to grow exponentially.

In these trying times, we ask you to consider a contribution towards the Lebanon outreach team's efforts.

Your support would enable us to continue expressing Christ's love through crucial services and direct aid. Your generosity can make a real difference in alleviating the suffering of those caught in this tragic conflict. Will you help us bring hope and assistance to those who need it most in Lebanon?