Reaching Outside the Churches | Palm Sunday
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We hope this update finds you well and filled with the grace of God. We are immensely grateful for your continued support and generosity towards our mission in Gaza.
Amidst the challenging circumstances in Gaza, we have been able to provide hot meals in the middle of Gaza to people sheltered outside, thanks to your generous donations. Your contributions have made a tangible difference in the lives of those who are facing immense hardship.
We want to share with you a heartfelt testimony from one of our leaders, Shady, who is inside the Church, regarding the current situation in Gaza:
"We are very tired, and we no longer have the energy to suffer. Our days are useless, our children are collapsing, in fear, without education, and life has become very difficult. Food is at ridiculous prices, even if it is available in the market, and a lot of food has run out from the market. There are many, many words that I cannot express about our psychological and spiritual situation. We no longer have the energy to express or explain what is happening in our country. We are surprised by the silence of the world, but we are optimistic about God's mercy and love.
Our Father who is in heaven, we cry out to you and we beg you to put an end to these conditions in which we live, just as you put an end to the sea. Our Father, we ask you to intervene because we have no helper other than you, our only hope is you, Lord. O Lord, we do not know what is coming, but we know one thing for sure that you are holding our hand, guiding us and having mercy on us. In these days, we remember death and resurrection. Tomorrow is Palm Sunday, when you entered our Jesus into Jerusalem. We are confident that you will intervene for our country with love, peace, mercy, and comfort, and we chant Hosanna, Hosanna, Son of David."
Palm Sunday is a time of reflection on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, we are reminded of the power of prayer and the promise of God's intervention. In honor of this sacred day, the Latin church in Gaza was able to celebrate, and we are pleased to share some pictures of this joyous occasion with you.
We continue to hold the people of Gaza in our prayers, asking for God's peace, mercy, and comfort to prevail in their lives. We remain committed to serving them in whatever way we can and continue to provide hot meals. We are grateful for your unwavering support.
May God bless you abundantly for your kindness and compassion towards our brothers and sisters in Gaza.
With gratitude and prayers,
Pastor Hanna Massad
Founder & President
