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REPORT2012SABEELNARRATIVEREPORT 2012Sabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center

SABEELNARRATIVETABLE OF CONTENTSForeword – Hind KhouryCommunity Building ProgramWomen’s ProgramClergy ProgramInterfaith ProgramYouth ProgramSabeel NazarethMinistries of OutreachInternational Friends of SabeelSabeel PublicationsSabeel FamilyVisitorsFinancial Report & DonorsCover Photo: In 2012, the Sabeel staff began planning for “Moving Mountains, Reshapingthe World” - a global young adult festival aimed at doing “small miracles” through creativeactivism. This picture was part of the publicity the youth are doing to promote it. For moreinformation, see the Sabeel website. Photo by Ryan Rodrick Beiler.

REPORT2012ForewordThis year we need to view Sabeel throughthe prism of 25 years of dedicated hardwork conducted to promote peaceand justice through a theology that isliberating to all. Sabeel is led by personswho have dedicated their lives to theglory of God, who wishes us to be fullyhuman, yet always reflecting God’s divineimage. So my first word of thanks anddeep appreciation go to Reverend Dr.Ateek and his dedicated Board, whocontinue to serve so selflessly after morethan two decades, and to all our Friends ofSabeel, who carry the torch with them andwho have taught us humbly how our mainmission is to be fully human at all times.Sabeel and its work have set the exampleto many of us in Palestine and the world– especially through our Friends ofSabeel worldwide and our sponsors andinternational partners – by strengtheningour faith by seeking to better understandevery day what God wants from us;by finding hope in despair and joy ingiving rather than on taking; and bypromoting a sane world view where we,as fully human, have the duty to work,seek, and promote justice and peace.Last year was in so many ways a year oftransition, especially in terms of a newgeneration gradually taking over the leadboth as Board and staff of Sabeel, and interms of institutional development thatseeks better planning and managementmethodology both at the governing andstaff levels. This past year was also atransition at the international level as wesought to relate more strategically to ourFriends of Sabeel (IFOS) worldwide and to aninternational civil society that is discoveringand adopting an agenda of peace andjustice, human dignity, and internationallaw – especially in the Holy Land.The challenges we face are tremendous.But they always were, and yet Sabeel hasbeen able to achieve so much with so little1

REPORT2012Community Building ProgramThe Sabeel Community Building Program, through its broad ecumenicalengagement with people from every Church-family and the PalestinianCommunity, continued its efforts to build, educate, and empower menand women in the community through lectures, panel discussions,seasonal spiritual programs, field trips, and involvement in the civilsociety.Praying for our brothers and sisters in Gaza...Photo by SabeelChurch leaders of Jerusalem give the benediction at the Ecumenical Prayer Service for Gaza at theDominican Church in East JerusalemIn response to the great wave of violenceGaza suffered in the attack of November2012, Sabeel acted quickly to organize aspecial ecumenical and interfaith prayerservice to show our solidarity with thosein Gaza. On November 20, 140 Christians,Muslims, and Internationals gatheredat the Dominican Church in Jerusalem,including representatives of all the headsof the churches as well as the governor ofJerusalem, Adnan Husseini.The service began with a moment ofsilence for the victims of the attack onGaza, followed by opening prayers by LatinPatriarch Emeritus Michel Sabbah andArchbishop Atallah Hanna of the GreekOrthodox Church. Fr. Jamal Khader gave apowerful homily in Arabic, and he focusedthose present on the reason for the service:3

SABEELNARRATIVEPhoto by SabeelGovernor Adnan Husseini, Sabeel Board member Hind Khouri, and many others crowd the churchholding candles in honor of the victims of violence in Gaza“Our prayers today are focused on ourbrothers and sisters in the Gaza strip: forall the people who are suffering, injured,martyred, for those whose houses havebeen destroyed, for everyone suffering inthis unjust war. These prayers are not ashelter for the people who have no power,but they are a cry to God in a time whenthe world is not listening to the voice ofthe oppressed.” Fr. Jamal spoke of Cainand Abel, lamenting how the voice of abrother’s blood still cries out to God fromthe ground (Gen 4:10). Still, we trust God,and we trust Jesus that he will listen toour cry. Fr. Jamal reminded the gathering,“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, andyou will find; knock, and it will be openedto you” (Matt. 7:7). The prayers of faithfulpeople are not separate from their livesand commitments; prayer reminds us of4our own duty to “model our lives after thelife of Christ,” revolting against oppressionand hate and standing with the poor andthe hurt. In readying ourselves to contributeto relieving our brothers’ and sisters’ pain,like Jesus did, we “launch” from praying tobecoming the instruments of God’s peace.Sabeel invited Fr. Simon Herro to lead thegathering in general prayers for peace andspecific prayers for our brothers and sistersin Gaza. The prayers were prayed in Arabic,English, and French, by both Muslims andChristians. The Al-Raja Jerusalemite bandwrote and performed a special song forGaza, and led the group in a number ofhymns as the gathering ended with thecongregational lighting of candles andthe singing of “Yarabba Ssalami,” whichin English means, “God of peace, grant uspeace.”

REPORT2012Community Building Program List of Activities in 2012• Ecumenical Prayer Service for Syria• Easter Program: Contemporary Way of the Cross• Pentecost Picnic in Canada Park, location of three Palestinian villages depopulatedin 1967• September Open Forum: “How does a Palestinian Christian read God’s promise toAbraham?” by Rev. Dr. Yohanna Katanacho• October Open Forum: “The Year of Faith” by Bishop William Shomali• November Open Forum: “Advent Preparation” by Bishop Atallah Hanna• Ecumenical Prayer Service for Gaza• Joint Community & Women’s Advent Visit to The Four Homes of Mercy• Annual Ecumenical Christmas DinnerSabeel locals sing together at a Pentecost picnic in Canada Park, location of three Palestinianvillages depopulated in 19675

SABEELNARRATIVEThe Sabeel women listen attentively during an educational alternative tour of historicand present-day HaifaPhoto by SabeelWomen’s ProgramAs injustices in Palestine-Israel continue, women are confronted withboth new and old challenges. There is an ever-growing need for womenthroughout the region to join together to face the challenges of everydaylife. Through education, dialogue, and mutual encouragement, womencan have a great impact on society. The Women’s Program of Sabeelfacilitates these very things by building networks of women, informingwomen of existing support resources, and educating them on theirhistory. All of this is then framed by the question of how they canbest fulfill their responsibility as Christian women to their families andcommunities. The women’s program also develops the capacity of womento take on leadership roles to build a healthy holistic community.Building friendships, solidarity, andconnections with heritage...It is so important when learning aboutinjustices that one always seeks to findhope in the midst of tragedy, that onedoes not become paralyzed but seeks away to move forward. This emphasis bothon seeing need and encouraging faithfulaction informs the Women’s Program of6Sabeel as well.On November 8, the Sabeel women took aday trip north to Ramallah and Nabi Saleh.In Ramallah, the ladies visited the Women’sCentre for Legal Aid and Counseling(WCLAC), an independent Palestinian nongovernmentalorganization that seeks toassist in the development of a democraticPalestinian society based on principles

of equality and social justice betweenmen and women. WCLAC has played aprominent role in addressing genderbasedviolence in Palestinian society inboth private and public spheres.Salwa Duaibis, Director of WCLAC’sDocumentation and Advocacy Unit,welcomed the ladies to the Centre andspoke about her role in advocacy. Shedescribed challenges faced by Palestiniansliving under occupation as seen throughthe eyes of ordinary women strugglingto cope with an extraordinary situation.She shared the story of a young ChristianPalestinian woman from Jerusalemexplaining how the woman’s freedomof movement and right to practice herreligion have been restricted by Israeligovernment policies. For many Jerusalemwomen, this resonates with their ownstories as well. WCLAC staff memberRawan Obeid then discussed importantfacts about Civil Status Law for Christiansand Muslims, Inheritance Law, and PenalLaws throughout the last ten years, afterwhich she explained how the Centre’slegal and social services address relatedneeds and document the different kindsof cases. A vibrant discussion followed,as participants were asked to share someof their personal experiences. The womenthen watched the film “Gandhi,” whichfollows the life of Ghandi and examinesthe political history and struggles of latecolonial India. This film is a powerfultribute to the effectiveness of unified nonviolentresistance and encouraged thewomen about the importance of their ownREPORT2012Women’s Program List ofActivities in 2012• Lenten Visit and Bible study to the Mtof Temptations in Jericho• Cultural and Political Learning Tour ofHebron• Educational Alternative Tour of Historicand Present-day Haifa• Retreat in Haifa and Tiberius on thetopic of “The Beatitudes”• Educational Visit to the RamallahWomen’s Centre for Legal Aid &Counseling and the Village of Nabi Salehstruggles for peace and justice.Finally, the group finished out the daywith a visit to a Palestinian family in thevillage of Nabi Saleh. The women wereable to build connections of solidaritywith the family as they listened to howNabi Saleh’s residents have hosted weeklydemonstrations for the past three years,protesting the confiscation of the village’slands and the illegal takeover of their springby Halamish, the nearby Israeli settlement.Clashes with the Israeli Army during theprotests mean that the community isregularly targeted with teargas, skunkwater, rubber bullets, and sound grenades– a difficult setting in which to carry onnormal life or raise a family. The Sabeelwomen traveled back to Jerusalem moreinformed about their nearby communitiesand challenged to remain faithful toresisting these injustices.7

SABEELNARRATIVEPhoto by SabeelClergy “bonding time” at the Annual Ecumenical Clergy Retreat in TaybehClergy ProgramThrough the Clergy Program, Sabeel seeks to nurture unity and mutualsupport among local clergy, encourage ecumenical thought and action,and deepen theological analysis and servanthood in the face ofchallenges presented by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Israelioccupation. This is accomplished through monthly meetings, field trips,visits to isolated communities, and annual retreats.The Sabeel Annual Clergy Retreat,Taybeh | 4-6 November 2012As part of its ecumenical ministry,Sabeel hosts an annual retreat forchurch clergy from all over Palestineand Israel. This November, twentythreeclergy – representing differentchurch denominations and coming fromBethlehem, Beit Sahour, Beit Jala, Birzeit,Zababdeh, Ramallah, Jerusalem, and theGalilee – gathered for fellowship, study,and prayer. The theme of this year’s retreat8was “God’s Word to a Listening Church,”taken from the Luke 10:39 image of Maryseating herself at Jesus’ feet to listen. Eachday was dedicated to hearing from oneof three keynote speakers and learningtogether what God’s Word was sayingto the church in this land. Clergy fromall three of the main church traditions– Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant –were present, which served to enrich thediscussions and the time spent together.On the first day of the retreat, Archbishop

Atallah Hanna introduced Latin PatriarchEmeritus Michel Sabbah, who delivered atalk on “What It Means to Pray.” PatriarchSabbah described prayer as the continualprocess of coming before God, who isready to give, and making ourselves readyto receive so that we can enter into God’slife. His reflection centered on the Lord’sPrayer, highlighting the following lessons:• Love is of utmost importance in allthings, including prayer• Jesus said, “give us” not “give me”– which may have referred to collectiveresponse• When I go to appear before the Lord,I don’t go alone; I take along all of hiscreation• “Your Kingdom come”: Creation workstogether with God to prepare for the fullarrival of God’s Kingdom• “Your will be done”: We confess thatGod knows our needsREPORT2012Following this, the clergy participatedin a discussion on the challenges facingChristians in the Holy Land as a result ofboth Jewish and Muslim extremists. Thisseemed so needed that Sabeel hopes toplan a study day that will discuss how toaddress extremist attacks. The eveningconcluded with a meditation on the sevenshort statements spoken by Jesus on thecross.The second day of the retreat involveda morning reflection and prayer time,in which some of the residents of theRetreat Center’s home for the elderly werealso able to participate. Sabeel invited Fr.Rafiq Khoury of the Latin Patriarchate tolead the second day’s sessions on somechapters from his recently published book,Towards a Theology Incarnated inOur Land. The first chapter discussedwas titled, “Churches or Denominations.”Fr. Rafiq gave the historical backgroundPhoto by SabeelCatholic, Orthodox, and Protestant clergy share in meaningful reflection during the AnnualEcumenical Clergy Retreat in Taybeh9

SABEELNARRATIVEand summarized his lecture, emphasizingthat our relationship with God mustintersect with the relationships in ourcommunities. Fr. Rafiq led the secondsession on “The Word of God Within theChristian Community,” and highlightedthe following mandates of the Church:1. To listen to the word of God andmeditate on it.2. To accept the word of God joyfully3. To make whole the word of God bydiscovering its various interpretations4. To incarnate it in history.5. To declare it through theological andprophetic ministry.Both sessions concluded with discussiongroups, and the evening provided timefor individual meditation, a communalmeal, and shared fun.After an opening time of Morning Prayer,led in the Orthodox tradition, Fr. SuheilKhoury led the third day’s morningsession. Fr. Suheil Khoury is originally fromthe depopulated village of Iqrit in theGalilee. He spoke on the theme “Arise, letus be going,” inspired by Mathew 26:46.It was a thought-provoking presentation,followed by a powerful discussion.Clergy Program List ofActivities in 2012• Ecumenical Prayer Service for Syria• April Clergy & Spouses Trip to Jericho& Taybeh• June Clergy Wives Retreat to Taybeh• July Annual Clergy Trip to Galilee• September Clergy Meeting inBethlehem• November Annual Clergy Retreat inTaybeh• Ecumenical Prayer Service for GazaPhoto by SabeelCedar Duaybis, Sabeel founding member and volunteer, leads a spiritual reflection on the Beatitudesat the Clergy Wives Retreat to Taybeh10

REPORT2012Photo by SabeelThe Together Against Racism Conference held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Bethlehem“Living Together” (Interfaith) ProgramThis year Sabeel continued strengthening interfaith relationshipsbetween the local Christian clergy of all denominations and theMuslim sheiks, as well as the broader communities under theirleadership. After interfaith-focused Clergy programs were so wellreceivedin 2011, it became clear that Sabeel had a need for a wholeprogram devoted to interfaith ministry. Sabeel’s newly-established“Living Together” program seeks to emphasize co-existence, establishfriendships, and contribute to creating an atmosphere of cooperation,mutual understanding, respect, and acceptance between differentfaith communities, especially focusing on Christian-Muslim relations.Through a variety of programs, study days, and conferences, weaddressed and shared needs of these communities, highlighting nonviolentresistance in Christianity and Islam, respectful religious discourse,and societal issues like religious education in school curricula.Interfaith Study Days on SchoolCurricula in Palestine...In response to a voiced need to examinethe content of religious, history, andlanguage textbooks in Palestiniancurricula, Sabeel and Al-Liqa’ Centersco-hosted an interfaith study day onPalestinian curricula and its contribution11

SABEELNARRATIVEto living together. The event was held inOctober and attended by more than 160people from all sectors of society. At theconclusion of the day, recommendationswere put forth that included:• Hosting more study days thatincorporate more detailed, in-depthstudy of the curricula and invitingspecialists who will better equipparticipants to suggest alternativestrategies for using school curriculato deepen the foundation of livingtogether, national unity, and sharedhistory.• Inviting representatives from theMinistry of Education so that theycan listen to suggestions andrecommendations.In response to these recommendations,Sabeel and Al-Liqa’ Centers organized asecond Study Day on December 6, invitingseveral important community leaders:the Mufti of Bethlehem, Sheikh ‘Abd Al-Majeed ‘Ata; Director of Education in theBethlehem Governorate, Mr. Sami Mrowa;and a representative of the InternalSecurity Commander of the BethlehemGovernorate, Mr. Adnan Al-Nayef. Morethan 120 people were in attendance.The first session was a panel discussionbetween Dr. Geries S. Khoury and Fr. Dr.Faisal Hijazin, moderated by Mr. MousaDarwish of Al-Liqa’.Dr. Khoury emphasized the vital role ofeducational curricula in building strongties of shared community life and mutualunderstanding. He articulated the dire needto revise Palestinian curricula especially in12the subjects of religious and civic history,as well as Arabic language. These revisionsmust ensure that Christian contributionsto Arab society throughout history areequally discussed and presented in thetextbooks – a change that would helpinstill in youth the importance of sharedliving and a full and equal citizenship forevery member of society.The second panelist, Fr. Dr. Faisal Hijazin,described a meeting held between himand three others: Dr. Jihad Zakarneh,the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry ofEducation; Mr. ‘Omar ‘Anbar, the Directorof General Education; and Mr. Muhannad‘Aabed, who oversees the private schools.In this meeting, Fr. Hijazin put forth theneed to develop the curricula in such away as to be attuned with Palestinianreality. Christian presence in Palestine isa basic element in history and society. Fr.Hijazin warned that anyone who attemptsto negate this fact of religious, cultural,and political pluralism, undermines society.The Ministry of Education welcomedFr. Hijazin’s suggestions at the meetingand accepted the booklet, “History:The Teacher of Life,” which points outhistorical errors concerning PalestinianChristians that have gone unnoticed inthe curricula. Dr. Zakarneh affirmed theneed to revise the curricula, comparingPalestinian society to a rainbow in whichChristians and Muslims are both integralparts. Dr. Zakarneh stated firmly that noone wants to undermine the positive,active role of Christians in history.The second panel was moderated by a

friend of Al-Liqa’, Mr. Younis Jaddou’, andincluded Mrs Haifa Baramki from BirzeitUniversity, Sheikh Zuheir Al-Dab’i ofNablus, and Pastor Ibrahim Nairouz fromRafidia / Nablus.Mrs. Baramki spoke first, focusing onthe importance of religious discourseand the ways in which schoolbooks canbe optimally utilized to further the causeof Shared Living. First and foremost,such religious discourse must begin withrespect for the dignity and humanity ofthe other, revealing the religion of eachwith reverence in order to build a dialogueof love and understanding. Mrs. Baramkistressed the need to introduce the subjectof “ethics” in the Palestinian Curriculain order to ensure students receive aneducation based on openness, respectand balance.REPORT2012Sheikh Zuheir Al-Dab’i also focused onthe importance of a tolerant religiousdiscourse, which would unite rather thandivide, even in the face of differences. Hestressed the role of religious discoursein strengthening national unity and inundermining hatred and violence.Pastor Ibrahim Nairouz then spoke aboutharmony in society and the need toselect and train preachers in mosquesand churches to preach messages aboutthe importance of loving and respectingothers. These public places of worshipmust also share in the responsibility tocontribute to a culture of shared living andnational unity.At the conclusion of the conference, thefollowing recommendations were agreedupon:Photo by SabeelInterfaith Study Day on curricula in Palestine, held in Bethlehem by the Sabeel and Al-Liqa’ Centers13

SABEELNARRATIVE• The Palestinian curricula must fullyrepresent the narratives, beliefs, andprinciples of all people in the landso that their shared geography andhistory can contribute to buildingbetter community understanding.Civic education curricula as well asIslamic and Christian religion curriculamust introduce and systematicallyincorporate Shared Living culture.• Teachers in the Palestinian educationsystem must be fully qualified toproperly teach a culture of sharedliving and shared national identity.• Schools must teach studentshow to solve problems throughbalanced, respectful dialogue with“Living Together” (Interfaith) ProgramList of Activities in 2012all concerned; fanaticism must becompletely eradicated.• The whole enterprise of religiousdiscourse and all its teachingmethodology must be utilized tofurther the cause of teaching humandignity and respect for difference. Thereligious sphere should not hesitate tocommunicate this message throughtechnology as well, since this is oneof the most prevalent forms of masscommunication today.• The school curricula must be afundamental tool in the constructionof a healthy, shared national identity atevery level – whether local, national,or relating to all humankind.All of the 2012 “Living Together” Programs were conducted in partnership withAl-Liqa’ Center. Other partnerships are listed below.• March Study Day in Nablus: Building Interfaith Bridges to National Unity• May Study Day in Birzeit: An Encounter between Clergy and Sheikhs in Birzeit and‘Aboud to discuss issues and challenges concerning “shared living”• June Study Day in ’Ibillin: Religious and National Identity in Israeli and PalestinianCurricula• October Study Day in Bethlehem: The Contribution of the Palestinian Curricula toLiving Together• December Study Day: Follow-up on the Contribution of the Palestinian Curriculato Living Together• Muslim-Christian Conference in Bethlehem: “Together Against Racism” (inpartnership with Al-Liqa’ Center, The Association of Muslim Scholars in Palestine,The Social Development Society in Haifa, and Wi’am Center in Bethlehem)14

REPORT2012Photo by SabeelArchbishop Atallah Hanna leads worship service for the ecumenical youth gathering of Sabeel atthe Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas in MjaidelYOUTH PROGRAMThe youth of Palestine are eager to see an end to occupation andviolence and become contributing and equal citizens in a respectful,pluralistic society. These desires and needs, as well as the challengeshalting their realization, influence every aspect of life in this context.Through the Youth Program, Sabeel provides opportunities foryoung adults from different churches to meet together, getting toknow one another and applying the text of the Bible to presentdayrealities. The Sabeel Youth Program aims to foster a communitythat reads the Gospel through the eyes of Palestinians and anchorsthe faith of young people in an ecumenical spirit as it educates andempowers youth to be future church and civic leaders.The youth in action...Mjaidel and Maloul – Early in the year,over 40 young adults from Jerusalem,Ramallah, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Haifajoined together for a trip to the Galilee.Because many of the young adults from theWest Bank were granted permits to enterIsrael and Jerusalem over the Christmasseason, it was a once-a-year opportunityfor this fellowship to happen in Israel. Theyvolunteered by doing yard work around15

SABEELNARRATIVEthe church in the depopulated Palestinianvillage of Mjaidel. They sang and studiedthe Bible together at Stella Maris inHaifa; explored the Baha’i Gardens; anddiscussed the differences between life inthe West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Israel.The weekend was a meaningful and funtime for all.The youth and young adults participatedin many types of activities that greatlyimpacted not only their lives on a personallevel, but also the communities in whichthey live. The youth have learned theirhistory by walking through villages; theyhave shared their stories as they continuetheir journey in life.List of Youth and Young Adult Activities in 2012Bible StudiesSabeel holds weekly Bible studies for young adults in Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem,and Ramallah with the purpose of reflecting upon Scripture in a contextual way andapplying the teachings of Christ to everyday life. Sometimes the youth read and studythe Bible on their own; other weeks a clergy person from a church will come to leadthe study. The Bible studies provide leadership training for following in the footsteps ofChrist to work with the entire community of the land for justice, peace, and reconciliation.Twenty-four meetings were held for young adults in Ramallah, Bethelehem, Jerusalemand Nazareth on how to work on transforming faith into action.Advocacy• Ecumenical Prayer Service in Jerusalem in solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners• Ecumenical Prayer Service for Gaza• “Remembering the “Nakba” in the Galilee and visit to the villages of Mjaidel andMaloul• Hike through depopulated village of Ein Karem• Kairos Palestine Conference• Hiking in the depopulated villages of Lifta and Ein Jiddi• Nonviolent action to raise awareness on Christian Zionism• Nonviolent action to paint on the separation Wall dividing Bethlehem fromJerusalem• Solidarity trip to the Christian community living in the North of the West Bank• Solidarity visit to demolished homes in the Bethlehem areaWorkshops• 3 workshops on non-violent resistance• Workshop for young people on their daily struggles16

SabeREPORT2012Sabeel young adults help with the olive harvest in Abu Dis, a Palestinian communitysuffering under the threat of land confiscation• Two-month long photography program to help young people deal with depressionand rediscover the beauty of their city• Theology session with Fr. Rafiq KhouryPhoto by SabeelVolunteer Work• Planted olive trees in Beit Jala• Provided entertainment for disabled people• Visited disabled people in their homes• Picked olives during the harvest time to help farmers• Easter Egg Hunt – joint program with Catholic Scouts at Cremisan Monasterynear Beit Jala• Organized a Hymnal Easter Concert among the different Churches in RamallahOther• Lenten Program: Contemporary Way of the Cross• Young Adult Easter Meal at the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. The youth sharedabout their dreams and challenges in life• Young Adult Sports Day• 2 “Quiz Night” competitions among young people• Young Adult meetings in Nazareth• Annual Ecumenical Christmas Dinner17

SABEELNARRATIVEYouth Program• Youth meetings: issues prepared by the youth, priests and other speakers• Bible studies• Discussions on topics affecting Arab, Palestinian, Christians Living in Israel• Documentary film, NAKBA on the remembrance day of the Nakba (May 15)• Film: “October cry” by Juli Gal, a Jewish producer, about the 2nd Intifada• Discussed “The Accused” by Adalah Center – on executions by the state withouttrial• Knesset election meeting with journalist Rami Khoury• Healthy Relationship discussion with Mrs. Abla Jabaly, and Dr. Sami Dibbini• Joint program in Jerusalem / Ramalah and planting olive trees with Ta’ayush• With Sabeel Jerusalem to Ma’aloul and cleaned up two churches and the mosque• Volunteer work in Ein Qenya – a Druze village in the Golan Heights• Olive harvesting, gardening and cleaning the Martyr’s cemetery in Kufur Qasem• Visit to elderly home, activities, singing and sharing of gifts• Built bridges with all the youth movements locally• Mass in Ma’aloul (permitted to open this church just once each year)• Youth join Sabeel’s community programs, lectures, book launches, performance etc.• Visit St. Hannah sisters convent orphanage school in Safouryi• New activities for teenagers initiated - meeting twice a month. discussions aboutwhat it meant to belong to the land as Arab, Palestinian Christians living in Israel,raising questions about Identity through drawing, writing, etc.Photo by SabeelSabeel International Young Adult Conference participants help lead a children’s summer camp at Taybeh18

REPORT2012Photo by SabeelNazareth Community Building Program - Prayer Service for the Feast of the Holy CrossYouth are also always a highlight of ourprogramming.• Discussion with social worker, AlhanAtrash and special education teacher,Farah Dibbini on the topic of how todeal with others who are different• Youth tour to the depopulated villageof Ein Karem in Jerusalem & quiz night• Lenten Lecture and Discussion with Fr.Souhail Khoury• Lecture and Discussion with Fr. SouhailKhoury on “Fasting - Strength and Will”• Meeting with Chef Atef Salem inpreparation for the Easter Dinner• Lecture and Discussion with Fr.Souhail Khoury on “The Mystery ofRepentance and Confession Leads Usto Resurrection”• Tour to the destroyed Palestinian villageof Ein Hod and Visit to the Church ofSt. Elias on Mt. Carmel• Monthly Youth Meeting with SuhairNusair on excavations with theAustralian Group• 3 Youth gatherings in Cana• Joint Jerusalem-Nazareth YouthProgram: Prayer and Volunteer Work inMjaidel and Maloul• Youth Meeting in the InternationalMary Center• Documentary film-viewing of “Jenin,Jenin” and discussion with Odna Quptyof the Human Rights Association21

SABEELNARRATIVE• Three-day program with an Australiangroup and the Nazareth Youth,involving excavations in Beit Saida, atour of the Sea of Galilee, and a tourof Haifa• Youth Meeting – program evaluationand dinner• Youth Meeting in order to plan and setgoals for upcoming programs• Youth Meeting to prepare for theEcumenical Prayer Service• Film-viewing of “Where do we gonow?” on the issue of racism betweenChristians and Muslims in Lebanon anddiscussion led by Faten Khoury• Joint Jerusalem-Nazareth YouthProgram: volunteered with the OliveHarvest in JerusalemCommunity Building Program• The second part of the “Nazarethas seen by its People” Symposiumbegun in 2011 (This event especiallyhighlighted the importance of Nazarethand the focus on Christian-Muslimrelations therein)• Ecumenical Prayer Service for thePalestinian Prisoners• Ecumenical Prayer Service on HolyCross Day (Nazareth Youth helped serveand lead)• Easter Spiritual Evening, prepared andpresented by Nazareth Young Adults• Nazareth Symposium about Kairos22Document• Ecumenical Prayer Service for thePeople of the Middle EastWomen’s Program• Monthly Book Discussion onCyclamens from Galilee: Memoirsof a Physician From Nazareth byDr. Elias Srouji.• Mother’s Day Celebration• Visit to the House of Grace in Haifa• Visit to the depopulated and destroyedPalestinian villages of Ein Karem andBeit Jamal• Documentary film-viewing of “Jenin,Jenin” and discussion with Odna Quttyof the Human Rights Association• Women’s meeting in memory of Ms.Huda Ateek• Program Assessment Meeting andFuture Program PlanningChildren’s ProgramThe Children’s Program involved weeklymeetings and focused on teaching thechildren about Palestinian history, variousreligious symbols, and how to appropriatelyconnect these with various events. This taskis an extremely important one becausethe topic is not adequately addressed inschools. Sabeel celebrated events on theChurch calendar like the Day of the HolyCross and the Day of Don Bosco, the patron

REPORT2012Photo by SabeelFr. Jack Nobel leads a discussion for the Sabeel Nazareth Families Retreat in Taybehsaint of young people, but also celebratedsecular holidays like International Day ofthe Child. The children made visits, set updebates on national events, and analyzeddifferent events and situations from theperspective of a Palestinian Arab. We wereable, through a variety of age-appropriateactivities, to show the children how theycould link these events with their faith andtheir national heritage.Families Program• Participation in the 3rd AnniversaryKairos Conference in Bethelehem• Families tour to Nablus and meetingwith the Samaritans• Families tour to the depopulated anddestroyed Palestinian villages of EinKarem and Beit Jamal• Families retreat – Taybeh and RamallahInternational Visitors and GroupsWe received and met with approximately 40 international groups from differentcountries around the world to present the work of Sabeel and the situation of thePalestinians in Israel. These groups included:• 12 French groups• 4 Italian groups• 3 Australian groups• 1 Belgian group• 2 Mixed groups from various countries• 11 Swedish groups• 3 American groups• 2 Dutch groups• 1 Canadian group• 2 Witness Visit groups23

SABEELNARRATIVEPhoto by SabeelInternationals and locals follow Sabeel’s Contemporary Way of the Cross in the Old City of JerusalemMinistries of OutreachWebsite: www.sabeel.org is the placeto learn more about the many excitingministries of Sabeel. It has all of the pastCornerstone publications, the weekly Waveof Prayer, information about upcomingprograms and our current activities, aswell as pictures from past events.Worship: Each Thursday Sabeel hostsa weekly communion service whereall are welcome for an open homilyand fellowship. Over the course of theyear, hundreds of visitors joined thestaff to break bread, pray together, anddiscuss Biblical texts through the eyes ofPalestinian Liberation Theology.Wave of Prayer: Sabeel crafted a weeklyprayer including local, regional, and globalconcerns that were sent to friends of24Sabeel around the world. Every Thursday,a “wave” of prayer literally washed overthe globe as people gathered at noon intheir respective countries and time zonesto pray for that week’s concerns. To bepart of this movement, sign up to receivethe weekly Wave of Prayer through theFriends of Sabeel in your home country, byemailing prayer@sabeel.org, or going toour website.Ahlan Wa Sahlan: “Ahlan Wa Sahlan”means “Welcome” in Arabic and isSabeel’s international ministry of educationand advocacy. In 2012 we hosted over1,235 people, from 64 groups, includingseminarians, pastors, pilgrims, churchleaders, supporters and donors. Amongthese groups, the following countrieswere represented: Canada, Denmark,

France, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, NewZealand, Norway, Scotland, South Africa,Sweden, United Kingdom, United Statesof America and Uruguay. We would loveto welcome you to our city and sharewith you about our daily realities, aboutPalestinian Liberation Theology, and aboutthe ministries of Sabeel! To plan your visit,please email visit@sabeel.org.Contemporary Way of the Cross:Visitors continued to experience themodern “Via Dolorosa” of Palestinian life– checkpoints, walls, refugee camps, andthe like – through liturgy, song and prayerin our Contemporary Way of the Cross.Sabeel encourages tour participants tospend three hours in spiritual reflectionon how the current context of sufferingmight correspond to the suffering ofChrist. This experience has been foundto be particularly helpful for groups atthe end of their stay here, when peopleare overflowing with information andseeking a spiritual framework throughwhich to process all they have learned. ItList of Study Circles in 2012REPORT2012has also proven to be a powerful Lentendevotion to do, even from afar. Thebooklet, Contemporary Way of the Cross,is available from the Sabeel Publicationand Resource Center.Witness Visits: In October andNovember, Internationals gathered fromthe United States of America, Canada,Sweden, the United Kingdom, and theNetherlands, under the sponsorship ofSabeel, to travel to areas in Palestineand the Galilee. The group participatedin Sabeel’s Contemporary Way of theCross, spent time in local churches, andexperienced the lives and daily realities ofPalestinians in the West Bank, Jerusalem,and inside Israel.Study Circle: Sabeel provides a spacein which internationals and Palestinianscould meet together to present papersand discuss subjects relating to aspectsof the local culture and current politicalsituation.• “Seven Biblical Answers to Popular Zionist Assumptions” by Dr Stephen Sizer• “Bankrupting Justice: Challenging Christian Zionism in Western Evangelical andMainline Protestant Churches” by Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner• “Palestinian Children in Israeli Detention” by Gerard Horton of Defense forChildren International• “National Struggle and Forgiveness” by Father Gianfranco Testa25

SABEELNARRATIVESABEEL PUBLICATIONS IN 2012Selected publications are available from Sabeel. Call or email to order. Postage will beadded. Our newest book reflecting the 8th International Conference is now available,and we have reprinted some publications indicated by *.Statements:• Swedish Conference Statement(Swedish)• An Open Letter to Presiding BishopSchori• Rev. Naim’s Statement in Response toCriticism• Special Prayer – Concerning Cyclesof Violence and the Provocative FilmDenigrating the Prophet Muhammed(Arabic & English)• Sabeel 2012 Christmas Message – AChild in a Manger: Liberation throughChallenging ChristianZionism (English &Arabic), Ed. N. Ateek,C. Duaybis, M. Tobin.Challenging Empire:God, Faithfulness andResistance, Ed. NaimAteek, C. Duaybis, M.Tobin.Cornerstone: Sabeel’s Cornerstonehighlights important political issues,addressing themthrough the lensof LiberationTheology, andgives glimpses ofSabeel’s activitiesto the widercommunity. All ofour past issues areavailable on ourwebsite.Issue 62, Spring 2012: Grant MeJustice .Issue 63, Summer & Fall 2012:Breaking a Generation.Issue 64, Winter 2012: Unity in Diversity– Interfaith Dialogue.Contemporary wayof the Cross, SabeelPublication.Justice and OnlyJustice, Naim Ateek.Reflections in theGalilee, SabeelPublication.26

InternationalFriends of SabeelREPORT2012International Friends of Sabeel are active in many regions around the world, and are hardat work to support the ministry of Sabeel in their respective countries and partner withSabeel in its advocacy efforts. Friends of Sabeel are active in the United States & Canada,the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Oceana,France, and Germany. Below are detailed the specific contributions of Friends of Sabeelin Germany, North America, Norway, Scandinavia & Sweden, and the United Kingdom, togive a window into their unique and invaluable work.FOS Germany:In 2012, FOS Germany continued its workand partnership with Sabeel through thefollowing activities:• Held three assemblies of the Sabeelmembers throughout the year• Created a calendar of events in cooperationwith partners, including events like:-- A lecture and discussion by MarkBraverman, called “VerhängnisvolleScham – Israels Politik und dasSchweigen der Christen”-- A film-viewing of “East Side Story”and discussion with the Palestiniandirector, M. Alatar• Members of FOS Germany gavelectures on:-- Palestinian Liberation Theology-- The Occupation/EAPPI-- Kairos Palestine Document• Sabeel participated in the “KairosPalästina SolidaritätsnetzwerksGermany” under the umbrella “KairosEuropa” (Prof. Ulrich Duchrow)FOSNA – United States:A significant turning point for FOSNAoccurred in early August 2012, whenwe gathered in Portland, Oregon forour leadership retreat. As a result ofour work there, the following five majorprogram areas were brought to the boardin September:• The Media/Internet TechnologyCommittee, which will be upgradingour website, expanding our utilizationof social media, and redesigning ourbrochure.• A Theology Committee that willarticulate our core values and addressthem to the work on Palestine in ourNorth American context.• The Conferences and Witness TripsCommittee, which is refining thegoals of conferences and witness tripsand setting up an ambitious schedulefor 2013-14. Three FOSNA/Tree of Lifewitness trip groups will visit Palestine/Israel in April and June 2013, with an27

SABEELNARRATIVEadditional three in October-November.The trip will include the SabeelInternational Conference in Jerusalem,November 19-25.• The Advocacy Committee: Theinterfaith boycott committee (FOSNA,Jewish Voice for Peace, AmericanMuslims for Palestine, US Campaignto End the Occupation and justicenetworks in five Christian churchdenominations), is focusing on theIsraeli settlement project, SodaStream.• The Regional Working GroupsSupport Committee, whose primarygoals are to provide support andresources for FOSNA working groupsand to start five new FOSNA groups in2013.• Development and FundraisingCommittee, which has significantchallenges cut out for it in 2013-14, including raising at least anadditional $50,000 to meet increasedneeds in Jerusalem and FOSNA.As we enter a new year, we at FOSNA thankyou – our readers, our activists across thecountry, our faith and interfaith partners,and certainly the board and new committees– for the remarkable work and generositythat has already transpired. While theoccupation of the State of Palestine seemsto worsen, and Israel’s intransigencebecomes more aggressive, we draw hopefrom our faith in a God of justice, whocalls us to steadfastness (“sumud”) and28renewed energy for the tasks ahead. Wetake our cues from our God, the modeland message of Jesus, and the dedicationof those Palestinian Christians andMuslims who along with many IsraeliJewish colleagues are sacrificially puttingtheir lives on the line for justice andpeace. We are people of hope despiteopposition from the Zionist organizationsand the billions our government extendsto the injustices in Palestine. While notoptimistic, we are hopeful – like thosewho wrote the Kairos Palestine Document.FOS Norway:FOS Norway is a part of the EcumenicalChurch Action for Peace in Palestine andIsrael. It cooperates with the Church ofNorway and the Christian Council ofNorway, and tries to be visible in themedia throughout the year. See www.sabeelnorge.orgIn March, FOS Norway arranged a speakingtour with Rev. Naim Ateek to Oslo and thediocese of Møre (Molde, Ålesund, Volda,Ørsta and Ulsteinvik). The Church Housein Oslo hosted a seminar titled, “Comeand see!” and the bishop of Møre, Deanof Ålesund, and the local “priest union”of Søre Sunnmøre hosted seminars (thatreceived good media coverage). Moreover,Rev. Naim Ateek spoke at the ReligiousStudies Program at Volda UniversityCollege and the YMCA/YWCA-ownedSunnmøre Folk High School. As a follow up,

REPORT2012FOS Norway applied for and got fundingto host regional seminars with the title,“Promoting the Kingdom of Israel or theKingdom of God?” Three regional seminarswill be held in the spring of 2013.In September, FOS Norway arrangedseminars in Oslo with Ched Myers, basedon recommendations from Naim Ateek.Seminars were held with DiakonhjemmetUniversity College and the MulticulturalChurch Network in Christian Council ofNorway. An interview was held with thelargest Christian newspaper, Vårt Land.FOS Scandinavia and Sweden:The Swedish “Come and See” Conferencein Bethlehem in March 2012 was aninitiative from Bo Forsberg of Diakonia andEmanuel Furbacken of FOS Scandinavia. Itwas a successful conference in cooperationwith Sabeel, Bilda, Diakonia and theCommon Future (Baptist, Methodist andMission Covenant Churches in Sweden),including a great number of youth.In April, FOS Scandinavia held its yearlymeeting in Hammarkullen, Goteborgunder the title, “If Someone Hits You?” Thediscussions, led by well-known Swedishpeace activists Martin Smedjeback and DrHasse Leander, centered on the topics ofnon-violence and the church of empire.During the summer, Emanuel Furbacken andKjell Jonasson of FOS Scandinavia wrotean open letter in the Church Magazinestogether with Gustaf Ödqvist and GoranRask from the Church of Sweden (all ofthem former Middle East secretaries).The letter was sent to the church boardof the Common Future and Church ofSweden with questions about how theywould respond to Kairos Palestine andhow they would, as churches, work forand promote a just peace and an end tothe occupation of Palestine. Both churchboards have promised to respond to thequestions posed in the letter, and theyare invited to the 2013 yearly meeting ofFOS Scandinavia to respond. Also duringthe summer, FOS Scandinavia sent aNorwegian girl to the Sabeel young adultconference and sponsored another youngadult from the South.In September FOS Scandinavia andDiakonia hosted an ecumenical bible studyafternoon with Ched Meyers for clergymenand lay people in Gothenburg. It was agood meeting with a lot of young people.On October 20th, FOS Scandinavia had aPalestine Day in Lund with the theme: “CanYou Hear Us? – A Cry from Palestine!”The day was initiated and organizedby FOS Scandinavia, in cooperation withDiakonia, the Church of Sweden, Diocesesof Lund, Bilda, and the Common Future.Hind Khoury from Jerusalem was the mainspeaker. Bo Forsberg, Director at Diakonia,also addressed the group about BDS,former Archbishop KG Hammar spoke29

REPORT2012with some participants struggling withthe new realities they witnessed or witha conflicting conservative theologicalbackground. The group seemed to reallygrow in their ways of thinking, cope withthe information well, and experiencethings they had never seen or done before.Our chaplain, Russ Siler, was a wonderfulpresence on the trip and led us in eveningdebriefs that were very valuable. The Hebronvisit was deeply shocking and has resultedin efforts toward a gentle conversationwith a part of the Jewish community in theUK to ask some questions. Sabeel workedbrilliantly with us, and the trip to SabeelNazareth was an eye opener to the uniqueissues Arab Israelis face.In November, Nora Carmi visited theUK. She and Anne Clayton spoke andprovided a workshop at a day conferencein Gateshead, which had come under suchsevere criticism that both Anglican andCatholic bishops pulled out at the lastminute. After that, the speakers visitedEdinburgh where the Church of Scotlandhosted their trip for five days. Duringtheir trip, one or both of them spoke ata total of at least ten meetings and theywere very encouraged by the interest andreception they received. One church groupin Edinburgh is now going to support theyouth work in Sabeel Jerusalem for thenext 4 years.31

SABEELNARRATIVETHE SABEEL FAMILYSabeel General Assembly• Rev. Naim Ateek• Nadia Mikhail Abboushi• Radgonde Amer• Abla Nasir• Tania Nasir• Samia Khoury• Salwa Duaibis• Eliane Abdelnour• Ayda Hadad• Hind Khoury• Khalil Doughbaje• Cedar Duaybis• Wassef Daher• Bishop Elias Chacour• Jean Zaru• Jonathan Kuttab• Zoughbi Zoughbi• Samir Sahar• Ramzi Rihan• Lina Majaj• Raffoul Rofa• Peter Khoury• Munir Fasheh• Suleiman Rabadi• Estephan Salameh• Sami Khoury• Maher HannaSabeel Board Members• Rev.Naim Ateek• Abla Nasir• Salwa Duaibis• Eliane Abdelnour32• Hind Khoury• Sami Khoury• Maher Hanna• Estephan SalamehSabeel Executive Committee• Rev. Naim Ateek - President• Hind Khoury - Vice President• Salwa Duaibis - Secretary• Estephan Salameh - Treasurer• Eliane Abdelnour - MemberSabeel Nazareth Committee• Violette Khoury• Julia Abu Hanna• George Debbine• Blanch Mazzawi• Fuad Farah• Rhadia Qupty• Habib Karam• Elias Khalil• Suhair Nusair• Touma Haj• Suraya Simaan• Asaad KhourySabeel Jerusalem Office Staff:• Naim Ateek• Sawsan Bitar• Omar Harami• Nicolas Atallah• Hiba Dahdal• Mary Sahhar• Tania Kuttab

• Francis Tams• Elias Habash• Kristen L. Brown - Gen. Board ofGlobal Ministries – UMC• Meta Floor - Kerk in Actie,Netherlands• Sarah Thompson - Mennonite CentralCommittee• Megan Giesecke - Mennonite CentralCommitteeSabeel International Volunteers:• Tina Whitehead - UMC IndividualVolunteer• Marlijn de Jager - Kerk in Actie,Netherlands, and ICCO• Olivia Sporre - Equmenia, Sweden• Bob & Maurene Tobin - Maine,U.S.A.• Charles Annis - Coventry, UnitedKingdom• John Olsson - Equmenia, SwedenSabeel Local Volunteers (Jerusalem):• Maha Ateek• Cedar Duaybis• Samia Khoury• Rose Abdallah• Norma Sakhel• Lily Said• Annie Sipielian• Abla Freij• Nadine Bitar• Nadira Atallah• Christine Abdallah• Julian Abdallah• Irene NalbandianREPORT2012• Shatha Bannoura• Sirine ShahwanSabeel Nazareth Office Staff:• Violette Khoury• Lana MazawiSabeel would like to offer profoundthanks to all those who freely giveof their time and talents to volunteerwith Sabeel. The work of Sabeelwould not be possible with our limitedfinancial resources if it were not forthe dedication and commitmentof so many individuals helping inthe office with Sabeel activities,working with FOS, and serving on theExecutive Committee and the GeneralAssembly.33

SABEELNARRATIVESabeel VisitorsSabeel’s Jerusalem office was blessed to welcome 64 groups and more than 1,235 visitorsin 2012. Groups included:• Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary• BU Andover Students• Nancy Fowler Group• Society for Biblical Studies/UnitedTheological Seminary• Wake Forest School of Divinity• Religious Diversity of the Holy Land• Notre Dame of Maryland University• Waltburg Group• Mary Grey Group• Israeli Tour Guides - Benzeve Institute• Simon Schoon group• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church• UM VIM Team• Dominic Barrington Group• Road Scholar Group• Keep Hope Alive - Mary Lou Smith• Dan Lewis Group• Mats Thurfjell Group• Church of Scotland Guild Group• Lehigh University - Seth Goren• Christian Peacemaker Team• Professor Garth Mundle Group• Living the Bible Tour Group• Radbound University Nijmegen• Tree of Life Group• Friends of Sabeel Netherlands• Stephen Kriss Group• First Presbyterian Church in Evanston,IL• Dutch Group with van Teeffelen• Rev. Lougheed Group• Nahida Group34• Interfaith Peace-Builders• Peacemaking Trip• FOSNA - Colorado• United Theological Seminary in Twin Cities• Basilian Peace and Justice Pilgrimage• Univ. Nijmegen students Theology andRel. Studies• Methodist VIP Group• Saint Paul Church/Amos Trust Group• Inter-faith Peacebuilders (Dorothy Cotton)• Denmark Group• Road Scholar Group• Bergen Diaconal Institution Norway• UK Witness Visit• Canadian Group• MCC Group• Christian Peacemaker Teams• UK Witness Visit• Inter-faith Peacebuilders/FOR• Canada Presbyterian Church• Road Scholar Group• Pilgrims of Ibillin• US Witness Visit• Bishop of Oslo• Group from Sweden• Women to Women• Bishop Richard Group• Christian Peacemaker Teams• Dutch Witness Visit• Laidlaw College• South African Kairos• Routes Bibliques• Rev. Dr. Mark Chapman Group

REPORT2012Sabeel Yearly Financial ReportSabeel would like to thank its donors for all the support and encouragement in partneringwith Sabeel’s ministries. Sabeel’s work could not continue without the generous supportof so many people, groups, and organizations throughout the year.Statement of Financial PositionAll Numbers presented in Shekles CurrencyAssets 2012 2011 2010Cash & Bank 1,048,981 902,591 705,909Current Recievables 93,186 126,608 189,529Fixed Assets 77,837 56,624 40,823Grand Total Assets 1,220,003 1,085,822 936,261Net Fund & LiabilitiesCurrent Liabilities 177,375 92,559 93,584Employee Severance funds 133,184 37,807 41,329Net Fund 909,444 955,457 801,347Grand Liabilities & Net Fund (2) 1,220,003 1,085,822 936,26035

SABEELNARRATIVESummary Statement of ActivitiesItem Description 2012 2011 2010Revenue & IncomeDonation & Contribution 1,056,893 1,361,235 1,205,457Income generated for our activities 755,600 964,507 335,376Books & Item Sales 47,180 48,000 32,326Membership fees 3,122Finance Income 7,410 -4,407 8,620Total Revenue & Income 1,870,203 2,369,336 1,581,779ExpensesAdmin & Support 540,782 475,053 484,723Local Program 772146 640722 1045486Media & PR. 181696 136629 191777Ahalan Wa Sahlan & Witnis Visits 414092 39425 182320International Program 524779New Fixed Assets 21213 31523 2540Total Expenses 1,929,929 1,848,131 1,906,846Yearly Result (Deficit) -59,726 521,205 -325,06736

REPORT2012List of DonorsDonor's Name 20122011 2010IN FC NIS NIS NISKerkinactie//Global € 50,000 240,000 302,592 237,820Diakonia € 44,277 217,716 138,601Mennonite Central Committee-MCC $15,000 58,215 124,757 93,690FOS North America $68,600 265,720 247,533 195,305FOS UK £1,846 11,583 13,276 7,797FOS Norway $4,248 15,790 6,457FOS Vanner Scandinavian 6,074FOS NL 952FOS Colorado 777FOS GermanyFOS Candian 5,217General Board of GlobalMinistries NY 63,848 39,832The United Church of Canada 12,063 17,663Church of Scotland £3,741 23,493Presbyterian Church USA 27,473United Church of Christ £3,000 17,863 7,468The Presbyterian Church ofCanada $4,979 18,590 18,364 28,775Father Brian T. Joyce $15,000 57,450Karibu 53,655Svenska Mission Skyrkan 19,085 9,720Kairos 36,424 35,337Randa & Bill Veach 17,975Samia Khoury 4,819 5,686Mr. & Mrs. Brok Comption 3,548Aelt Bergamo 10,074Episcopal church of USA(DFMS) 5,420Church Together CTBI 30,257Pal Craft aid $1,000 3,856 3,399Evangelists Missions Work 76,128World Religion Peace 29,787David & Julia Ralston 7,788Arkansas Coalition for Peace 46,153CCODP Canadian Catholic 130,694 148,680Sister Catherine Appleby £1,100 6,568 7,013Eglise Rejormeede France 4,258Globale Ministries NL $1,625 6,136Nina Chiba $1,000 3,860Solidarities Sacerdotal € 1,000 4,897Donors- less than NIS 4000 103,428 134,544 151,645Total 1,056,893 1,361,235 1,205,45737

SABEELNARRATIVESabeel MissionSabeel is an ecumenical grassroots liberation theology movement amongPalestinian Christians inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Thisliberation theology seeks to deepen the faith of Palestinian Christians,and to promote unity among them toward social action. Sabeel strives todevelop a spirituality based on love, justice, peace, nonviolence, liberationand reconciliation for the different national and faith communities. The word“Sabeel” is Arabic for ‘the way’ and also ‘spring‘ of life-giving water. Sabeelalso works to promote a more accurate international awareness regardingthe identity, presence and witness of Palestinian Christians as well as theircontemporary concerns. It encourages individuals and groups from aroundthe world to work for a just, comprehensive and enduring peace informed bytruth and empowered by prayer and action.print@emerezian.comSabeel Ecumenical Liberation Theology CenterPO Box 49084, Jerusalem 91491Tel: (972) 2 532 7136, Fax: (972) 2 532 7137sabeel@sabeel.orgwww.sabeel.org