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Thursday, December 23
Turkey
Muslims. Christians. Is there common ground? We are reminded of the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. The question is still the same: Who is my neighbor?
A good Muslim must keep the scales balanced in favor of good deeds to secure a place in paradise. For several years we have known Ali, an ambitious man who built two large clinics that served the poorest of the poor. Then Ali went bankrupt. It was clear he needed a friend.“Indeed, I need a friend,” Ali confided. We became Ali’s friends. We thank God a genuine …
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Cyprus
Two of the most significant Christian ecumenical bodies in the region have centers in Cyprus. The Middle East Council of Churches, whose headquarters is in Beirut, Lebanon, has a liaison office in Limassol. The Fellowship of Middle East Evangelical Churches (FMEEC) is based in Ayia Napa. FMEEC, representing the family of Reformed, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Congregational, Methodist and Episcopal churches from North Africa to Iran, emphasizes leadership development, Christian unity and service. Through this important PC(USA) regional partner the member churches gather as one family, share in many areas of common concerns, cooperate in common actions and offer a qualitative …
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