On behalf of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, I extend to you God’s celestial message for the shepherds, “Do not be afraid! Listen, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people.” Luke 2:10

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On behalf of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, I extend to you God’s celestial message for the shepherds, “Do not be afraid! Listen, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people.” Luke 2:10

May all of us, whether we live in the Holy Land or in the West, be unified by this joy, the joy that we share a God who loves us infinitely. And may our continued unity be a bright sign of hope and peace to our world that is weary, as Jesus was that sign for a troubled world 2000 years ago – “till he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices”!

Thank you for joining with us as we adore our Lord. Let us all continue to pray for one another so that our unity will be ever strengthened and so that peace and justice will come to Palestine.

O Come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

Rateb Rabie, KHS
President
Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation