PAID IN FULL BEIRUT LEBANON by Justin Hershey
H
ave you ever heard the saying, “being in the right place, at the right time?” Since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, one of the main assignments of Mutual Faith has been to bring the “Grace Truth” of Jesus to this Middle East region. As a teenage boy, knowing my parents were traveling to what is thought to be one of the most dangerous regions in the world, it didn’t exactly put my nerves at
PAGE 8 NATIONS MAGAZINE
2001
After the events of 9/11, Mutual Faith begins planning for Middle East outreach.
2002
Traveling to Midde East region, Mutual Faith connects with Pastor Said Deeb.
2009
Aquired Middle East Life Center campus in the Nabaa district in the heart of Beirut.
2012
Completed the $900,000 payment of the Middle East Life Center.
ease. But now working with my parents in that region and being a part of the acquisition and remodeling of the Middle East Life Center, it has helped me learn firsthand: that God is working mightily in the Middle East! This is one of the most strategic places to be able to share the love of Christ. The needs in the Middle East are so great. From the civil wars in Syria and Egypt, to constant political unrest in Lebanon and Israel, we have