2011 christmas newsletter

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Christmas 2011

"Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you;

He is the Messiah, the Lord."

Luke 2:11 New International Version

Welcome from Joseph Main, CEO

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Joseph R. Main Chief Executive

warm and seasonal welcome to our Christmas newsletter.

With so much going on in The Nazareth Trust and, in particular, in our Hospital as we begin the year-long celebration of its 150th year, this edition is packed with information and news. I hope, then, that you will find the pages following both an enjoyable and inspirational read.

In November, we had a tremendous time at the inaugural event of our anniversary celebrations and in welcoming the 2011 Bike Riders home to the Hospital after a gruelling 200+ miles of wheeled trek that took the riders from Haifa, to Galilee, to Nazareth.

You will find a wonderful selection of pictures marking these occasions inside, including photographs of the intrepid 'yellowshirts' riding into a rousing welcome at the Hospital. I want to thank all those who took part in this year's ride, including those who generously supported the riders and, of course, EMMS International who led the organisation of the ride and helped make it such a great success.

Inside, you will find a monthly calendar of events and themes as our anniversary year begins to gather pace, as well as news of a Global Reunion in September 2012. We hope to be able to work alongside all of our international Friends Groups to run localised events in September, but, in Nazareth, we will have a week of reunion events from the 1st to the 7th September. Registrations for the Nazareth Reunion will open on the 9th of January 2012 register as soon as you can!

Our School continues to make excellent progress in delivering the Nursing BA with Haifa University and you will also find some exciting news inside about our SERVE Nazareth Programme.

There is simply too much to cover in my introduction here, so I will take this opportunity to thank you for your continuing support and prayers - and to encourage you to join us wherever, whenever and however you can during our 150th year of celebrations.

A Christmas full of joy and blessings to you all.

Joseph R. Main Chief Executive Officer

In This Edition Welcome from Joseph Main (CEO) From the Chairman Anniversary Celebrations Nazareth Hospital EMMS School of Nursing Nazareth Village News Seeds of Hope Global Reunion News How you can help SERVE Nazareth Anniversary Snapshot Join Us

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From the Chairman Ian Lyall

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s Chair of the Trustees, I welcome you to the Christmas edition of The Nazareth Trust Newsletter.

Since our last newsletter I have been blessed with visiting Nazareth a number of times to see first-hand the extraordinary work which continues to go on. It was a great honour to be part of the anniversary celebrations and in Ian Lyall our Cycle the Galilee event. We have Chair of Trustees enjoyed an outstanding start to the year of our 150th anniversary celebrations, and look forward to the months ahead, particularly September, the time of our ‘Global Reunion’.

A particularly joyous occasion occurred at the end of the summer with the birth of Nita'a, daughter of proud mum, Noah Boban. We recognise all babies born in our hospital are special in so many ways and now each month, the hospital announces the birth of the 150th baby as a reminder of the joy and celebration of life during our anniversary year.

As well as a time for thanksgiving and celebration of the birth of Jesus, Christmas is a time for sowing the seeds for future harvest and I very much see this as a task for all of us who care for our work in Nazareth. We need to sow the seeds now to see the fruit of our work continue in years to come.

Bike riders arriving at the Hospital

I hope you will join me in prayer and continued support for The Nazareth Trust, and all we do.

With God's blessing.

Ian Lyall Chair of Trustees

PRAYER BOX At this time of year everyone is very busy but spare a few precious minutes to pray for the members of the Board of Trustees who work so hard to support the work of The Nazareth Trust.

The year ahead will undoubtedly be one of the most joyful in our history but it will also place additional responsibilities on our shoulders, ask the Lord to help us rise to the challenge with humbleness, grace and dignity.

Lift up the leadership and all of the staff of the Nazareth Trust, as they work daily to deliver all we do in the Hospital, School of Nursing, SERVE Nazareth and the Nazareth Village.

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150th Anniversary Begins!

Anniversary Celebrations

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he launch of our 150th anniversary year got off to a tremendous start with a joyous and eventful day on 10th November.

The event was opened by a torch procession with seven board members handing over symbolic flaming torches to seven local employees, volunteers and retired employees, representing the different sectors of the hospital.

Celebrations get underway for our 150th Anniversary

Joseph Main, CEO, welcomed an enthusiastic audience of some 350 well-wishers and staff, gathered from all around Israel, with an inspirational speech reflecting on the achievements of the hospital over the years and giving the audience an insight into the future.

Joining Joseph was the Ambassador of Great Britain in Israel, Matthew Gould; Ramez Geraisy, the Mayor of Nazareth; Dr Michael Dor, Head of General Medicine; Noaz Bar-Nir, Director General, Tourism Ministry; Ian Lyall, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; and Dr Bishara Bisharat, Head of the Hospital, who all spoke with great enthusiasm and appreciation for the work and history of the Hospital, as well as its importance in the future of Israeli healthcare.

Following the speakers, a group of dancers, the Mawal Team of Arts, and singers, provided the entertainment. A highlight of the entertainment was a solo piano piece by Nabil Hayek, a ten year old boy who was born in the hospital.

The opening events culminated in the arrival of the cyclists at the end of their challenging six day trip.

Trustee, Mike Frew, who has taken part in four cycles in aid of the Nazareth Hospital said, “We were all quite overwhelmed when we saw everyone gathered at the finish line. It was a great moment and made it all very worthwhile. It is a tough challenge, but you get the chance to make some new friends and explore the countryside. It really is a memorable experience�.

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150th Anniversary Begins!

Pedal Power Shifts Anniversary Into Gear

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ongratulations to all 27 cyclists who took part in the Cycle the Galilee 2011 and whose arrival in Nazareth on the 11th November, symbolised the start of our anniversary year.

After an arduous six day trip across Jordan, covering a staggering 220 miles, the cyclists were greeted by a large number of well wishers who had gathered to mark the event as part of the anniversary programme.

Trevor Jones

Cyclists celebrate arriving in Nazareth

We are deeply appreciative to all the cyclists, their supporters and all those who worked to make the event such a success.

For many cyclists it was a first time experience but for a number of die-hards, including Trevor Jones who has taken part 14 times, Evelyn Cook, a remarkable 9 times, and Mike Frew, who has taken part in 4 cycles, it was the chance to clock up another remarkable achievement.

The cycle started in Mount Carmel, near Haifa, and each day the cyclists covered around 50 miles, spending the night in a local kibbutz.

Evelyn Cook said, “When I signed up for the first cycle in 1998 at the age of sixty, I would never in a million years have thought I would be now talking about my ninth bike ride. This year's route was definitely the hardest as there were lots of hills.

“There is always lots of joy, laughter, fun and exceptional comradeship develops between members of the expedition with common goals and shared hardships.

“I have made some great friends on the trips and am returning to Israel next August for a wedding.

It is great to go back to the hospital in Nazareth and see the Not too long to go changes that have been made over the past 13 years - this time I got to see the new state of the art operating theatres that have been installed thanks to the help of charitable donations.”

Fellow cyclist, Trevor Jones added, "I took part in my first cycle trip in 1997 and I loved it so much I have gone back year after year. It is an amazing experience.

“It is great seeing the land where Jesus lived and a real highlight of the trip is going to visit the hospital in Nazareth and seeing where the money is going and the people it is benefiting.”

Joseph was with the well wishers and said, “It is humbling to see the effort of the cyclists, both physically and spiritually - that they find the heart to commit to such an arduous event in support of the people and work in Nazareth.”

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150th Anniversary Global Reunion

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ne of the main events proposed to mark the anniversary is a Global Reunion across key areas in the world with a special reunion week in Nazareth itself commencing the 1st September (see page 16 for additional details).

We hope to plan reunion events in the United States, Canada, Australia and Scotland to provide all the opportunities we can to unite as many people as possible who have worked, volunteered or been associated with the Hospital over the years.

There has been a tremendous number of people over the years who have been touched by Nazareth Hospital, many of whom have been enriched by their experience.

Although it's a The Nazareth Hospital challenging task, what better way to celebrate than by sharing that experience with as many people as possible.

Through our Friends groups across the world we are hoping to spread these events internationally and, of course, we hope to be able to host an event in Edinburgh to commemorate Dr Vartan's roots within the medical fraternity.

Trustee, John Vartan, great grandson of Dr P K Vartan said, “The family is very proud of the work of the Hospital and the great plans for this remarkable quasquicentennial year. I have been lucky enough to visit the Hospital on many occasions and never fail to be impressed by the work and dedication of all those involved in the Hospital.�

If you were involved in the Hospital in any way in the past we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Sue at our Head office on +44 (0)191 520 80 40 or email sue@nazarethtrust.org to register for further updates and information on our programme of events.

Musical Tribute

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n celebration of our anniversary, three talented musicians teamed up to produce a special song to accompany a musical film depicting the history of the Hospital.

Written by Samar Samawi, our anniversary co-ordinator, and composed and arranged by Karen Matar, the song has been brought to life by singer, Amal Matar Saed.

The film uses photographs of the hospital over the years, with a snap shot into the life of Dr P K Vartan and his Scottish wife, Mary Anna, to the present day, illustrating historical milestones along the way.

You can view the musical tribute by logging on to www.yafita.com/a/32347.

This is a very fitting tribute and is illustrative of the talent and skills we have within the hospital. We encourage everyone to take the time to listen to the lovely singing and moving lyrics.

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Nazareth Hospital EMMS Time To Reflect & Look To The Future

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ur 150th anniversary year of celebrations began on 10th November.

A huge milestone in the history of the Nazareth Hospital, it is truly remarkable to take stock of Dr P K Vartan’s vision built upon the achievements of our dedicated staff and volunteers.

Plans are well underway for the organisation to mark the occasion throughout the year but as well as a time of celebration, the anniversary continues to highlight the cause and appeal for funds to progress with our work.

During the anniversary year we hope, amongst other things, to raise enough to fund a new mortuary within the hospital, as CEO, Joseph Main explains. “The existing mortuary in the hospital is inadequate now that the hospital has grown to its current size. Our plans are to provide a new, larger facility which will include an adjacent family room providing the dignity and respect deserving at such a time.

"We have already identified a suitable area of ground which would provide easier access than the present unit and are hopeful that our fundraising efforts will enable the building to happen�.

To commemorate the anniversary a new, dedicated logo has been specially designed. To receive a copy of the logo please email sue@nazarethtrust.org.

New Life Commemorates Anniversary Celebrations

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roud mum, Noah Boban, has many reasons to celebrate following the birth of her beautiful baby on 23rd August. For daughter, Nita'a, was the 150th baby to be delivered in the hospital during August.

Thirty one year old Noah from kibbutz Giva'at, had heard good things about the hospital from her friends. She visited several hospitals in the area but decided to have her baby at the Nazareth Hospital because of the excellent treatment and privacy.

Noah and baby Nita'a are joined by Dr Bisharat and Randa Elias.

As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations we commemorate the birth of the 150th baby born in our Hospital in any given month. On average, 170 babies are born at the hospital every month.

Every birth at the hospital is a celebration and symbolises the very ethos of the hospital. What better tribute to remind ourselves that as we celebrate our anniversary we are also celebrating the arrival of more than 150 new babies every month!

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Nazareth Hospital EMMS A Welcome Visit

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r John Gleisner, a senior psychiatrist from New Zealand visited the Nazareth Hospital to learn more about training opportunities for Palestinian Medical Students and resident doctors at the Psychiatry department.

Following a tour of the hospital departments, Dr Gleisner met with the psychiatry team to learn more about the services provided im this area.

Welcome Aboard

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amar Samawi has been appointed as the Co-ordinator for the anniversary celebrations and joins the team having previously worked for Life Agape.

Samar is busy preparing the activity of events but we can already look forward to a varied calendar of conferences and events of a medical, health, historical, musical, training and spiritual nature, with a particular focus on the local community.

Samar Samawi - Co-ordinator for the anniversary celebrations

She said, “I'm delighted to be working on this very auspicious event and we hope to include events that will interest and involve as many people as possible.�

Details of forthcoming events will be posted on the website or you can contact Samar directly on Samar@NAZHOSP.com.

Dates for Your Prayer Diary A programme of events is currently being compiled however, key dates to note include:January Employees Month February Partnerships Month 7 March Medical Conference 14 March Nephrology Nursing Conference 23 March History of Medicine in Nazareth Conference April Community Service Month 17 April Cross Cultural Medicine Conference 26 April High Blood Pressure Patients' Conference 2-3 May Palliative Care Conference June Midwives Conference July Patients' Month August Special Event for Children September Global Reunion October One Family November Research Month 12 December Vision for the Next 150 Years If you would like information on any of the above events please contact Head Office on +44 (0)191 520 80 30 or email sue@nazarethtrust.org or Samar@NAZHOSP.com.

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Nazareth Hospital EMMS Artists Help Put Nazareth In The Picture

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he hospital walls are looking brighter thanks to the fantastic donation of a collection of paintings by some of the UK's top illustrators as part of an international exhibition entitled, The Magic Pencil.

The British Council donated 60 prints from original works on show at the exhibition which was curated by the writer and illustrator, Quentin Blake, who is best known for his illustrations in the children's books by Roald Dahl.

The exhibition includes the work of Raymond Briggs of The Snowman, Charlie and Lola artist, Lauren Childs, and Horrid Henry illustrator, Tony Ross, and many more, and has travelled around the world.

Joseph said, “Development in the hospital is almost entirely supported by charitable donations and grants, a situation that sometimes requires tough prioritisation decisions. Anyone who has ever visited a children's ward anywhere in the world will understand, however, the importance of the visual environment for children and their families.

Pictured at the opening are Simon Kay, British Council Director, Joseph Main and Dr Bishara Bisharat.

“This donation from The British Council will not only give great pleasure to our patients and their families, but will also contribute to their sense of wellbeing, thereby assisting in the recovery and healing process.

“The joy, movement and vitality these illustrations bring to the walls of our children's ward make a significant positive impact, made all the more special by the fact that they have been created by some of the most talented illustrators of our day.”

The British Council is the UK international organisation responsible for educational opportunities and cultural relations, and works in over 100 countries.

PRAYER BOX Pray for the staff at the Hospital who always work so tirelessly to care for our patients.

Please pray for the children who will be in our Children’s Ward during the Christmas Season. Lift up them and their families at this time as they are treated by our staff and volunteers.

Pray for our new staff member Samar in her work to make the year of anniversary a time of real rejoicing and happiness for everyone who works there and our visitors and supporters from around the world.

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Nazareth Hospital EMMS Groundbreaking Day for Nazareth Hospital

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he Nazareth Hospital celebrated the official opening of the first cancer research laboratory in the city earlier in the year.

The Ambassador of Brazil, Her Excellency Maria Elisa Berenguer, cut the ribbon on the new centre, watched by an invited audience including representatives of the three hospitals in Nazareth and scientists and researchers from the University of TelAviv and Ichilov Hospital.

Brazilian Ambassador, Her Excellency Maria Elisa Berenguer & Prof. Samario Chaitchik opening our new Cancer Research Centre

This is the first laboratory in the region which will allow scientists to learn about and to research the causative genes of the different types of cancers in the Arab sector in Israel and in particular the main genetic origin and risk factors of breast cancer among Arab women.

Breast cancer incidences amongst Arab-Israeli women are increasing, partly scientists believe because of environmental factors but also because of better reporting practices. Between 1980 and 2000 there was an increase of 37% in Jewish women with the disease and 140% in Arab women.

Dr. Bisharat said: “The opening of the research laboratory is a leap in quality in Arab healthcare which will allow scientists to study and look at different cancer treatments in a different way taking into consideration the cultural and ethnic impact.�

He also sees the research laboratory as a venue for future cooperation among the three hospitals in Nazareth in addition to other research institutions at the national level.

Dr. Adel Jabbour, the Director of the Clinical Laboratory at the Nazareth Hospital will lead and manage the research laboratory.

History In The Making

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ecognised as an historic occasion, early in the summer, under the auspices of the Israeli Minister of Health, a cooperative agreement was signed by representatives of the three local hospitals, including the Nazareth Hospital, representing a symbolic partnership for the future delivery of local healthcare.

The agreement will see the French Hospital, the Italian Hospital and the Nazareth Hospital joining forces to improve co-ordination of services to prevent duplication and work towards enhancing healthcare in the area.

Left to Right - Dr. Bishara Bisharat, The Head of the Nazareth Hospital, pictured with Dr. Saleem Nakhleh, The Medical Director of the French Hospital and Dr. Ibrahim Harbaji, Medical Director of the Italian Hospital, also known as the Holy Family Hospital-Nazareth.

The occasion was attended by Joseph Main, CEO, the Mayor of Nazareth and The Deputy Minister of Health, Yaacov Litzman, who announced the approval of significant new facilities for all three hospitals including a catheterization unit at Nazareth Hospital, a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the French Hospital and a new section for oncology patients at the Italian Hospital.

The Co-operative agreement was signed by Dr Bishara Bisharat, Head of the Nazareth Hospital.

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School of Nursing

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he School of Nursing has been extremely busy over the last few months and students are progressing well.

A real talking point has been the opening of a new cafeteria for our students. Although it is small, it has become a great meeting point and has been warmly welcomed.

Over the Summer and Autumn we have been concentrating on extending our work and strengthening our partnerships with other organisations.

An example of this is our partnership with Haifa University through which we have delivered our first semester programme earlier this year. To ensure the programme is meeting everyone's expectations we participated in an evaluation initiative which involved all the lecturers who participated in teaching as well as key staff. The results were very positive and it was good to hear that the overwhelming response was that the school is a beautiful building and conducive to learning. Staff are welcoming and willing to help, students motivated to learn and teachers showed a real interest in their work.

Our BA programme students have just embarked upon their last semester and we await confirmation of permission from the Higher Council of Education to start another BA group.

This year, we also started the School's first formal Bursary Programme, supported by The Sobell Foundation and Nazareth Project Incorporated, in the UK and the USA. A number of students received support to continue their studies.

Partnerships are also being explored with the Galilee branch of Bethlehem Bible College, a local church and a Christian training company called Sigma.

Students hard at work in our Nursing School

PRAYER BOX Pray for our nursing students particularly those who are nearing the end of their training. May they enjoy happy and successful careers and be proud ambassadors for the hospital wherever they go. Pray also for the teaching staff who do such great work in guiding and inspiring their students with good humour and compassion.

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Nazareth Village News

by Megan Kelley

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he Village Children's Programme is an initiative to maintain the connection between the ministry of Nazareth and local school children, through contributing to their education and welfare, by providing them with a safe place to play, learn, eat, as well as the opportunity to take part in a local ministry.

In addition, the programme provides day camps and school groups with activities including an age-appropriate tour through the first century. Recently, this programme has seen very exciting developments involving children from churches half way across the world!

Children discover life 2,000 years ago

This new international relationship began when the Harrisonburg Mennonite Church chose a First Century theme for their Vacation Bible School. The theme complemented the church's project of raising funds to donate to Nazareth Village.

The children from each church built up fast friendships via the exchange of letters and photographs. The Harrisonburg Mennonite Church and Franconia Mennonite Church youth groups have enabled Nazareth Village to purchase supplies essential for the development of the Village Children's programme.

Learning about Nazareth

The Village's volunteer children come from the community and are between the ages of five and fourteen. They typically come to Nazareth Village on Fridays and Saturdays, on school vacations, and during public holidays. By volunteering at the village, children learn about life in First Century Nazareth, the very location of their homes, schools, and communities.

The girls receive training in weaving, as they would have 2,000 years ago, while the boys work alongside the shepherd. As they learn about Nazareth during the time of Jesus, the children get to share a dynamic picture of First Century Nazareth with tourists.

Nazareth Village always includes an element of the multicultural experience. Through the recent connections between foreign youth groups and the Village Children's Programme, the volunteer children are able to personally benefit from interaction with children from around the world.

The friendship of the children from Harrisonburg Mennonite Church and Franconia Mennonite Church has, and will continue to go a long way to further the experience and the joy of the Village Children's Programme.

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Seeds of Hope NAZARETH HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY SERVICE

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ocated next to the chapel at the Hospital, the Chaplaincy team works as a voluntary ministry and currently ten volunteers attend three days a week to serve the Lord at the Hospital.

Volunteers are from different churches and locations but their goal is to help support the patients admitted to the Hospital.

Within the children's ward volunteers provide a specific programme once a week and in the Dialysis Ward, two days a week. They pray, encourage and counsel those who request assistance, providing an important support role and help for patients.

Chapliancy Volunteers at The Dialysis Ward

Our fourth annual retreat weekend took place in the West Bank in October. Staff, volunteers and friends of the hospital joined together in fellowship . This year the retreat was appropriately entitled, 'Our Spiritual Health'.

Also in October, we held a special prayer meeting for long term friend and colleague, Professor Paul Kitchin, who is undergoing health challenges and our thoughts and prayers continue to be with him.

The Chaplaincy team is very much looking forward to the anniversary celebrations and we will be holding an Ecumenical Prayer Service and study day in December which will be held in the chapel.

PRAYER BOX Let's all join together and pray for our valued colleague and friend Professor Paul Kitchin who has been poorly. May God be at his side during these difficult days.

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NAZARETH HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY SERVICE

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uke 16:9 “I tell you, use wordly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is it gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.”

Making or choosing friends is something for which we need God's wisdom and guidance.

1) Choose faithful friends Friends who are not believers will spoil your life, and possibly your family too.

1 Cor 15:33 says, “Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character.”

Psalm 1:1 “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers.”

2) Choose friends with whom you can pray Daniel the prophet had friends he had chosen. As he was put in the position of interpreting the dream of Nebuchadnezzar he went to his three friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to fast and pray with them. As he did so, the Lord answered his prayers.

When we choose “prayer friends” we have additional support for when we encounter crisis, and can ask them also to unite in prayer with us.

3) Choose spiritual friends Spiritual friends have experience to distinguish between good and evil.

Hebrews 5:12 “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again.”

Spiritual friends can judge everything.

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riendship costs a lot.

 It costs money Jonathan loved David and gave him his coat, his sword and his belt. 1 Sam 18:4.

 It demands time We need to spend time in order to make friends. Time spent with a friend for a condolence visit, for support, for lifting him/her up, to rejoice together as they rejoice or mourn as they mourn.

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NAZARETH HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY SERVICE

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e experience the blessing of acceptance into eternal dwellings as we gain friends with worldly wealth.

There is a story of a 90 year old man, who gathered all his children and grandchildren together on his birthday. They had collected $10,000 to give to him and he immediately gave it to the Bible Society. When he was asked why he did this, he answered “I want to be welcome in eternity.

For many people will read the Bibles which I have sponsored and be saved and go to heaven. Then I can tell them they are my friends in Suheil and Eman Bathish with the mother of a volunteer e t e r n a l dwellings.�

Chapel Celebrations n Sunday the 13th November, a special prayer service was held in the Chapel to mark the beginning of our 150th year of celebrations. A number of speakers, including from the evangelical and traditional church communities, prayed and gave thanks for the work and ministry of the Hospital. The congregation were blessed with songs from the choir photographed and warm spirit of goodwill and appreciation from all in Nazareth.

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Choir celebrates anniversary in our chapel

PRAYER BOX Pray that we appreciate the true cost of friendship and the uplifting support it brings to us. Help us be more considerate and thoughtful to our friends' needs and that we might recognise when our help is needed.

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Global Reunion News NAZARETH SATURDAY 1st September 2012 Arrival of International participants

SUNDAY 2nd September 2012 16:00 - Welcome Home Event 18:30 - Special Prayer & Celebration Service (Chapel)

MONDAY 3rd September 2012 Reunion Conference Day 1 “Remembering” A series of talks from past workers and volunteers about their time at the Hospital.

Honoring ceremonies for the late first 5 administrators of the hospital.

Films of our history and old pictures exhibition.

TUESDAY 4th September 2012 Reunion Conference Day 2 “Today & Tomorrow” Our Work Today: A series of tours of the Nazareth Hospital, School of Nursing and Nazareth Village .

Presentation of the Hospital vision for tomorrow.

Wednesday 5th September 2012 Free Day for visiting friends.

19:30 Gala Dinner opening conference lecture of “Health of the Arab Population in Israel”.

Thursday 6th September 2012 09:00 to 15:30 Medical Conference “Health of the Arab Population in Israel”.

19:00 Musical Celebration Event - Nazareth Amphitheatre

Friday 7th September 2012 Day trip and picnic barbeque for all reunion participants with local friends and family to the Sea of Galilee.

Register from 9th January 2012 with Sue Westhead at Head Office: 0044 (0)191 5 20 80 30 sue@nazarethtrust.org Or Samar Sawami at the Nazareth Hospital samar@nazhosp.org

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 31st May 2012 PLEASE NOTE: registrations after this date are subject to availability.

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Registration packs will include advice on travel, accommodation and detailed itinerary.

How You Can Help

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here are lots of ways you can help towards fundraising, whether you're the sporty type and up for a challenge, fancy a battle of minds with a general knowledge quiz, or like to be creative through a sale of work - take a look below there's something for everyone. Every penny goes a long way to help improve the wellbeing of the people attending the Nazareth Hospital and the ongoing work of the Trust.

We can provide you with an official sponsorship and gift aid form to get you started.

Sports Events Running, Cycling, Swimming, Walking, Golf, White Water Rafting, Sky Dive

Create Your Own Event If you fancy creating your own event, below are some ideas to start you thinking.

Afternoon Tea or Coffee in the Morning Dine In With Friends, Bake-off, Fashion Show, Swishing Party, Craft Sale, Book Sale, Go Without for A Day And Make A Difference Recycle We want your rubbish!! If you have any old inkjet cartridges, lasers or toners or mobile phones, please use the service www.recycle4charity.co.uk, and we'll benefit from your unwanted items!

Alternative Gift Donations What do you get the person who has everything?? Why not celebrate a birthday or anniversary by making a donation to the charity instead of buying a present and we'll send you an anniversary card to mark the occasion.

It's Good To Talk We've also just signed up to Vodafone's text giving initiative in partnership with Just Giving. If you'd like to make a donation text NAZT18 to telephone number 70070. You don't have to be a Vodafone customer to do this and there is no charge for the text. Further information is available from www.vodafone.co.uk.

PRAYER BOX Pray that we continue to support the staff and volunteers of SERVE Nazareth who work so hard to improve the lives of so many people.

PRAYER BOX Pray that we continue to raise the support we need to deliver our work and give thanks to all those people who continue to help us.

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SERVE Nazareth A Word from SERVE Nazareth Administration

e in the SERVE office have spent the past few months revamping the SERVE program and the look of our ministry. We have updated our material and tweaked the SERVE program to better reach the community of Nazareth. We now have three distinct SERVE programs that you can participate in: SERVE Internship, SERVE Associates, and Group SERVE. There is a description of each of these programs on the following page.

Our job is one of the most encouraging. We have the amazing opportunity to meet and mentor volunteers from around the world and to watch them grow during their time in Nazareth. But not only do we have the opportunity to pour into our volunteers; we also are encouraged and challenged in our own faith by them. This past summer, we had several volunteers who went above and beyond in their ministries here. They were sharing about their love for Jesus everywhere that they went; whether that was at the gym or just around the hospital complex.

Our participants have worked camps for both teenagers and children, taught English, helped lead local youth groups, volunteered at the local seminary, performed construction work, led groups at Nazareth Village, ministered in the hospital and much more. It is refreshing to see that the volunteers with SERVE are truly making a difference in Nazareth; not only through their ministry placements, but also through their everyday relationships.

We are excited about what God has in store for 2012.

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SERVE Nazareth Intern Program The 3 month internship has a dual focus: first to grow the Kingdom of God in Nazareth through your service and our second focus is to grow the Kingdom of God within you. Our hope is that interns leave Nazareth not only having made a difference in the community, but also impassioned to serve the Lord with all that they have.

SERVE Nazareth Associate Program The Associate program is a flexible 1- 6 month program designed to fit into any schedule.

Associates are similar to interns with the exception that they will be primarily self guided.

This program is ideal for retiree’s or married couples.

Group SERVE Group SERVE facilitates Christian groups in coming and serving in Nazareth.

Whatever type of ministry project your group wants to do, like building projects, children's camps, prayer walking, or relational ministry, we can help your group come and serve.

SERVE Nazareth is now recruiting for the Summer of 2012. If you or someone you know are interested in coming and serving in Nazareth, contact us at serve@nazarethtrust.org

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SERVE Nazareth Alumni Testimonial - Temitope Adekanbi

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ince the summer of 2010 when I lived in Nazareth, not one day has gone by without me saying a few words in Arabic or thinking about my transformation in that little town. To say that SERVE had an impact on me would be a gross understatement.

The level of connectedness and understanding I gained of God’s own character and love is nothing short of astounding. It is one thing to learn and yet another to feel and believe. Being in SERVE allowed me not only to learn ways of loving and serving people, but it showed me that we can really only do so because we, ourselves, are tremendously loved by a Father unlike any other.

Through SERVE, I started to learn more about what God asks of us, who He really is, and the abounding, deep, whole, and complete love He rains on us daily. I learned this through the affection showed to me by God’s own people in Nazareth, Christian and otherwise. I also learned this through our many speakers who have heard the call and obediently followed, and through connecting with people who looked and lived differently from me but still accepted me as I am. I believe we all bring a part of God to the table of humankind. Together we make a fuller picture of who He really is. Therefore, there is no knowing and loving God without knowing and loving His people. This is because He wears His people on His heart and thinks about and prays for us constantly. That is who God is: the one whose eyes rove back and forth through the earth finding ways to protect and better us.

Arriving at this realisation was groundbreaking and absolutely revolutionary for me. I had finally found Him: in whole and in character. The process of discovering this was not an easy one and I have to say that I doubted along the way, but with the guidance of both the SERVE administrators and participants, an unwavering spirit of perseverance and the desire to truly know God, was instilled in me. God used my love of the town, the people, and the language, to reach out and pull me closer to Him. For this, I am grateful. My wealth in the Lord our God cannot be quantified. I fell in love with a people, a culture, and most importantly the one who protects and blesses them.

Applications open year round!

Download your application pack or apply online at www.nazarethtrust.org/serve Head Office Laurel Gables, Claude Street Hetton le Hole, Tyne & Wear DH5 0AU United Kingdom Tel/Fax +44 (0) 191 5 20 80 30 Charity no: SC 032510

Israeli Office P.O. Box 11 Nazareth 16100 Israel Phone: +972 4 602 8879 Serve@nazarethtrust.org www.nazarethtrust.org/serve Facebook & Twitter: SERVE Nazareth

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SERVE Nazareth Ministry Partner - Nazareth Village By: Gosayna Karam hey are SERVE volunteers and that is exactly what they do.

They serve with their bodies, minds and hearts and they do it with a smile. Some smiles are lively, some peaceful, and some are cheeky. And with their smiles, they motivate and support the Nazareth Village staff.

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At the Nazareth Village, the SERVE volunteers are offered a wide range of work possibilities. The work ranges from being a first century villager herding the sheep, building roofs, weaving the wool, baking the bread to packaging and office work. The skills and capacities of the volunteers are matched with the needs of the Nazareth Village. In each task given, the SERVE volunteers have taken it on with enthusiasm and responsibility. They are productive in their time with us and much is accomplished with their support.

When the SERVE volunteers step through the doors of the Nazareth Village, they become part of a larger family of mixed Christians and Moslems. They work, eat and laugh, side by side with their new family. Their presence kindles the motivation for all those surrounding them. Friendships are established and are long missed and remembered after the volunteer leaves.

SERVE volunteers are an asset to Nazareth Village in their spirituality and their sense of giving of themselves. Their positive attitudes and grounded expectations make them very easy to work with.

To all the SERVE volunteers who have served with the Nazareth Village, we take the opportunity to thank you again. May the Lord’s blessing be upon you as you continue your life’s journey.

Become a part of SERVE Nazareth, with our new scholarship fund!

You can now get involved with SERVE Nazareth, from the comfort of your own home! Even if you can’t come and serve with us yourself, you can still join with us by contributing to our new SERVE Nazareth fund. Your donation will enable more people to experience Nazareth and what it is to SERVE with us. It gives them the chance to grow spiritually, experience another culture and develop their ministry potential. We want to make this available to all who we believe they are called to serve with us, giving us the means to award £500 worth of assistance to those candidates who need it. This is a special opportunity for you to be involved.

Your help will bless not only an individual, but the town where Jesus lived, and many home communities too. Come and be part of the blessing!

It is easy to support us, just click http://www.justgiving.com/SERVEscholarships

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Joseph welcoming families of the Bike Riders

Traditional dancers celebrating the bike riders'

Bike Riders, families and well wishers

Bike Riders joining traditional dance in celebration

Gifts for the Bike Riders

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People gathering for the opening of our 150th Anniversary celebrations

Joseph speaking of the history and future of the Hospital

Main Hospital building at night as seen from the bottom of the hill

Bernath Auditorium full of people wishing the Hospital well

British Ambassador, Matthew Gould, congratulating the remarkable History of the Nazareth Hospital

Distinguished guests representing the whole community of Nazareth

Listening to speeches

Children opening the Hospital Celebrations

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The Nazareth Trust is the operating name of EMMS NazarethEMMS Nazareth is a company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland - Company No: SC 225661 EMMS Nazareth is a charity registered in Scotland - Charity No: SC 032510 Registered as a foreign owned company and not-for-profit institution in Israel - No: 560019945