scott and elmarie parker

Mission Worker Sunday — May 30

A first-hand account of what it means to be an mission co-worker in the Middle East for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

School for students with disabilities challenges social stigma in Beirut

Despite its history of civil war and its current challenges with poverty and the refugee crisis, the city of Beirut remains fertile ground for those seeking wealth, status and power. For Muslims and Christians, the cultural ethos of pride/shame places a high value on education, success and providing for one’s family.