This Advent resource had been produced by the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) and includes stories from 9 recently returned Australians who were deployed with the World Council of Churches’ EAPPI program (Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel)
“With the world focused on the situation in the Holy Land, as we head into Christmas use our Advent resource to deepen your understanding of the situation and as a tool to share the context to this current crisis with others in your church, small group and with friends. Each week during Advent read first-hand accounts from recently returned Ecumenical Accompaniers of their experiences during their deployment with the World Council of Churches’ Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI). Along with their eyewitness stories and photos are bible readings, further resources and prayers to offer. Together at this exceptionally challenging time let us journey alongside people in the Holy Land who are suffering today in the land which embeds the footsteps of Jesus.”
Nell Potter, Executive Officer for PIEN
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The feature photo for this post is by Neil Potter of artwork on the Separation Wall in Bethlehem.