Special Event – Sunday, March 23, 2025

First Presbyterian Church is honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac on Sunday, March 23, 2025. He will deliver the Sunday Service message at 9:30 AM, followed by a light luncheon in the dining room—open to all, no reservations required.

Rev. Dr. Isaac will provide firsthand insights into the current realities in Gaza and the West Bank and discuss his forthcoming book,
“Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza.”

Beyond his role as Senior Pastor of the Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Rev. Dr. Isaac is a leading advocate for peace and justice. He serves as the Director of the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice and the Conference Director of Christ at the Checkpoint.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with a thought leader at the intersection of faith, justice, and global issues. We invite you to be part of this impactful gathering.

Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, Senior Pastor
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan & the Holy Land (ELCJHL) is known for its warmth and hospitality as it welcomes visitors and pilgrims to the Holy Land from around the world. Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, Senior Pastor is focusing on Biblical Discipleship to grow the Christian Community in depth. His focus is on young adults and families.

Though Palestinian Christians have been here since the first Pentecost, the roots of the ELCJHL are in the mid-19th century when German and English missionaries came to teach and minister to the local people. Today, ELCJHL have congregations in Jerusalem, Ramallah and the Bethlehem area and one in Amman, Jordan. The churches in Amman and Ramallah are comprised largely of families of refugees who fled their homes at the time of the tragic wars that followed the formation of Israel. ELCJHL operates four schools and four education programs.
First Presbyterian has had a sister relationship with the Christmas Lutheran church since 2020.

Learn more:
https://enjoybethlehem.com/see/the-lutheran-christmas-church
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Contact information:
Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac – muntherisaac@gmail.com.