Palestine

Partner with Local Missionaries in Palestine

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The Palestinian Territories, namely the West Bank (including east Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, have a population that is 87.2 percent Muslim, mostly Sunni, with ethnic religions making up 9.4 percent and Christianity only 1.3 percent. The Palestinian constitution denotes Islam as the official religion, but “respect for the sanctity of all other divine religions shall be maintained.”

Among people in the West Bank and Gaza Strip professing Christianity, 59.5 percent are Orthodox and 20.9 percent Catholic; Protestants make up just 4.6 percent.

Arabic is the official language, though Hebrew and English are widely spoken. A little over 16 percent of the population speaks Hebrew as their native language, and it is also a second or third language for other Palestinians.

In the northern part of the West Bank, a local ministry has a community center that provides a peaceful haven for Palestinian women and children. Local missionaries run a summer camp that brings together Christian and Muslim children to sing Christian songs, read Bible stories, memorize Bible verses and enjoy arts and crafts. A Mother’s Day event reaches Palestinian women. As parents bring their children to events, relational bridges are formed and workers reach them with the gospel.

In lands of dire poverty and conflict, these outreaches need support from the international Body of Christ as they bring wholeness and salvation to hurting people.

Sources: Joshua Project, Wikipedia

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How to Pray for Palestine

Pray that God would open the hearts of the Palestinian people to receive the gospel message.
Pray for solid churches built on the foundation of God’s Word.
Pray for protection and strong community for those whose families reject them for putting their faith in Christ.

More stories from Palestine

Lift Up God’s Children in Palestine

Over a six-month period, local missionaries dedicated their time to serving individuals with special needs, including the blind. To do this, they taught education programs tailored to the students' particular needs and in which they could learn Christian values. In addition, they led music sessions, which not only provided therapeutic benefits but also brought joy and a sense of community as the group sang of Christ's love together. Donations help support outreach such as this.

Help Build New Places of Worship in Palestine

Pray for missionaries as they seek out new ways to bring believers together. The completion of a local ministry's new church building has enabled its children's ministry to blossom.

Share The Richness Of Christ’s Love in Palestine

A young man with special needs lives in a home run by a native ministry, and one of his favorite pastimes is to sing for others, especially the song “Majesty.” Each time guests visit the home, he is always eager to sing for them as well as pray. “When you hear him pray, it is a wonderful confirmation that he knows the Lord as his Savior,” the ministry leader said. Your gifts are needed to support such ministry work. Pray for Christian workers who serve the most vulnerable in their communities.

Support Missionaries With Their Gospel Work in Palestine

In the midst of economic and political hardship, native missionaries serve their communities through local churches, which not only provide Bible training and fellowship, but also compassionate aid to those who need it, such as delivering medication to the sick. Christian leaders recently organized a women’s retreat, youth meetings and activities, and home visitations. The church nursery has also proven to be an important outreach tool to Muslim neighbors who send their children there and then hear the gospel message. Your donation will support such outreach. Pray for missionaries as they serve the Lord in difficult times.

Provide Aid to the Vulnerable in Palestine

Pray for local ministries as they assist the poor. Local missionaries visited a village to distribute food baskets to the poor, with a particular focus on helping families who struggle to care for children with special needs. In addition, the missionaries provided financial support to some families who were unable to pay their electric and water bills. “We give help to the poor, meeting their physical and emotional needs and replacing fear of the future and not being able to cope with love and practical help,” the ministry leader said. Your donations of $35 or $70 help local ministries provide such aid to those in need.