In mid-January, The Church of the Nazarene in the Holy Land held its first District Assembly since the war, eliciting a powerful moment of worship, healing, and unity for the churches in the country. 

The assembly, a long-awaited gathering after over a year of unrest, was filled with God's presence and marked by moments of revival and celebration.

A unique service was held the first evening at a newly established preaching point. Khalil Halaseh, East Mediterranean field strategy coordinator and the speaker for the weekend, reflected on this moment: 

"I spent almost two hours praying with people after the meeting was over. Somehow, a revival started among them as they are thirsty for the Lord."

The second day included a gathering for women, where Pastor Khalil was invited to speak on healing. The service became a deeply personal time of prayer and restoration for all in attendance.

District Superintendent Pastor Nizar Touma shared with us that on the third day, Nazarene churches from across the district came together in worship, making it a great and blessed time. While reports are usually a key part of assemblies, the focus shifted to worship and celebration this year. The highlight of the day was the licensing of 11 emerging leaders who answered God's call to ministry, a testimony to the church's resilience and commitment to raising up the next generation.

"God allowed me to implement his Word in the Body of Christ, focusing on opening our eyes to see the young generation and raising them up to serve God," Khalil said. "It is a privilege to share the gospel and serve the Body of Christ."

The assembly concluded with a youth service and a Sunday morning gathering. The weekend was a testament to God's faithfulness and the church's strength in the Holy Land.

--Church of the Nazarene Eurasia Region