We made it to Beirut!

Mary Mikhael from the N.E.S.T.

Group after commissioning service in Newark

After a flight from Newark to Paris and then from Paris to Beirut, we made it to Beirut. Only one set back along the way. Ken Hall lost his cell phone and his luggage didn't make it. Ken being the good sport that he is has taken it all in stride. He bought some clothes at a store across the street from the hotel where we are staying.

We enjoyed the ride from the aiport to the hotel. We drove through the city of Beirut and were impressed by it's size and cosmopolitan look. After arriving at the hotel and a quick shower, we headed off to meet with the leadership at the Near East School of Theology. Mary Mikhael greeted us and sat down with us in the faculty lounge and shared with us the history of the school and the current situation.... a bit difficult at the moment with a decrease in enrollment. Students attend the school from all over the Middle East. Several of the professors joined our group and we had a very engaging dinner together sharing freely about our respective situations. A great start to our journey! It is off to bed!