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A Hope that Builds Bridges

by Elli Atchison, World Vision

While the Holy Land was again experiencing acts of violence and terror, a varied group of people gathered in a church in Orlando, Florida.

There were:

  • men and women,
  • people of color and whites,
  • Christians, Muslims, and Jews,
  • Americans, Israelis, and Palestinians,
  • Pastors and an Imam,
  • a CEO and unemployed,
  • children and elderly,
  • people from all walks of life,
  • most of them strangers with only one thing in common

They were all seeking a word of HOPE for a land that is often characterized as hopeless.

This gathering was one of the final stops on a two-week “Hope for the Holy Land” tour that traveled across the United States, discussing what it means to be Pro-Israeli, Pro-Palestinian, Pro-Peace, Pro-Justice, and Pro-Jesus. The diverse group in Orlando all joined together in prayer before listening to the perspectives shared by the three keynote speakers. Read more

Hope for the Holy Land

by Mae Elise Cannon, World Vision

hope-holy-land-video-lgWorld Vision recently completed the Winter 2014 Hope for the Holy Land Tour!

Visiting churches in Illinois, Washington, and Oregon, and in Canada from British Columbia to Manitoba, we’ve been blessed and encouraged by the church’s compassion and enduring desire to see peace and justice in the Holy Land.

We’re also encouraged by the many Christian voices in North American who are speaking out towards this end. These communities have welcomed us with open arms; we want to thank them, and continue to pray for these communities. Read more