It has been a blessing and a challenge volunteering among the Palestinians in Jerusalem. At the school, I've had a few interesting incidents. During one class, I asked the students to describe the landscape of Israel (ooops!). One student shouted out, "Say 'Palestine'--don't say 'Israel'." Yes, the tensions between the Palestinian and Jews are very real. Yet, I pray that the Lord would open the eyes of all who--like this student--still hold the bitter division in their hearts.
One day, after school, a seemingly peaceful conference errupted into a violent altercation. Two students, who had issues with one another, met with faculty. Somehow, the men in the families of either students got involved, and began to fight with one another. Another teacher reported seeing knives involved. Testimony: I was in the office next door to where the altercation broke out. Another staff person was in the office with me. We prayed together. Right as our prayer ended, the fight moved to outside of the building. Praise God for answer to prayer.
I am in a setting in which I volunteer among many Muslims. Continue to pray for them, as well as the teachers, faculty, and myself.
God Bless You
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Was anyone hurt in the altercation? How are the children?
ReplyDeleteNo one had life-threatening injuries, thank God. The children are fine.
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