{"id":20312,"date":"2017-06-15T12:47:46","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T17:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/partner\/national_evangelical_synod_of_syria_and_lebanon\/"},"modified":"2024-02-12T12:56:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T17:56:40","slug":"national_evangelical_synod_of_syria_and_lebanon","status":"publish","type":"partner","link":"https:\/\/www.globalministries.org\/partner\/national_evangelical_synod_of_syria_and_lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The presence of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL) in the Middle East is known for having a spiritual and service-based nature, working eagerly to share the love and justice of God.\u00a0This can be seen through the Synod\u2019s commitment to being vessels of service and reconciliation.\u00a0The Synod&#8217;s field of work in Syria and Lebanon includes around 38 churches, 4,000 active members, and more than 20 ordained pastors.<span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On February 26, 2012, also known as \u201cBlack Sunday,\u201d the city of Homs, including a NESSL congregation, was attacked by an armed group, and the church building and many aspects of the community were destroyed.\u00a0 As a result of the attacks on this\u00a0day,\u00a0approximately 50,000 Christians in Homs were displaced.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In immediate response to the events of this day and similar acts of violence happening around Syria, NESSL has been responding to provide relief for the refugees and displaced populations in Syria and Lebanon. In 2013, NESSL hired a staff member to coordinate and direct the relief efforts of the Synod.\u00a0These relief efforts include providing materials to displaced families, such as food, hygiene materials, medicine, and rent assistance.\u00a0Beginning in 2015, NESSL coordinated and implemented two major projects, providing families with heat, gas, electricity, and water. The second major project implemented in 2015 was the beginning of renovating homes destroyed in Homs so families could return to their homes. Currently, 44 homes in old Homs are being renovated.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, NESSL began to expand and continue services to provide long-term solutions for Syrians living in Syria. This includes improving access to education and educational materials for 2,000 students, providing fuel and electricity for 1,000 families, assisting with rent costs for 250 families, and providing medical services. 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