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Content preview: The MECC Partners¹ meeting held in Lebanon from May, 22-23
2006, and came at another difficult time where Lebanon was undergoing a round
of armed conflict which this time is between the Lebanese army and a terrorist
organization called ³Fateh Al-Islam². Nevertheless, many of MECC partners
were able to come, meet and express their solidarity and support to the churches
of the Middle East and to their Council. But due to the insecure situation,
a field visit to the South was canceled. [...]
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The MECC Partners=B9 meeting held in Lebanon from May, 22-23 2006, and came a t another difficult time where Lebanon was undergoing a round of armed conflict which this time is between the Lebanese army and a terrorist organization called =B3Fateh Al-Islam=B2. Nevertheless, many of MECC partners were able to come, meet and express their solidarity and support to the churches of the Middle East and to their Council. But due to the insecure situation, a field visit to the South was canceled.
The two-day meeting addressed significant issues of concerns related to the life of the Council. In addition to the usual business agenda that included narrative, auditing and financial reporting, a report from the MECC General Secretary was presented by Mr Guirgis Saleh who reflected on the situation of the Middle East, highlighted the unique role of MECC amidst the conflicts, the importance of maintaining the Christian presence, the financial situation of the Council, and the emergency relief work that MECC handled in Lebanon last year. An overview of the situation in region and th e challenges facing the Christians in the Middle East in general was contributed by Mr. Sameh Fawzi, a journalist and political analyst from Egypt.
Four of the Executive Committee members sat on a forum to present the role of MECC in the region and the importance of MECC to member churches. The speakers were HE Archbishop Bolos Mattar of the Maronite Church, HE Archbishop George Saliba of the Syrian Orthodox Church, HE rev Dr Salim Sahyouni Head of the Evangelical Union of Syria & Lebanon. The fourth membe r was absent due to security situation.
The =B3Restructuring and Reprogramming=B2 paper, which was approved by the Executive Special Committee, was discussed at length. Partners have indicated their remarks about the changes that will take place and hoped that it will be considered.
High on the agenda was the issue of ICNDR (Inter-Church network for Development & relief in Lebanon) proposed restructuring visions. A draft paper was formulated at the meeting which combined the two visions of MECC Executive Committee and the partners on restructuring the ICNDR. The paper is considered as an =B3understanding=B2 which will be circulated to MECC Specia l Committee for further discussion. For further details contact: mecc@cyberia.net.lb
Middle East Council of Churches Office of International Ecumenical Relations P.O. Box 5376, Beirut, Lebanon
Guirgis Ibrahim Saleh, General Secretary
mecc@cyberia.net.lb or guirgissaleh@cyberia.net.lb
+961-1-353-938 http://www.mec-churches.org/
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