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November 2016       
Issue No. 14
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The Giving Season

Happy Thanksgiving from Friends of Nazareth (Baptist School). Almost before the meal has chilled and become leftovers, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday are making their calls. 

We too depend upon the gifts from our friends to carry-on ministry with Nazareth Baptist School. The past year was amazing. Highlights of 2016 in review:
  • January. Two NBS students traveled to Greece and Turkey as part of a mission trip to deliver supplies to those in need. FON's contribution helped supply meals and baby supplies for about 4600 people.
  • February-March. Summer camp preparation began. Fifty students were trained in evangelism and leadership to serve as camp counselors. Peer counseling works!
  • June-August. FON welcomed two interns to Nazareth. They served for ten weeks, building life experiences and making a mark for the Kingdom.
  • July. The Day Camp/VBS program went for four weeks, at the request of the Ministry of Education. The MOE endorsed the camp for being a place where "character" is built. Jesus was presented without compromise!
  • July. Fifteen teachers graduated from the 2nd Leadership Development Program. A biblically-based program. God drew teachers closer to Him!
  • August. About 500 youth filled every nook and crannie at Baptist Village for Potter's Wheel Camps. Three camps. Over 70 campers took next steps toward Christ. FON helped make each of these scholarships and decisions possible!
  • October. A team of ten conducted ministry through classroom teaching, chapel presentations, parent meetings and worship leading. Two new international partnerships were launched. FON also gifted the school with five new computers.
Our 2017 ministry is projected to be stronger and will include helping improve the present campus through construction teams; hosting 3 of the 4 weeks of the Day Camp/VBS; increasing the number of Potter's Wheel Camps; and launching the 3rd Leadership Development Program. We also hope to add more and better computers for the teachers. 

Thank you donors! We invite you to help us continue sharing Christ through ministry with NBS. Your gifts make ministry possible.




Suggestions for year-end giving:

1. $650.00. Updated computers for the science programs. (3 computers needed)

2. $250. Purchase one lot of Gospel Frizbies in Arabic. (3 lots needed)

3. $125.00. Send one youth to an Evangelistic summer camp. (700 scholarships needed!)

4. $30.00. An Arabic Leadership Bible for each teacher in the upcoming Leadership class. (15 Bibles needed)

Online donors, please write your designation in the comment section. If donating by check, please write the designation on the For line on your check.







March 19-30, 2017
Biblical Prophecy and Mission Outreach Program

Last Call: Registration ends December 1, 2016

International Programs Launched 
In October 2016 leaders from two Christian schools in the USA travelled to Israel in hopes of starting a 2017-18 global partnership with Nazareth Baptist School. Success. And, things are moving much faster than anticipated.

Concord Christian School (CCS), Knoxville, TN . Kenda McHale directs their International Program. She presented their two-part program to a group of parents and students at NBS. 

Part A. A student from NBS could apply for enrollment at CCS. The student could enroll for one semester or more. CCS generously offered two scholarships for NBS students. Before the night of the presentation ended, one student initiated his application and another application followed. Both applications have been accepted. CCS is awaiting final paperwork to complete the enrollment.

Part B. NBS was invited to bring a group of students to the USA for a Study Tour. The first group plans to arrive during the Easter break of 2017.

Community Christian School, Port Charlotte, FL . Sarah Herald, Headmaster, was part of the team to survey a partnership with her school. She is teaming with Anne Haddad, Primary School (K-8th) Principal at NBS. They are planning to build a virtual partnership between the 6th grade classes at each school. In the 2017-18 school year, CCS, Port Charlotte, plans to visit NBS as well as host a basketball camp at NBS. CCS is exploring a number of ways to create interest, support and excitement for its students. 
 Photo Journal

Randy Shepherd, former NBS player and leader of Crossfire Ministries, Asheville, shared his testimony at NBS.

Najed Azzam, NBS Board Chairman, led one of the breakout sessions at the recent Global Leadership Summit that was held in Nazareth. Sunnybrook Church, Sioux City, Iowa along with NBS and Nazareth Evangelical College sponsor the annual event. 


It is such an honor to have graduates return to the school. Atef Azzam, 2nd NBS graduating class, spent time with Botrus Mansour during his recent trip to Nazareth. Welcome back! Atef lives in Seattle and is a retired Sr. Vice President of Shannon and Wilson, Inc. 

Chris Underwood (left) and Bobby Austin (right) share about FON with attendees at the Alabama Pastor's Conference. Both serve as FON Board members.

Lynda Murchison, Donna Chisam and Jane Nevels welcomed guests to the FON display table at the Tennessee Baptist Pastor's Conference and Convention. 

NBS students register to give blood at the annual blood drive.

NBS students pause and pose during the recent Math and Science event. 
Raghad (left) and Sawsan (right) work with students during the Math and Science event. Looks like fun!

Enjoy the holiday! We are THANKFUL for each Friend of Nazareth.


What makes the FON ministry unique?

FON is the  ONLY 501 (c)(3) Corporation dedicated to providing ministry/financial support to Nazareth Baptist School. Note: Since 1991 NBS has not received any Southern Baptist Cooperative Program or SBC other funds. 

No other organization is dedicated and committed to helping NBS enrich and enlarge its capacity for ministry. FON operates through partnerships with churches, Christian schools and individuals that help it enrich and enlarge the school's evangelism and discipleship programs.

What makes NBS unique?                                   

NBS is peerless. It stands alone among the 48 Christian schools in Israel. It the ONLY K-12th Christian School In Israel that:
  1. Is Baptist as well as Evangelical.
  2. Is recognized by the Israeli Ministry of Education.
  3. Requires daily Bible study for all students regardless of religious preference.
  4. Requires weekly age-graded chapel for all students regardless of religious preference. 
  5. Sponsors Evangelistic programs, such as summer camps, sports programs/camps, music and the arts camps, etc. FON/NBS camps are endorsed by the Ministry of Education due to their quality and value-based teaching!
  6. Has a Biblically-based Leadership Development Program for its staff.
  7. Offers an International program.
What makes a FON donor unique?

FON donors are the financial resource for ministry with NBS' in the hometown of Jesus.

About Friends of Nazareth - 
A NEMA Corporation

Friends of Nazareth (NEMA-FON) is a faith-based ministry. It is totally dependent upon financial partners. We operate with a 100% volunteer staff. Therefore, about 95% of your gifts go directly for ministry with the Nazareth Baptist School.

NEMA-FON is an IRS approved 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation. Allowable gifts  are tax deductible to US donors. No goods or services are provided in exchange for the gifts other than the joy of giving to a faith-based organization that supports Christian education in the Holy Land.  Note: FON may use up to 5% of donations for administrative purposes.

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Friends of Nazareth
3482 Keith Bridge Road
#215
Cumming, GA 30041


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