Marhaba – greetings from Lebanon my name is Joe Bridi and I serve as the Ministry Development Coordinator for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Our dear country has been under the effect of economic and political collapse since October 17, 2019, but we’re experiencing God’s great Love incarnated as multiple churches throughout the country live out the Gospel as they try to help the underprivileged in their communities.

Thank you for your support to the ministry of CBM in the MENA region and around the world.

Please join me in thanksgiving for:

• The new opportunities God has given the church in Lebanon to reach out to their communities with the Gospel.
• The work of the Holy Spirit all throughout our region as we see thousands from different religious backgrounds come to Christ.

In prayer for the following:

• On May 15, 2022, the people of Lebanon will have the chance to elect new representatives in parliament. Please pray for peace during election day and for the possibility to see real change happen.
• Pray for the Church in Lebanon as it tries to serve the most vulnerable.
• Pray for wisdom for Sudan and the Sudanese army as they hold talks with different political parties in their efforts to form a new government.
• Pray for the church in Sudan as it continues to reach out to the lost and vulnerable despite the dire economic and political situation.
• Pray for opportunities to emerge for the starting of new partnerships in Sudan and Egypt this year.