A letter from the Chair of Trustees

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. Hebrews 10.36

As we all contemplate the true meaning of lent, we are mindful of the great sacrifice Jesus Christ made for us all. In our preparations for the Easter celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we must wean ourselves from sin and selfishness through self-denial and prayer. We are then opening our minds to the desire of Gods will and make His kingdom come first of all in all our hearts.

As we stand at the foot of His cross at Calvary we give thanks and praise for His sacrifice and the outpouring of blessings given in the work in which we serve by helping those who have the least and yet need the most.

The Trustees continue to be overwhelmed by your continuous prayers and most generous financial support.

This Eastertide may your hearts be filled with joy as we receive another gift of life from Jesus Christ.

Alan Anderson

Chair of Trustees

Mondays For the guidance and protection of the new local board as they go forth in Christ to commence the work of the home.

Tuesdays For the gift of the volunteer doctor and nurse who will be based at the new clinics once the fitting out is completed.

Wednesdays Praise the Lord for all His blessings and the continued work of all our supporters and sponsors, who serve Christ in serving the Home.

Thursdays In all the work for the children in the Holy Land we praise our heavenly Father, when we walk in faith to fulfil His wishes in providing a home for girls and its many projects

Construction Report

Unless the Lord builds the House its Labourers build in Vain. Psalm127.1 niv

It is only (10) weeks since the last construction update, which outlined the items of work which were still outstanding in order to complete the facilities to the ground and first floors.

Thanks to all your most generous donations, fundraising and a notification of a further successful grant award from Interpal the next International payment out to the architect will go towards the installation of the heating pumps and the supplying of a water pump to the external well which will guarantee a constant supply of water during the summer months when water is at a premium.

This will go towards the completion of the administration and accommodation block bringing closure to Phase (1) “Praise the Lord” in readiness for occupation which will be outlined further on in the newsletter.

Phase (2) Clinics and Kindergarten

Following dialogue with the local authorities, they have indicated they wish to see the fitting out of the remainder of the ground floor by the installation of the clinics and the kindergarten areas for local mothers and children providing essential humanitarian needs of health benefits for the local community.

This request has now been discussed and approved by the UK board of trustees.

CHRIST IS RISEN. HE IS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA!Easter Newsletter 2017

Friends of Lazarus Home for Girls in Bethany UK Charity Registration No: 1163342 Palestinian NGO Registration QR-0200-F

Registered office: 2 The Steadings Old Hartley Whitley Bay NE26 4RL. UKTel:+44 (0)191 237 6798 Email: lazarus.anderson@btinternet.com

Website: friendsoflazarushomeforgirls.org.uk

Fridays Give thanks for the Ibrahim our representative who is coordinating on the “Friends” behalf the smooth transition as the home becomes operational.

Saturdays pray for long term peace in the Holy Land and for bishop Younan our new patron and our future spiritual connection.

Sundays Praise the Lord for our loyal and faithful supporters who are steadfast in their faith and support the “Friends” in the Lords projects.

Prayers for the Homes and for peace in the Holy Land. They can be used as biddings in Church Services; for expansion into extemporary prayer; and as themes for meditation.

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Friends new local Palestinian Committee

Following ongoing negotiations with the Palestinian Ministry of Interiors and Social Services I am delighted to report the committee members have been granted the necessary legal documentation for the operation of the new home.

The local vetted and approved committee will be accountable to the Palestinian Government for the day to day operations of the home with our local representative and trustee Ibrahim A. Younan representing the “Friends” here in the UK.

Friends new local Palestinian Committee:• Chair - Academic Vice Director of Bethlehem University Dr Irene Hazou.• Vice Chair - Ms Sandra Dallal CEO of Dallal Food Company• Secretary - to the local board Principal of Secondary School Ms Ghadeer Bishara• Financial Director - to the local board and “Friends” representative Ibrahim A. Younan. • Other committee members• Chief Executive Officer of the Augusta Victoria Hospital. Mr Waleed Namour • Local Lawyer Ms Asia Thweib• Professor of English Bethlehem University Dr Jeanne Kattan• Mr Eyad Naser Eddin Business man.

As part of the boards remit they will endeavour to procure project funding for running costs, salaries and educational projects. The clinics and the kindergarten will be self generating projects.

Clinics

We can confirm a doctor and nurse will be made available on a part time voluntary basis through the Augusta Victoria Hospital once the clinics become operational.

Forward thinking Seminar Westminster London

Forward Thinking cordially invited the “Friends” through our partnership with Interpal to an evening of discussion on the humanitarian situation within the Palestinian Territories to mark the launch of a new report – The Palestinian Humanitarian Conference – highlighting the humanitarian challenges confronting Palestinians today. The event will took place on Wednesday 1st February 2017 at 18:30 at Portcullis House, in the Grimond Room, Westminster and was chaired by Dr Philippa Whitford, MP for Central Ayrshire. The evening brought together a number of prominent speakers with direct experiences of the challenges affecting Palestinians today. They opened discussions by reflecting on the Palestinian Humanitarian Conference’s findings and examining recent developments in the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian Territories. Speakers will include: • Dr Philippa Whitford, MP for Central Ayrshire (Chairperson)• Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Former UN Ambassador and Special Advisor to Forward Thinking• John Beavis MB FRCS DMCC, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon and Chairman of IDEALS• Ibrahim Hewitt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Interpal • Bob Jones, Acting Policy and Campaigns Manager, Medical Aid for Palestinians • Oliver McTernan, Director of Forward Thinking

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These discussions brought to the fore the urgent need for medical aid, shelter and education in addition to the plight of the many children in great need.

Financial ReportCIO update: I can confirm the Charity Commission is in receipt of the final paperwork for the closure of the old charity The Friends of the Lazarus Home for Girls in Bethany Registered Charity N0-1075024. Once this has been granted all assets of the charity will be transferred over to the new charity The Friends of the Lazarus Home for Girls Reg N0-1163342. This transfer does not modify any of the aims of the organisation which was simply completed to bring the charity up to date with appropriate governance so as to protect and support the charity in the future and in the work it has set out to achieve. This will not affect any of the work of the organisation and we will still undertake to update our supporters on all matters affecting the charity. Your ongoing support is very much appreciated and helps us immeasurably in achieving a safe place for the girls who will be in our care to live, learn and develop as you people who are at present times of great need.

As the changes will affect our Gift aid claims it will be essential for a new Gift Aid account is to be registration with HMRC to comply with this new registration it is necessary for all our taxpaying supporters to complete a new Gift Aid declaration form. The “Friends “do register that this is an inconvenience to our supporters but the benefits give the “Friends” the additional finance raised to enhance the funds forwarded out to the project. I will therefore forward out a new Gift Aid form to bring in line the new charity status together with a stamped self addressed envelope for your perusal.

Grant award:

As I am writing my report I am delighted to confirm the “Friends” have been successful in our quest for further grant application funding with a grant award of £20,000.00 from Interpal towards the ongoing completion of outstand construction work.

The board of trustees extend to Interpal their profound gratitude for their ongoing partnership and support.

New Logo

It has been decided by the trustees to generate a new logo, the census was Madonna & child as the project is Christ driven and reminds us all of the need of the children.

As treasurer it never ceases to amaze me when I open the post and find the most wonderful letters of support, prayers and financial donations from your good selves. Words cannot express what your support means to the “Friends” who are working tirelessly behind the scenes to relocate the girls. I have, in my role as treasurer, been able to forward out International payments to our architect for the ongoing construction work. This is directly as a result of your ongoing support and dedication to the charity and our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ.

• ST CHAD SUNDERLAND • ST MARGARETS CHURCH • HOLY SAVIOUR CHURCH • HEXHAM ABBEY

• MISS M STADDON• PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST DURHAM

• REVD PEACH • MRS J.HESLOP • MRS P.D. COOPER• ST PETERS CHURCH CRAMLINGTON

The trustees also extend their profound gratitude to all those who donated so generously but wish to remain anonymous. Thank you for your loyal and continuous payers and support without which we could not undertake this humanitarian work set before us.

WebsiteI am able to post all the latest news. You can also make a donation via Just Giving where you can submit a donation via payment or text. You can also donate via the post to the registered office, through just giving or via text.

TalksIf your church or group would like to receive a presentation of the Lazarus project (no cost involved) then please make contact with the registered office.

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Some of the new committee members