Even though Baptist Missionary Mike Edens may worry that he became a target of anti-American violencee, he would not leave his post: "It's much wiser and safer to be obedient to God and do his work than to do otherwise."
PAUL RICHTER, Los Angeles Times, Jan 3, 2003
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FEATURES \ Jan 02, 20034562"There are so few Christian visitors it was even possible to get a room at the last moment at Christ Church's hostel and St. Andrews Scottish Hospice, favorites of Christian tourists".
Patricia Golan writes about Christmas in the Jerusalem Baptist church. The Church gives a special tribute to Filipino workers in Israel who were part of a candlelight evening.
By Patricia Golan, Baptist Press, Dec 31, 2002
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PERSIAN GULF \ Dec 30, 20024172Suspected Islamic extremist opens fire in Jibla Baptist hospital with Kalashnikov, kills three US Citizens.
The US Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board, based in Richmond, Virginia, was reportedly preparing to transfer control of the hospital to a local Yemeni charity
Baptist Press, Dec 30, 2002
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PERSIAN GULF \ Dec 28, 20024292
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ISRAEL \ Dec 28, 20021628
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PALESTINE \ Dec 24, 20023581For seven years now, Radio Bethlehem 2000 has provided live audio coverage of the traditional Christmas Eve parade, Christmas Eve Carols from Manger Square and Midnight Mass from the birth-place of Jesus Christ.
At 3:30 pm, on December 23, Israeli soldiers arrived at the Arrart building that houses the radio station on its fourth floor and ordered everyone outside. No explanation was given.
By Daoud Kuttab, Special For Come and See, Dec 24, 2002
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ISRAEL \ Dec 24, 20021612According to archaeologists and Bible Scholars, the ancient bathhouse unearthed beneath a Nazareth souvenir shop owned by Elias Shama dates back to Crusader times and is not, as the shop owner believes, a Roman bath which may have been used by Jesus
By Steve Weizman, Associated Press, Dec 18, 2002
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ISRAEL \ Dec 23, 20021552Haaretz, Israel's Elite Paper, writes about Christmas in Bethlehem in its editorial: "Since 1967, the proper conduct of Christmas services in Bethlehem has been proof that Israel jealously protects the rights of religious minorities, and Israel was praised for its ability to make a distinction between the holy places and its security needs.
Apparently, that concept is fading, along with Israel's good name in the world.
Haaretz Editorial, Dec 23, 2002
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EGYPT \ Dec 23, 20024292President Mubarak of Egypt has declared Christmas Day a National Holiday for the first time.
Coptic Christians represent ten percent of the population of Egypt. They celebrate Christmas on January 7 and from 2003, this date will be an official public holiday.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide Web site, December 19 2002