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"Do not be afraid, Mary; you have foundfavour with God. You will conceive and givebirth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.

He will be great and will be calledthe Son of the Most High. ."

Luke Chapter 1 : 30 - 32 (NIV)

"Nativity" by Dawn Eggenberger

warm welcome to the Christmas 2012edition of The Nazareth Trust

Newsletter.

As we approach the end of 2012 and I takesome time to reflect upon this, our 150thanniversary year, I do so with a sense ofwonder of all the Lord has accomplishedthrough our work in Nazareth, through ourfriends and through all those whocontribute to this remarkable ministry.

In a year of enjoyment and excitement, of renewing oldacquaintances and of making new friendships, in a year oflooking back and of looking forward, I am reminded of that mostbeautiful of Psalms - Psalm 100 - and, in particular, of the finalverse, which reads in the New International Version:

"For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; hisfaithfulness continues through all generations."

I have not seen those precious words better fulfilled than in ourown Hospital in Nazareth.

In this edition of the newsletter you will be able to read all aboutthe various reunion and celebratory events that have taken placeacross the entire world (quite literally); including Scotland,Jersey, Australia and, of course, the main event in Nazareth itself.There are photographs and reports galore to enjoy - even if youwere not able to join us - all starting from page 19.

With all the news contained herein, I can't possibly give morethan a flavour of all we have to share with you in this edition, buthere are some pointers of new and exciting developments thatare occuring now and which we hope will be further progressedin 2013.

On page 4, you will find news on our Heart to Heart campaignto support the development and opening of our brand newcatheterisation unit for the city of Nazareth. On page 5, news ofa newly published (and quite stunning) book about our founder,Dr. PK Vartan - and on page 7 our hopes for a new recipe bookbased upon the Mennonite classic Extending the Table. Iencourage all our readers and friends to contact LevetteCallander with your ideas!

Our School of Nursing continues to grow and is now at fullcapacity in terms of student numbers. We are therefore lookingto extend our facilities to build a simulation unit to support thegrowing student body - read more from page 8. SERVE Nazarethand our Hospital Chaplaincy Service continue to be extremelyactive in the Christian life of the Hospital and community - allthe current news can be found from page 10.

And, of course, there are a number of ways in which you can getinvolved and help the ministry. Throughout the Newsletter youwill find many opportunities to get involved and to give yoursupport. Please, stand with us as we continue to work - in thename of Jesus - to serve all those who may need us.

I would like to give my very special thanks to Dawn Eggenberger,the artist who generously gave permission to use her arrestinglybeautiful painting of Mary and Jesus on our front cover.

A precious and blessed Christmas Season to you and your lovedones.

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Joseph R. MainChief Executive

Welcome fromJoseph Main, CEO

Joseph R. MainChief Executive Officer

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From the ChairIan Lyall

elcome to our Christmas edition of theNazareth Trust Newsletter which

celebrates the tireless work of the Trust overthe last few months.

This year the Charity has launched a newEndowment Fund which will help support theongoing training of doctors, nureses andstudents creating a legacy in our anniversaryyear. The Endowment Fund, named after ourfounder P K Vartan is being promoted by his

great-grandon, John Vartan, who, until his retirement recently,served on our Board of Trustees.

As we approach 2013, fundraising and increasing awareness ofour work are key aims of the charity and I hope we can count onyour support with this.

After our 150th anniversary celebrations, we hope to build uponthis reunited network of friends and launch an Alumniprogramme for the School of Nursing. I would urge you to helpsupport this initiative by registering your interest or indeed youmay be able to provide details of others who would be keen tobecome involved.

Christmas is a time of joy and on behalf of the Board I extend ourChristmas greetings to all our readers and supporters..

I hope you enjoy sharing our news and will continue to join mein prayer and support for all our work at The Nazareth Trust.

With God's blessing.

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Ian LyallChair of Trustees

Ian LyallChair of Trustees

Welcome from Joseph Main, CEO 2From the Chair 3Nazareth Hospital 4-5Charity News 6-7School of Nursing 8-9SERVE Nazareth 10-12Seeds of Hope 13-16International Friends 17-18Nazareth Village 19Reunions 20-34International Friends 35How You Can Help 36-40

PRAYER BOX

We ask you to join us in celebrating this mostspecial time of year. As we celebrate round thetable with families and friends, let us remember

another family who found shelter in a humble stable.

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Nazareth Hospital EMMS

local fundraising team in Nazareth has launched acampaign, including a new website, to raise vital funds to

build a new catheterisation unit within The Hospital.

The 'Heart to Heart' campaign has been organised by localvolunteers and is proving a tremendous success. Even studentsat a local school raised 10,000 ILS (about £1,568) by collecting10ILS, (£1.50), from people in their community, one of thepoorest in Nazareth.

Joseph Main, CEO,The Nazareth Trust,said, "This is the firsttime in over a decadethat a campaign ofthis nature has beenlaunched at grassroots level within thecommunity and theresponse has been anin sp i r a t i on for allthose associated with The Hospital."

The campaign website - www.kastara.org - provides valuableinformation on the need for this unit and how this facility willsave lives. Visitors to the website also have the opportunity todonate directly.

Further localsupporters of thecampaign haveincluded TheNazareth CityMunicipality staff,who each made adonation. In lateDecember, theHospital will hosta gala fundraisingdinner for

Nazarene business people, with the British Ambassador MatthewGould, already a special guest.

In late 2011 the Ministry of Health approved plans to open anew catheterisation unit at the ceremony celebrating the jointworking agreement between the three hospitals in Nazareth,£3.5.m is required to equip and open the department with thenecessary equipment before it can open.

For further information on the Heart to Heart Campaign or forour UK supporters to make a donation on which we can claiman additional 25% Gift Aid, please contact Shaun in Head Officeat shaun@nazarethtrust.org.

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Representatives from Nazaereth, the local Baptistchurch present a donation to the campaign.

The Hospital Management Team receives a donationfrom the Nazareth Municipality Employees Committee

whose 900 employees contributed to the Appeal.

he Hospital was honoured to be the first non-Jewishorganisation in the history of modern Israel to receive the

"Chairman of the Knesset's Award for Quality of Life' earlier thismonth.

Further details and pictures of this historic occasion will be inour next newsletter.

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new book on the history of the Nazareth Hospital has beenpublished, written by broadcaster and writer, Malcolm

Billings.

'Vartan of Nazareth: Missionary andMedical Pioneer in the nineteenthcentury Middle East' was published inSeptember and tracks the 150 yearhistory of the Hospital focusing on itsfounder Dr P K Vartan and uncoveringlots of interesting tales and little knownfacts along the way.

The book has taken a over a year to research and write, and wasfirst unveiled at the Nazareth Reunion attended by MalcolmBillings and John Vartan, great-grandson of the Hospital's founder,who also helped with the research and publication of the book.

A presenter with the BBC, Malcolm has made programmes inAsia, Africa, Australia, the Americasand Europe and contributes to theRadio 4 programme, 'From Our OwnCorrespondent’. He has written anumber of historical books including'The History of the English' and 'TheArchaeology and History of London'.

The book, which is packed withphotographs and illustrations, tracesthe fascinating life of PacradooniKaloost Vartan.

At its officiallaunch in London,author MalcolmBillings highlightedVartan's schoolingin Constantinoplein the 1840s, andsaid, "The key tou n d e r s t a n d i n gVartan's characterw a s i n t h ed i s c o v e r y o fd o c u m e n t s i n

Edinburgh that confirmed where Vartan went to school.

The Bebek Seminary was the first Protestant school to open inConstantinople in the early 1840s,and its headmaster, CyrusHamlin, was a brilliant teacher whose influence on the youngVartan is clearly seen throughout the Edinburgh medicalmissionary's life. Hamlin believed in a rounded education thatincluded technical subjects such as metal and woodwork. Later,in Palestine Vartan sometimes had to make his own surgicalinstruments! Science was also in the curriculum and hewatched his teacher treat the ailments of local people in thevillage. Unlike other schools at the time, Bebek was specificallyfor the boys of poor Armenian families and lessons were inEnglish. At the beginning of the Crimean War the young Vartanwas recruited by the British as an interpreter and his observationof battlefield medicine inspired him to train as a physician andsurgeon in Edinburgh."

The book, which is priced at £25.00, is available to purchasefrom www.amazon.com and copies are also available fromHead Office.

AA Novel Gift for 150 Years

Author, Malcolm Billings.

New book - Vartan ofNazareth

Dr PK Vartan at the clinic

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ongratulations and many, many thanks to Ann-Marie Colemanand her fellow cyclists who took part in the Bennachie Bike

Ride in support of The Nazareth Trust.

A keen cyclist, this is the fifth year that Ann-Marie has organised the25 mile cycle which took place earlier in the summer inAberdeenshire, Scotland.

A number of enthusiasticcyclists took part in theevent, raising £200 for theNazareth Trust, as well as anumber of other charities.Starting at the Chapel inGarioch, near Inverurie, thescenic route was set in thebackdrop of Bennachie Hill,following forest tracks muchof the way.

Ann-Marie, said, "Thankfully, we were lucky with the weatherwhich always makes a difference. "

However, Ann-Marie is no stranger to bike rides for she's also takenpart in Cycle The Galilee a staggering nine times.

She first became involved in 1997 as she explains, "I answered anad in my church magazine calling for cyclists to take part in CycleThe Gailiee. That title caught my attention and thankfully it startedan amazing journey for me that has brought me to Galilee, Israeland the West Bank, opening my eyes and heart to people andsituations that had, up to that point, been out with my experience.

"I have taken part in the bike ride for Nazareth Hospital nine timesnow, the most recent being last November when we wereprivileged to ride into the hospital grounds to begin the year ofcelebration for the 150th anniversary - a very special occasion.Another milestone for me was the opening of the new operatingsuite. I had been volunteering with the Al-Shurooq School forblind children and was therefore able to attend the openingcelebrations. That was a real privilege and one that I will treasure.

"Even though these events were special, nothing will comparewith my first bike ride when we cycled to the hospital grounds atthe end of the '97 bike ride to be greeted by hospital staff -medical director, midwives, maintenance workers, everyone whocould be spared….and the pipe band! There were hugs andtears and memories, connections and friends made that havestood the test of time"

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haun Newton has been appointed Head of ResourceDevelopment with The Nazareth Trust.

Based in the UK Head Office, Shaunwill have responsibility for DonorDevelopment which will includedeveloping communication withsupporters, co-ordinating events andalso the raising of finances fromcurrent supporters, as well aspotential supporters and Trust Funds,both in the UK and internationally.

Shaun's role is to put the work of the Nazareth Trust on the "MAP",by increasing -M Monentary supportA Active supportP Prayer Support

For details on how you can put the work of the Trust on the MAPsee the back page.

Shaun Newton

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Wheels of Success

Fundraising cyclists

Charity News

riend and supporter, Levette Callander, is cooking up a novelidea to help fundraising for the Hospital and is looking for

help to create a book of recipes and reflections.

Based on the idea of an existing book, 'Extending The Table',compiled by women from the Mennonite Community, it featuresan anthology of recipes, stories and reflections from around theworld. Levette plans to replicate this format and is keen toreceive recipes and/or personal memories or reflectionsassociated with Nazareth.

Recipes cannot be taken from published books but could belocal to Nazareth, the Middle East or from your own community.Contributions from friends and family are also welcome alongwith photographs of the completed recipes.

Levette said, "It would be great to receive backgroundinformation on specific foods suchas bread, herbs, olives, and anyassociated scriptural links as wellas details of any Middle Easternfood traditions.

"My prayer is that such a bookwould go beyond the kitchen orthe bedside table and become asource of inspiration to those whominister at Nazareth Hospital andthose who seek to support thiswork."

Any contributions and photographs should be emailed tolevettejc@gmail.com.

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Cooking up a good idea- Levette Callander

elow Levette shares one of her favourite dishes originatingfrom Scotland.

Cullen Skink

Ingredients: 30ml / 2 tbsp olive oil 1kg / 2.5 lbs smoked haddock fillets, cubed1 large onion Black pepper1 kg / 2.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed852 ml / 1.5 pts milk 150 ml / 5.3 fl.oz.single cream30-45 ml / 2-3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped.

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan, add onion and potatoes, stir untilevenly coated with oil. Cover pan and cook over low heat forabout 10 mins, stirring occasionally until onion has softened.

2. Pour milk into the pan, bring to boil, then lower heat, coverand cook gently until potatoes are almost cooked.

3. Add haddock and cook for another 5 mins / until fish flakeseasily. Season soup with black pepper. Stir in cream and sprinklewith parsley.

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School of Nursing

ifty students recently celebrated passing their Governmentexam with a Graduation Party.

The School is now working hard to arrange clinical placementsfor the students insert exploring all areas including the UK andJordan, as well as Israel.

Dr. Amal Khazin, School of Nursing Director said, "We've beenasked by the authorities to reduce the teaching programme fromthree years to two and increased our intake of students to 245 solife at the School will continue to be very busy and vibrant!

"However, we have lots of plans going forward and one of themajor future projects we are looking at is the establishment of asimulation centre within the school to advance the training ofboth our medical and nursing staff."

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Two students from the School of Nursing

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PRAYER BOXLet's give thanks for the students who passed their examsand who will take the lessons they learned in Nazareth to

their future nursing careers, whether that is in Israel orinternationally.

Pray for the success of our Alumni Programme and that weare able to reunite with old friends and learn from new.

ork is progressing on compiling an Alumni Programme forthe School of Nursing and we are keen for students, present

and past, to register for the initiative.

In 2014 the School will celebrate its 90th anniversary so we arekeen to launch the Alumni Programme in good time for of thissymbolic event.

An Alumni Programme is also a great forum for current students togain career insights and opportunities from professional contactswith links to the Hospital and wider international healthcaresector.

If you have an association with the the School or the Hospital orknow of someone else who has, please register your details withSue Westhead at the Head Office by emailingsue@nazarethtrust.org, or telephone: +44 (0) 191 5 20 80 30.

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veryone at the School of Nursing is extremely grateful for thesignificant support received from 'Embrace Middle East',

formerly known as Biblelands.

The UK Christian charity has supported the School with a grantof £100,000 in 2012 towards running costs.

Embrace The Middle East was established in 1854 and provideshealth, education and community development programmes indisadvantaged communities especially within Israel-Palestine,Lebanon and Egypt. It has supported the School for manydecades and we greatly appreciate their support and ongoingcommitment to this vital work.

Dr. Amal Khazin,Director of theSchool, said, "Weare delighted toreceive this ongoingsupport whichenables us tocontinue serving ourstudents. We are

constantly reviewing the course curriculums we offer andexpanding these where possible to develop our nursing students.The School has the greatest roll of students ever currentlystudying and we are always receiving applications fromadditional students and have great plans for developing thisfurther."

The School is also to benefit from a £5,000 grant provided byMedical Missionary News (MMN). The grant will be shared withthe Mortuary Appeal and the Chaplaincy Services.

MMN is also a UK charity, established by a Group of UKChristian doctors in 1922 who were concerned for their medicalcolleagues involved in overseas missionary work.

In addition, we are appreciative of a £40,000 grant from theSobell Foundation, which is now it its third year. Spread overfour years, £10,000 was allocated each year to provide bursaries.

Joseph added, "Both charities provide invaluable support instruggling communities throughout the Middle East and beyond,their continued commitment is appreciated."

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Entrance to the School of Nursing

School of Nursing Students

SERVE Nazareth

his summer has been a busy, but productive season at SERVE.We had nine people serving with us this summer including our

very first campus couple. If there was a theme for this summer itwas “spiritual growth”. Many of our interns came to Nazarethdesperate to hear from the Lord and unsure about what theirfutures held. One by one, each intern heard from the Lord! Oneintern left Nazareth with a new career trajectory; another feltcompelled to surrender her life to full time ministry. So needless tosay, the Lord is doing a good thing in Nazareth.

This month we welcomed three new Associates to our campus.Between the three, we have three different continents represented.Also we are excited to be hosting two groups this autumn throughour Group SERVE programme. The Group SERVE programme hasgrown much more this year than we expected. At years end, wewill have had 10 groups come and serve in Nazareth and hadapproximately 100 people serving the Kingdom of God inNazareth.

The SERVE staff celebrated a new addition in August. SERVEadministrators Jillian and Matthew Altman gave birth to their firstchild, Tristyn Eliza.

TA Word from SERVE Nazareth Administration

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Summer 2012 Cohort

SERVE Nazareth Intern ProgrammeThe 3 month internship has a dual focus: first to grow the

Kingdom of God in Nazareth through your service and oursecond focus is to grow the Kingdom of God within you.Our hope is that interns leave Nazareth not only having

made a difference in the community, but also impassionedto serve the Lord with all that they have.

SERVE Nazareth Associate ProgrammeAssociate Programme The Associate programme is a flexible1 - 6 month programme designed to fit into any schedule.

Associates are similar to interns with the exception that theywill be primarily self guided. This programme is ideal for

retirees or married couples.

Group SERVEGroup SERVE facilitates Christian groups in coming and

serving in Nazareth. Whatever type of ministry project yourgroup wants to do, like building projects, children's camps,

prayer walking, or relational ministry, we can help yourgroup come and serve

or me, SERVE Nazareth has been all about the mountains.We quite literally spent a lot of time on mountains, including

Mt. Precipice, Mt. Tabor, Mt. Arbel, and the Mount of Beatitudes;even Nazareth itself is built into the hills. However, SERVE hasbeen somewhat of a spiritual mountaintop experience as well.The song “Mountain” by Steven Curtis Chapman became mySERVE theme song. If you’ve never heard it, some of the lyricsare:

My faith is strengthened by all that I seeYou make it easy for me to believe up on the mountainYou bring me up here on this mountainFor me to rest and learn and growI see the truth up on the mountain

And I carry it to the world far belowSo as I go down to the valleyKnowing that You will go with meThis is my prayer, LordHelp me to remember what You've shown meUp on the mountain

I cherish these times up on the mountainBut I can leave this place because I knowSomeday You'll take me home to live foreverUp on the mountain

I came to SERVE Nazareth looking for a spiritually-profitable“grand adventure”, among other reasons. With my universitystudies finally behind me, I wanted to be refreshed and re-focussed on God before jumping into the working world. SERVEwas not only all that I could have asked for, but more than I knewto ask for. In leaving behind the familiar to fly into the unknownhalfway around the world, one learns dependence on God in awhole new way. Though we all came from different places andare likely headed in different directions, for three months, Godbrought together a very diverse group of people to sharpen oneanother “as iron sharpens iron” (Prov. 27:17).

Time and again, God provided exactly what I needed at exactlythe right time. When I was missing my family back in Canada,God gave me a big, boisterous adoptive family in Israel. Servingthe body of Christ in Nazareth Village was a privilege and apleasure. The Bible came alive before my eyes; “I am the GoodShepherd” and “I am the vine” have a whole new meaning forme. Along the way, I laughed a lot, learned a lot, and loved a lot.Though I have left a little piece of my heart in Nazareth, I havecome home richer for the experience, with new confidence inmyself, and more importantly, confidence in my God. While Istill don’t know what the future holds for me, I come down fromthe SERVE mountain with the unshakeable certainty that the Onethat made me knows my future, and that is all that matters.

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Group SERVE Update

roup SERVE has been a new addition to the SERVE Nazarethprogramme this year and we have been delighted with how

God has developed and blessed people through it.

Each group has a placement (or more, depending on size andduration of the group!) where they serve and build relationshipswith local people. The placements can vary from helping paint ahouse used for a retreat ministry, to working with staff at theNazareth Village, to helping with Occupational Therapy in ourhospital or with Kids’ camps. It really is as varied as the uniqueand wonderful people who come here!

At the end of each group’s time here, we hold an event (often abarbeque) for the group to invite their new friends andcolleagues to share in. It is a great end to their time here and achance for us to connect and spend time with new people, whilecelebrating the group’s experiences here.

This year was the first year we had a group from Trinity WesternUniversity, led by Chelsea Ayers and Emily Gemmell. Their groupof six had the gift of connecting with people, and here’s whatthey said about their time here:

Dan“All of my expectations and goals were realized above andbeyond what I had expected. Each day God brought new lessonsand opportunities for me to learn about a people and culture thatis not like my own. My eyes were opened to a new reality in theBible.”

Lindsay“I learned that God is the God of this city, no matter how few ormany Christians, no matter what political ties or divides. I havelearned that as awful as persecution and being a minority is, itmakes these people’s faith so beautiful and admirable. It gaveme courage and hope. I also have learned I love Arab culture,language, people and baklava.”

Emily“My greatest expectations could not have encompassed what anamazing experience this has been. We gained a lot of respect forArab culture. It has been a huge blessing to get to know thepeople in this city. I’ve also learned about the need for unityamong Christians of all denominations. I have learned a lot aboutcommunity from these people, as well as their genuinefriendliness.”

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Become a part of SERVE Nazareth,with our new scholarship fund!

You can now get involved with SERVE Nazareth, from thecomfort of your own home! Even if you can’t come and servewith us yourself, you can still join with us by contributing to

our new SERVE Nazareth fund. Your donation will enable morepeople to experience Nazareth and what it is to SERVE with us.It gives them the chance to grow spiritually, experience anotherculture and develop their ministry potential. We want to make

this available to all who we believe they are called to servewith us, giving us the means to award £500 worth of assistanceto those candidates who need it. This is a special opportunity

for you to be involved. Your help will bless not only anindividual, but the town where Jesus lived, and many home

communities too. Come and be part of the blessing!

It is easy to support us, just click Donate atwww.charitygiving.co.uk/donate or text us (for UK only) bysending “SERV49” followed by the donation amount (£1, £2,

£3, £4, £5, or £10) to 70070 or email shaun@nazarethtrust.org.

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Seeds of Hope

he Lord has blessed us richly in the ministry of the Hospital.He is doing a great work between us as a Chaplaincy Team.

All our staff and volunteers work to look after the patients andencourage them, with ministry, prayer and different activities.We also do the same with the medical teams, to spread God’sword and the good news in the Hospital.

We now have 12 volunteers in the Chaplaincy Team, fromdifferent places in the Galilee, full of love for the Lord and forothers. One of them serves with us full time. We have a newministry in the Nursing School which began this year, with over200 students of different religions. The Chaplaincy Team visit andtalk with them about the Lord. Of course this brings differentreactions but this is an important ministry which can have adramatic, positive effect in the young people and their futureroles in society.

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Some of the Chaplaincy volunteers on a visit to Mount Carmel

Winter 2012

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pecial thanks are extended to J W Laing Charitable Trust fortheir kind donation of £3,000 towards the provision of the

Chaplaincy Service.

The Trust was established to promote the advancement ofreligion and further the Gospel of God. In particular, The Trustsupports organisations facing challenges in delivering biblicalunderstanding.

Our thanks and blessings are extended to their Board of Trustees.

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s we continued the celebrations of the Hospital’s 150thanniversary, we hosted the reunion week from 2nd-7th

September. Many guests were welcomed home, who workedhere over the years, from many different countries - England,France, Switzerland and the USA to mention a few. They werereunited with the local Arab staff, with many different activitiesand programmes through the week and we were able to honourthem for their support of the Hospital over the years.

his year’s summercamp was held from

23rd - 27th July at theHospital. Over 50children shared in thecamp, participating inthe Bible hour, crafts,sports and games.

It was a joyful five days,full of energy and fun,for which we thank Godand the volunteer teamsfor their great work.

he School of Nursing ministry continues, with chaplainsvisiting the students daily, in their morning break. This

provides the chance to speak to students and pray with thosewho request it.

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Our Ministry

Rose, Chaplaincy volunteer, led the craft group,making pencil holders.

The camp began each morning with the Bible hour,full of stories, praise and quizzes!

Reunion week!

Summer Camp!

Our services

SUPPORTER’S BOXWe need your help in order to provide the Chaplaincy

Service with adequate and appropriate materials such astracts and Audibibles to be used in their Ministry.

Contact Shaun or Sue at the Head Office if you can help.

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haplaincy staff andvolunteers recently

visited the dialysispatients in the ItalianHospital, for the firsttime. This is a newopportunity as we hadpreviously only beenable to visit at Christmastime. The MotherSuperior, and the in-charge nurse invited us tocome. The patients therewere about 10 innumber, and the groupprayed with them, withRev Suheil sharing thestory of the paralysedman from Mark 2. Afterthis the group sang someworship songs with thestaff and patients.

A SERVE Nazareth group from Wylie Texas also came recently,some of whom are working with chaplaincy too. They visited theDialysis and other departments in the Hospital together.

A Bible study is also held each Friday for staff and volunteers. Thegroup just finished Philippians and celebrated with a trip toMount Carmel for fellowship. They plan to continue now withProverbs.

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New opportunities

Chaplaincy volunteers visitthe Italian Hospital in Nazareth.

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he Pastoral Care Committee is hoping to introduceAudibibles™ into the Hospital wards.

An Audibible™ is about the size of a mobile phone and is solarpowered so no batteries are required, and is capable of storingthousands of hours of audio content in a person's nativelanguage.

It can quickly find and select a passage of scripture and you canlisten to it in private by attaching headphones or by using a builtin speaker.

It can also store other audio books and the Nazareth Trust iscurrently looking at presenting audio books covering issues suchas Hospital admission procedures, Hospital information, Healthyliving and lifestyles as well as presenting a dedicated book onthe story of P K Vartan, allowing us to present the Gospel withinthe context of the founder's motivations.

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ThanksgivingLuke 17:11-19

“Jesus asked, “Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are theother nine?”

Often we find it hard to express our thanksgiving because wehave a sinful nature, as Paul says in Romans 1:21.

In “Day by Day” by William MacDonald, he writes aboutthankfulness. One missionary to Brazil said : "There are twotribes that don't use the word thank you when a favour is donefor them. They reply, "That is exactly what I wanted" or, "This isuseful to me".

To deny goodness is a common thing in all cultures. A radioprogramme helped to find jobs for the unemployed andsucceeded in finding work for 2500 people. However, the hostof the programme said that only 10 of the 2500 took the time tothank them.

Sometimes God allows us to experience denial of our goodworks, in order to feel the same way He felt all the time duringhis life on earth. This makes us appreciate the importance ofgiving thanks.

Sometimes we fail to give thanks for the many merciful worksdone for us such as: counselling and guidance, hospitality andtravel. And from this passage about the ten lepers, we arereminded that there are many things to give thanks for, but thethankful hearts are few.

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Our Ministry continued...

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PRAYER BOXPlease pray for:

Four members of staff who are seriously ill.

The Audibible, with information regarding healthy living,the Hospital and Chaplaincy ministry.

Christmas blessings on Christian institutions, hospitals andnursing homes.

The booklet for patients about faith and healing inNazareth which is in preparation.

Thanks to the Gideons for the gift of New Testaments fordistribution.

The Chaplaincy Team Volunteers and the Pastoral CareCommittee, who work so hard.

The ministry at the School of Nursing and for moreministers to help.

The family of Rev Suheil Bathish, for guidance and vision,for his son studying in Italy and his daughter at the School

of Nursing.

International Friends

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n May, The Nazareth Project hosted a local reunion inPennsylvania to mark the occasion of Nazareth Hospital's

anniversary and testify to God's faithfulness. Many storiesrevealed how God has used very different circumstances to bringpeople to Nazareth.

The celebration service marked the start of a new fund in honourof Drs. Robert and Nancy Martin, a permanent fund that willhelp Nazareth Hospital and Nursing School staff attend theChristian Workers Retreat each year. A project close to Robertand Nancy's hearts, this is central to the holistic healing missionof The Nazareth Project.

The Martins first arrived in Nazareth in the 1960s for a two-yearterm. Two years turned to three, and over a period of thirty years,they would work in Nazareth for a total of eighteen. Robertserved as Nazareth Hospital's general director from 1988-1995,and helped form the vision for our US partnering organisation.

Nancy Martin, Ed. D. directed the School of Nursing, leading itfrom LPN training to an RN diploma programme. More recently,as a member of The Nazareth Trust Board, Nancy has workedwith the school in the development of its four-year baccalaureatedegree programme.

Noting the prominent role of war during the Hospital's centuryand a half, Dr. Nancy Martin remarked, "At times when thingsare difficult and we don't see our way ahead we take the nextstep in faith, and discover His plan in it."

It was a privilege to gather to worship with people who had goneto Nazareth to teach, swing hammers, wash hospital linens, sew,play with children, perform surgeries, consult, or pedal bicyclesto raise funds - all of it, ultimately, a way to love Jesus by lovingand serving people in His Name.

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Bob and Nancy Martin with former director of nursing, Sheila Wynne, andcurrent director of nursing, Randa Elias, on an outing to the Sea of Galilee during

the week of reunion events in September.

Please pray for all our International Friends across theglobe who continue to support us. Giving thanks fortheir ongoing commitment to our work and blessings

upon all their endeavours to support Nazareth.

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arlier in the year Johaina Talhami and Shauk Atamlehtravelled to Harrisonburg, Virginia for a course in

peacebuilding. They were chosen for their roles as leaders, aswell as their existing foundations for conflict resolution.

Johaina has served as Charge Maternity Nurse since 1999,supervising 30 members of staff. A midwife, she is dedicated toher profession and to the Hospital, and is a member of the ChildSafety and Non-Violence Committees.

She said, "I took the course for my work. At least that's what Ithought in the beginning. But I realised that it won't just help mefacing the conflicts in my job. It will also help me in my home,neighbourhood, and hopefully, my country."

Shauk has served as instructor for maternity nursing at theNazareth School of Nursing since 1998. Shauk found the courserelevant to her work at the nursing school, where the culturaldifferences can present challenges.

She added, "It was nice to meet people from all around theworld and to hear their stories and to learn from them."

This is the fourth year that The Nazareth Project has sponsoredstaff from Nazareth to attend the Centre's Summer PeacebuildingInstitute at Eastern Mennonite University. This is a reflection oftheir commitment to the difficult work of reconciliation.

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Johaina Talhami (left) and Shauk Atamleh (right)

former volunteer at the Hospital, Katherine Milne, madehistory this summer when she carried the Olympic Torch

through Carrbridge, near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands.

Katherine was nominated by her daughterbecause of her commitment to helpingcharities.

She said, “My mother is a wonderful,inspirational person who has undertaken13 trips abroad to much poorer countriesto live and help the people”.

Katherine volunteered at the Hospitalhelping to paint bedrooms for students attending the new Schoolof Nursing, as well as gardening work around the grounds. Shealso cycled from the Sea of Galilee to the Red Sea raising £2,000for intensive care equipment for the hospital.

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ecently we received a wonderful letter from a visitor.

"I am telling everyone I know about Nazareth Village. This wasmy favorite place we went to, of all 50 sites in two weeks! Youmade life in Jesus' day REAL. When we saw the 400-year-oldolive tree, our guide explained that the name Nazareth comesfrom the word NETZER, which means TENDER SHOOT.

When he said that, a question I had asked the Lord a good 25 +years ago came to mind and that was -- what did Isaiah meanwhen he said in chapter 53, "He grew up before him like aTENDER SHOOT and like a root out of dry ground." Like aNETZER from NETZERETH! Isn't it fantastic how God ties all thedetails together!

THANK YOU so much for your humility and faithful re-creationof the ancient village of Nazareth."

We hear sentiments like this from many of our visitors. However,despite growing numbers of tourists all spring, as we went intoAutumn we faced a great challenge. The news about the angeragainst Westerners in Muslim areas because of the anti-Islamfilm, and with rumours of war concerning Islam tourists hadbeen either cancelling their trips altoghther or had been reluctantto come to an Arab town. So our numbers were dwindling andin September we began to face financial difficulties.

In the midst of thesechallenges, we decidedto sit together and pray.Management, staff andvolunteers took thetime to be with eachother and with theLord, prayingspecifically for thisministry - that Hewould sustain and keepit.

And His answer?

Well, in October and November, we welcomed more visitors permonth than we had ever experienced in our entire history!

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow toanger, abounding in love and faithfulness.Psalm 86:15 (NIV)

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Ploughing in Nazareth Village

Children watch the olive press

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riends and supporters from across the world gathered inNazareth in September to take part in a week of activities in

celebration of the Hospital's 150th anniversary.

It was a time for remembrance and celebration but most of all atime for many friends and colleagues to come together andreunite for such a special occasion.

On the opening day John Vartan, great grandson of founder P KVartan, hosted a reception in the Chapel Garden at the Hospitalprior to a special prayer service. His grandson Dominic, plantedan Iris Vartanii flower as a symbol of the anniversary. This lovelylight blue flower with its striking yellow stripe was firstdiscovered by the Hospital's founder Dr P K Vartan.

Remembering Day, one of the key days of the week, took part inthe Hospital with welcoming speeches by Joseph Main, CEO, DrBishara Bisharat, Head of the Hospital.

Long time friends of the Hospital, Dr Fred Holmes and Dr RunaMackay, both provided fascinating and thoroughly enjoyablepresentations on their many years spent at the hospital.

Dr Nakhle Bishara provided a remarkable historical insight intothe Hospital before presentations by Anne King Lewis, MerrilKitchen, and Shelagh Wynne.

During the day the former Heads of the Hospital who havepassed away, Dr Scrimgeour, Dr Bathgate, Dr Tester and DrBernath were remembered in special ceremonies including theofficial opening of a public roundabout dedicated to Dr HansBernath. Dedications of this kind rarely occur in Nazareth.

Throughout the week there were arranged tours and visits to theSchool of Nursing, various Hospital departments and NazarethVillage, as well as formal dinners and social events such asbarbeques.

A specially arranged conference on 'The Health of the ArabPopulation' was attended by both local and international healthprofessionals. A picnic by the Sea of Galilee rounded off a very,very special week leaving all those who attended with gratefulmemories.

There now follows a selection of photographs from the NazarethReunion.

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Dr Bishara Bisharat, Head of Nazareth Hospital, with Mrs Odette Tester, thewife of late Dr John Tester, together with her daughter, Genevieve.

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Dr Runa Mackay speaking at Remembering Day.

Nazareth Choir

John Vartan and author, Malcolm Billings, launching a new bookon the life of P K Vartan.

Traditional dancing provided by Folklore Team - Yaffa of Nazareth

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John Vartan plants an Iris Vartanii with his daughter and grandsonsDominic and Patrick

Guests on tour

Malcolm Billings provides an insight into Dr Vartan's lifeas guests visit the site of Dr Vartan's home

Two Nazarines with Dr Bob Martin, former Head of the Hospital,and Dr Shane McKee

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Odette Tester

Dr Bernath and family

Orthodox Scouts play the pipes

Shelagh Wynne, Dr Basil Fahoum, Merrill Kitchen and her daughter, Lisa Mason

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Doctors Paul and Jo Bingham

Mary Thomas, Maisar Ghatas and Runa Mackay

Rhadia Qupty with Ina'am Azzam

Samar Samawi and her husband Rajai

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On tour in the Old City

Rhadia Qupty and Wajiha Shourosh

The Pot Luck Supper

Guests tour Dr P K Vartan's house which is todaypart of Nazareth police station.

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Annie Pilet-David talking to Peter Turnpenny

Peter Turnpenny, Mary Thomas & Doug Callander

Joseph Main CEO delivers a sermon in the chapel translated byPastor Ibrahim Simann.

Dr Hans Bernath's sons and daughters with Dr Bisharat at the opening of aroundabout dedicated in Dr Bernath's name.

Dr Bernarth carries a book on the life of his father.

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t has been more than 35 years now since I started observing theNazareth Hospital as an outsider. I observed and met local and

international hospital staff as a patient and as a friend.

I still remember the scene in the children's ward and the little girl Isaw who got burnt by hot water! I can't forget that scene and seeingthe gentle hands that took care of her. I was 6 years old and I wassick myself, staying in the ward suffering from severe dehydration,and here I am after 35 years…

I still remember the scene in the ER when I arrived there in August1986 covered in blood, after I fell down and couldn't move myfingers. I had cut a tendon but in few minutes I was in the operatingtheatre and with great professionalism, they operated on my hand.Today my hand works better than expected, according to myspecialist.

I still remember the scene whenever I had the chance to take mymother to have her kidney dialysis. I was touched by the love,compassion, and the welcome the staff gave to their patient forseven years, three times a week. She loved them until the last minuteof her life in December 2010!

Now I am an insider, a hospital staff member, and what a privilegeto be assigned to serve all of those who came to visit their secondhome and who served us in the past… served my people…. !

After the invitations were sent out to those who served in theNazareth Hospital and their families the correspondence started,and I was really looking forward to meeting them all in person….And the date arrived..

Many of the Reunion participants were people I knew or heardabout as a Nazarene, but one common thing that I knew about allof them, is that they left their comfort zone, their homes, topractically help improve the health of the people in the Galilee..because they were called to do so.

Lots of people, lots of emotions, lots of wonderful memories, andlots of heart to heart talk.. Scenes that I will never forget..Here, Dr. Marc Bernath expresses how he shared his father, Dr. HansBernath, with everyone, never knew when his father would returnhome… There, Mrs. Odette Tester, 93 yrs, full of energy andbrightness shared her story.. Also, Dr. Runa Mackay is still sharp andwith soft loving spirit, the same person who saved my life when Iwas a child.

Highlights of an emotional meeting on stage after 16 years, includeShelagh Wynne, a former Director of Nursing, meeting and huggingher previous Deputy, the current Director of Nursing, Randa Elias,- everybody was emotionally touched. Also Dr. Fred Holmes, withhis great sense of humor, and great memories. He made everybodylaugh and also place a smile in their hearts...

I will never forget the scene of the shop owner's face, when herecognized Dr. Bob Martin in the old Market in Nazareth and alsoknew who Bushra and Dorrete Bernath were.

I will never forget the scene, when the great grandsons of Dr.Kaloost Vartan and Salim Abboud met.

And more and more scenes that can never be forgotten... How can I forget these scenes..?

It was a memorable experience that I will never forget. I will alwaysremember these scenes, the old and the new ones, and I know thatwhat was started 150 years ago, continues with the currentgeneration with the same values of compassion and love, humandignity, excellence and professionalism and outstanding service….

Time to ReflectI still remember the scenes.. By Samar Samawi -150 years celebrations co-ordinator

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hildren from Slateford Longstone Church and Hetton leHole Independent Methodist Church wrote prayers to

commemorate the anniversary.CChildren’s Prayers

“Dear God please look after the children. Thank you doctorsand the families. Get better soon.”

“Dear God please help these sick children that are suffering inhospital. Please try your best and please do it soon.”

“Dear Father, please, please look after and guide the children inthe hospital in Nazareth for they are less fortunate that me.”

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“Dear God, please help these children. Thank you for the carersand nurses who are looking after the children. Please keep themsafe and make them better.”

“Dear God, please look after the children. Thank you for thenurses and doctors. Bless their mummys and daddys. Make allthe children better. Keep them safe.”

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he School of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh was afitting venue to host a Reunion event in early October.

Once attended by Dr P K Vartan, its surroundings were bothgrand and atmospheric. Over 100 guests packed into theAnatomy Lecture Theatre and were welcomed by John Vartan,Master of Ceremonies for the event.

Following opening worship led by Rev Mike Frew, presentationswere delivered by Dr Fred Holmes, Dr Runa Mackay and MrsAbla Trebble who provided fascinating insights into life at theHospital.

A film brought guests up to date with Hospital activities beforeIan Lyall, Chair of the Trustees, outlined the work of the charity.

Guests were delighted to welcome Dr Bishara Bisharat, Head ofthe Nazareth Hospital EMMS, to Edinburgh who was joined byRanda Elias, Director of Nursing Services.

Joseph Main, CEO, The Nazareth Trust concluded the day'sevents before moving on to dinner at the Pollok Halls within theUniversity.

Nassim Eid, Head of Maintenance at the Hospital, welcomedguests and led grace before John Vartan read out messages ofGood Wishes from absent friends.

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Guests gathered at the Anatomy Lecture Theatre

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Nassim Eid shares his experiences as a bike rider and saying Grace

Charles and John Vartan

Barbara Ford, Pastor Joseph Omoragbon and Sue Westhead

Shaun Newton, Sue Westhead and Rev Mike Frew

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nniversary celebrations also extended to the beautiful island ofJersey but this time the occasion was the 40th anniversary of a

work group who volunteered to help in Nazareth Hospital.

Organised by the Christian relief charity, Tearfund, two volunteergroups, one of which was led by Jean Le Maistre MBE, made up of11 people from Jersey and 10 from the UK, left for Nazareth in thesummer of 1972.

Since then over 100 work groups have travelled from Jersey acrossthe globe to deserving organisations. In celebration of theNazareth Trip Jean organised a dinner to celebrate the 40thanniversary of the project which was attended by six members ofthe original group from Jersey.

Reflecting on the trip to Nazareth Jean said, "It really opened myeyes to what was a fantastic opportunity to help. The Hospital wasthe only one in the region that was open 24 hours a day and it wasserving a population of 400,000. We came away convinced thatthere were huge opportunities to explore because at the timeoverseas aid was not really being done by anyone else."

As a result of the trip to Nazareth, Jean was invited to join and helpestablish the Jersey Overseas Aid Committee. He followed a careerin politics and continued to be involved with Christian missionariesworking in developing countries, as well as prolifically involved inmany other charitable and local organisations.

Earlier this year Jean received an MBE in the Queen's BirthdayHonours List - an award most richly deserved.

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Members of the original working party who visited Nazareth in the 1970s.

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Joining the Edinburgh celebrations on the same day but 10,502miles away across the globe, more than 100 volunteers gathered inAustralia on 6 October to take part in a reunion dinner.

Organised by Merrill Kitchen, a former doctor, the event was heldin a church in Melbourne. One guest, Tish Bevan, travelled astaggering 3,000km from Perth in Western Australia just to attend!

Over 240 Australians have worked or volunteered at the Hospitalover the past 35 years as part of nine work parties, although therewere also volunteer doctors and nurses.

Tim Kitchen began the evening by reading a letter of support fromThe Nazareth Trust, followed by a film presentation compiled bySamar Samawi. Lisa Kitchen, who was born in Nazareth, spokeabout her trip to the Nazareth Reunion.

Merrill was fortunate to attend the reunion in Nazareth along withLisa Kitchen and fellow Australian, Daniel Vuong. Merrill said,"Lisa, who was born in Nazareth, is a high school teacher and wasable to explore ways in which an active connection could beginbetween her rural Australian school and St Joseph's School inNazareth. Hopefully, this will lead to ongoing student contactbetween the two schools and possibly a student exchangeprogramme in the future."

Following dinner Merrill also gave a presentation on the MortuaryAppeal and an amazing $19,000 has been raised to date byAustralian friends and supporters which is a terrific achievement.

The evening was closed by Tim Costello, Merrill's brother-in-law,who is the CEO of World Vision Australia, with a prayer for theongoing ministry of the Nazareth Hospital and The Nazareth Trust.

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An English class at St Joseph's School

Merrill Kitchen and Dr Shehadeh Haj catch up at the Nazareth Reunion

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Guests gather in Australia

Australian Appeal raises $7,000

wo DVDs have been specially commissioned to capturehighlights of the Hospital's 150th anniversary as well as the

work of the Nazareth Trust.

Currently in production, the DVDs are the result of a number ofrequests from people seeking copies of unique film footagewhich has been gathered. The DVDs should be available in theNew Year.

To pre-order the DVD please contact shaun@nazarethtrust.org ortelephone +44 (0) 191 520 80 30.

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commermorative 2013 calendar is being produced tocapture the memories of our special Reunions.

A pictorial display of people and celebrations, the calendarprovides a practical momentum of our anniversary and otheroccasions.

The calendar is available by contacting shaun@nazarethtrust.org.

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Please pray and give thanks to everyone who attended all theReunions, giving up their time and travelling far to take part.

We are grateful for their kindnesses and generosity of spirit.

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My Storyby Dr Fred Holmes

mbarking on a spiritual journey to Nazareth often results inmany twists and turns on the way but it took on a completely

new meaning for Dr Fred Holmes when heset off from London to Nazareth on the backof a Lambretta motor scooter!

In 1961, at a time when few people travelledthe globe, Fred, a medical student at theLondon Hospital in Whitechapel, and afellow student, David Barnardo, the great,great nephew of Thomas John Barnardo,founder of the UK charity, decided to follow in the footsteps ofother medics working abroad. Having written to Dr John Tester,who was the Medical Director in Nazareth, the two enthusiasticstudents were invited to visit Nazareth, as part of a studentelective which had just been introduced to the medicalcurriculum.

So determined were Fred and David to embark on thisadventure, that the two gave up lunch for a year to pay for thetrip!

It took the duo over five weeks to travel to Nazareth where theyremained for a month, returning to London, saddle sore butenriched by their experiences.

In 1964, Fred was invited back to take up the role of a juniordoctor to assist the experienced doctors already based there.

Fred remained at the Hospital for over a year but was keen toundergo specialist training and so returned to the UK to furtherhis studies.

However, the pull of Nazareth continued and in 1969 Fredreturned to Nazareth as a General Surgeon and Gynaecologist,where he worked for ten years before returning to the UK tosettle in Newcastle.

Commenting on the difference the Hospital has made to thecommunity, Fred said, "The Hospital made a big impact on localhealthcare, and continues to do so for many reasons. It was theonly Hospital providing an emergency service in the area andthis was recognised by the Israeli Government. Also, it is thesecond biggest employer in Nazareth, after the Municipality,which is very important to the area. It runs an excellent nursingtraining course with 100 nurses enrolled over the three yearcourse. And lastly, the Christian community continues to facemany challenges in the Middle East and to be able to continue toprovide an active Christian faith based service is important to thewider Christian community."

He added"When we were working at the Hospital we felt thatafter we left it would become a secular Hospital. However, theremaining local staff recognised their responsibility to continuethe Christian witness which I think is a thrilling achievement, andit continues to this day.”

And as for the Lambretta, Fred assures us that following the4,404 mile round trip he was quite glad to swap his enthusiasmfor two wheels for four wheeled vehicles!

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eaving a legacy in your will can make a big impact onenabling the ministry and service of the Nazareth Trust to

continue in the future.

Donating a gift, no matter the size, can also provide tax benefitswhich might even reduce the tax payable on the estate by yourheirs. But legacy giving brings immeasurable benefits as youknow your generosity will lend tremendous support to thecontinued healthcare and education of benefactors who don'thave the luxury of choice.

The Nazareth Trust has many on going appeals for support - fromthe creation of a new mortuary to the training of doctors andnurses, and every penny will be spent on vital services.

Legacy giving is a simple process. A solicitor or bank canarrange to draft a legacy as part of your will. There are two typesof legacy available - a precuniary legacy is for a specific sum ofmoney and a residuary legacy is for a sum of money to be left tothe charity, the residue, after all debts, tax and costs are paid.

For further information on legacy giving and to receive a codicilform for inclusion with your will contactshaun@nazarethtrust.org or contact + 44 (0) 191 5 20 80 30.

LA Lasting Gift

he Board of Trustees has approved the launch of a newEndowment Fund established by John Vartan, Honorary Vice

President of the Nazareth Hospital.

The P K Vartan Endowment Fund will be used to develop andtrain future doctors and nurses at the Hospital.

Further details are available by contacting the Head Office on +44 (0) 191 5 20 80 30 or e-mailing sue@nazarethtrust.org.

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reparations areunderway to launch a

unique sponsorship eventwhich will enableparticipants to walk inthe footsteps of Jesus on asix day trail in Galilee.

Approved by the Ministryof Tourism, the Jesus Trailwill take place in Spring 2014 and is an ideal venture for groupsand individuals alike to enjoy the scenery along the Jesus Trail.

Joseph Main, CEO said, "The Jesus Trail will be a remarkableexperience enabling people to explore the very areas where Jesusministered. The trail is not difficult and is easily manageable byanyone who enjoys a weekend walk."

Accompanied by an experienced guide, the hike will cover a totalof 65km through the striking landscape of Galilee which will be atits most breathtaking in Spring. Accommodation will be of aquality standard with a different stop off each day and the hike willfinish in Nazareth.

To register your interest please contact shaun@nazarethtrust.org or+44 (0) 191 5 20 80 30.

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here are lots of ways you can help towards fundraising,whether you're the sporty type and up for a challenge, fancy

a battle of minds with a general knowledge quiz, or like to becreative through a sale of work - take a look below, there'ssomething for everyone and every penny goes a long way to helpimprove the wellbeing of the people attending the NazarethHospital and the ongoing work of the Trust.

We can provide official sponsorship and gift aid forms to get youstarted.

Sports Events such as running, cycling, swimming, walking, golf

Create Your Own EventAfternoon Tea or Coffee in the MorningDine In With FriendsBake SaleSwishing PartyCraft SaleBook Sale

Go Without for A Day And Make A DifferenceFollowing the example of Fred Holmes, who gave up lunch for ayear to fund his trip to Nazareth (see page 35), we can all helpthe work of The Nazareth Trust by giving up something small anddonating what we save.

Whilst not suggesting we all give up lunch for a year, there arethose smaller items that we could give up and hardly notice.

If 1,000 supporters, who have not yet given in 2012, gave up theequivalent of two coffees a week from a typical high street coffeechain at a cost of £2.25 for the season of Lent, that would raisean amazing £27,000!! If these same supporters were to make thiscommitment for a whole year the work in Nazareth wouldbenefit by £216,000 by the end of 2013.

Please consider how you can help the work in Nazareth, simplyby Giving It Up!!

RecycleWe want your rubbish!! If you have any old inkjet cartridges,lasers or tonners or mobile phones, please use the servicewww.recycle4charity.co.uk, and we'll benefit from yourunwanted items!

Alternative Gift DonationsWhat do you get the person who has everything?? Why notcelebrate a birthday or anniversary by making a donation to thecharity instead of buying a present and we'll send you a uniqueanniversary card to mark the occasion.

Just Text GivingWe've also just signed up to Vodafone's text giving initiative inpartnership with Just Giving. If you'd like to make a donationtext NAZT18 to telephone number 70070. You don't have to bea Vodafone customer to do this and there is no charge for thecall.

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My Bank's Name:…………………………………………………….

My Bank's Postal Address:……………………..…………………….

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Please pay by banker's standing order, cancelling any previousinstructions regarding this payee:

Pay to: The Nazareth Trust Bank: Bank of Scotland

Account Number: 00111367 Sort Code: 80-02-28

PAYMENT DETAILS

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I would like The Nazareth Trust to treat this donation and anyfuture donations I make under the Gift Aid Scheme.

You may cancel this declaration at any time by notifying us or yourbank a copy to The Nazareth Trust Head Office.

Please complete and return this form to your bank.

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Please accept this gift of £_______________.and I enclose a Cheque or Postal Ordermade payable to The Nazareth Trust.

Please send me information about leavinga legacy for the ongoing work of TheNazareth Trust after I have gone.

Gift Aid DeclarationPlease treat as Gift Aid donations all qualifying gifts of moneymade from the date of this declaration and in the past four years.I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/orCapital Gains Tax for each tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at leastequal to the amount of tax that all the charities (includingchurches) and Community Amateur Sports Clubs that I donate towill reclaim on my gifts for that tax year. I understand that othertaxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand thecharity will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give.

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The Nazareth Trust is the operating name of EMMS NazarethEMMS Nazareth is a companylimited by guarantee registered in Scotland - Company No: SC 225661 EMMS Nazareth is a

charity registered in Scotland - Charity No: SC 032510 Registered as a foreign owned company and not-for-profit institution in Israel - No: 560019945

Join us in helping us to putNazareth on the MAP, by:

MONETARYHelping to arrange a fundraising activity, leaving a legacy or by giving now.

ACTIONJoin us by arranging a Prayer Meeting,attending a Nazareth Trust event or bytaking part in a fundraising event andraising sponsorship.

PRAYER Attending a local Nazareth Trust Prayer Meeting or praying for the work of TheNazareth Trust in your own local PrayerMeeting, and so need regular prayerrequest updates.

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