You’re Invited: BethBC 40th Anniversary Celebration!
Last Day to Register is Sunday, October 20th!
November 1st
3:30 – 5:00PM: Campus Tour Bethlehem Bible College & Visit to Star Bazaar Gift Shop/ For the detailed Program Click Here
Campus tour is given in English. After the tour, guests will have the opportunity to visit BethBC’s one-of-a-kind gift shop and book shop with unique, fair-trade items made from local artisans in Palestine.
Meeting Point: Bishara Awad Center – Lobby
Duration: Campus tour: 45 minutes; Star Bazaar Gift Shop: 45 minutes
5:00- 7:00PM: Student Impact Reception at BethBC / For the detailed Program Click Here
The reception will celebrate the journey of BethBC over 40 years. There will be speakers, a musical performance and time to fellowship together over refreshments. Reception is in Arabic with English translation.
Location: Bishara Awad Center – Auditorium
Speakers: President Jack Sara, Academic Dean Munther Isaac, President Emeritus Bishara Awad, and Director of Administration Jihan Twemeh Nazzal
November 2nd
10:00 – 10:40AM: “Future of the Palestinian Church: Hopes and Challenges” / For the detailed Program Click Here
Lecture by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac at the BethBC auditorium. Lecture will be in English.
Location: Bishara Awad Center – Auditorium
10:40 – 11:00: Visit Star Bazaar Gift Shop
11:00AM BethBC Campus tour – OR – Bethlehem Tour
BethBC Campus Tour: A second opportunity for those that missed the previous campus tour.
Meeting Point: Admin Building at 11:00AM
Duration: 45 minutes
Bethlehem Tour: Visit the Church of the Nativity, Shepherds’ Field, a refugee camp, and Old City of Bethlehem. Packed lunch provided.
Meeting Point: In front of the Bishara Awad Center at 11:00AM
Duration: 6 hours
*Pre-registration for Bethlehem tour is required.
7:00 – 9:00PM: Fundraising Gala Dinner / For the detailed Program Click Here
Formal event at Ararat Hotel including a 5-course Palestinian traditional meal, an auction and entertainment.
Location: Ararat Hotel Banquet Hall – Beit Sahour
Transportation to the gala can be arranged ahead of time from BethBC to the venue. Reserve your spot through email at info@bethbc.edu. See menu here.
Speakers: President Jack Sara; Guest Speaker: Pastor Alex Awad; Rev. John Angle
*Pre-registration required.
November 3rd
Additional 7-Day Tour Begins: Pre-registration is required. Groups must be 4 or more people in order to register. / For the detailed Program Click Here
*Meal plans are made available to guests in attendance for the weekend celebration. Pre-registration required.
*Transportation can also be arranged ahead of time to and from the airport to Bethlehem. Email into@bethbc.edu
40th Anniversary Celebration Schedule
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First day
1-11-2019
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Second Day
2-11-2019
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Third Day
3-11-2019
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10:00 AM
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“Future of the Palestinian Church: Hopes and Challenges” Talk by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac
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Additional 7-day tour begins
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11:00 AM
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Bethlehem Tour (+Packed lunch)
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5:00 PM
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Student Impact Reception at BethBC
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7:00 PM
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Fundraising Gala Dinner (5 course Palestinian meal)
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