Major Donor Dinner

 Beirut-LEBANON: A special private dinner was held on May 26^th, 2004 at La Cigale restaurant, Zalka. Seventy persons were present – businesspeople, professionals, clergy and politicians – including some Bible Society Board and staff members. The purpose of the dinner was to acquaint the participators more with the Bible Society’s programs, projects and activities, as well as to fellowship with them as friends and supporters of the Bible cause.

 The evening commenced with a word of welcome from the Chairman, Mr. Amine Khoury, who warmly welcomed all the guests, particularly those who were attending this special dinner for the first time. This was followed by a prayer led by the General Secretary, Rev. Lucien Accad.

 After dinner, a PowerPoint presentation was presented by the Society’s Executive Director, Mr. Mike Bassous, who summarized the vision and mission of the Bible Society as well as its activities during the Year of the Bible 2004.

 Some of the esteemed guests also shared some words: His Eminence Archbishop Roland Abou Jaoude highlighted the importance of the inter-confessional work of the Bible Society; His Eminence Metropolitan Elias Awdeh emphasized on the importance of “living according to the Word”; and The Reverend Dr. Habib Badr challenged all to move beyond the printed Word to the audio-visual Word of God.

 

 

 The evening ended, and as the guests parted with gift samples of the Society’s productions, they also parted with a higher awareness towards the Bible mission.