Mrs. Dina Katanacho, the first director of the pertinent Bible Society and the founder of the new center in Nazareth presented powerful presentations pointing out the great blessing of having the gospel available in Nazareth, the place in which the angel announced the gospel to the blessed Mary - the mother of Jesus.

Bishop Mualem reminded the audience of Paul’s words who said: “Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” (1 Cor 9: 16). He highlighted the importance of seeing more women serving God in our country.

Pastor Bilal Habibi from the Anglican church dedicated the center with a powerful prayer. We also cannot forget, Yamen Saadi, the gifted Muslim twelve years old boy who magnetized the audience with his violin’s music as well as the presence of Mr. Victor Kalisher, the director of the Bible Society among Israeli Jews. Their presence to celebrate making the Bible accessible, available, and affordable is a sign of hope for all the inhabitants of the Holy Land!