LA Times photographer Carolyn Cole writes about her experience as the only photographer inside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem

LA Times, May 11, 2002

Grace and Truth Congregation in Rishon Litzion is in the process of establishing a Fund to channel finanical assistance to Jews and Arabs.
The Fund has already been begun with a generous donation of $25,000 from Patmos International in Finland.

Special for Come and See, May 13, 2002

"When we first got to Egypt a few years ago, the Egyptian Christians told us, 'Don't tell any Muslim about Jesus, even if they ask you'.
Now, a lot of the same people are coming up and asking, 'How can we share with Muslims? What do we do?' I think it's the beginning of something big."

Baptist Press, May 13, 2002

An interesting discussion of theologians was held at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Participants cautioned Christians against blind support for Israel. All panelists agreed that Israel should be held morally accountable.

Baptist News, May 3, 2002, By Michael Foust

This is another way for silent voices to be heard," said Bishop Ann B. Sherer of the United Methodist Church. "We need to hear what has happened to Palestinians who have been forced from their land without compensation and many now remain homeless."

By the Rev. J. Richard Peck, United Methodist News Service, May 7, 2002

As Jobs and Freedom Are Lost, Hardships of Incursion Outweigh Appeal of Living in Holy City.
"I want to live a normal life, where my children are not afraid," said Grace Handal, 27. "Where shells don't go over our house and tanks don't come into our yard. My kids used to draw pictures of birds. Now they draw tanks."

By Doug Struck, Washington Post, Monday, May 6, 2002

Andrew Bush and his wife Karen serve in the village of Bir Zeit, the home of the famous Palestinian University.

They challenge believers to get the whole story. "For Christians that come to Israel and make it on to the West Bank, they'll realize they've only been receiving part of the story and have been poorly informed."

By Jeremy Reynalds, ASSIST News Service, May 3, 2002

Cardinal Roger Etchegaray will participate directly in solving the crisis in Bethlehem caused by the Israeli Army siege around the Basilica of the Nativity, since 30 days ago.

According to Israel Radio, Israel Defense Forces will not permit Pope`s envoy to visit Bethlehem`s Church of Nativity

Special for Come and See, May 2, 2002

IDF Chief Rabbi Brig. Gen. Yisrael Weiss, 6,700 non-Jews serve in the army and 14 of them have been killed in the intifada.



Gideon Alon, Ha'aretz, May 3, 2002