Greetings from the five Greetings from the five continents continents

“We congratulate you on this stunning new auditorium and conference center. May this building be a haven of health and hope to the people of Bethlehem and throughout the world in the name of the Healing Christ”

- Richard Bimler

Wheat Ridge Ministries

USA

“On behalf of the new-established Danish friendship association ”Friends of ICB” I am sending my warmest greetings and congratulations.

The establishment of the Centres is filling us with hope for a better future – in spite of turmoil, humiliation and stress”

- Niels Henrik Arendt Denmark

“We are confident that ‘Ad-Dar Cultural and Conference Center’ and your efforts will lead to a better understanding among the people of your country and the region, and to a culture of dialogue which would lead to justice and peace”

-The Middle East Council of Churches and The Fellowship of the ME Evangelical Churches

“Your programs at the Center will give hope to the Palestinians, and fill the whole world with hope and confidence in a better future”

- Said Ailabouni

ELCA, USA

“Ad-Dar and Dar al-Kalima has been build up under very difficult circumstances. You didn't give up, and therefore it is a sign that Palestinians shape their future within their own country!”

- Ulrike Bechmann

Dar al-Kalima Friendship Association

Germany

“We are impressed and heartened by your diligent service to God and Community under difficult circumstances. You are indeed a light in the darkness of conflict and violence”

- THE WORKING GROUP ON THE MIDDLE EAST

METRO CHICAGO SYNOD

“We are very excited about the plans for our 2005 Conference which will be held at the Ad-Dar Cultural and Conference Center. Congratulations”

- Sara P. Lisherness

Presbyterian Peacemaking Program

“Congratulation at the day of your inauguration to a culture of peace, mutual respect, human rights and international law!”

- Marie Koerner

Youth Action Plan project

Sweden

“I hope you all at the Center in Bethlehem all best wishes for your beautiful works”

- Archimandrite Antoine Saad

Lebanon

“We know that the Center will be beacon of light and hope – a strong witness to a weary world and a catalyst for the changing of hearts through its connection to artists around the world and your people”

- Rich Melheim

Faith Inkubators

“We are impressed for your irrepressible will and capability of fullfilling the projects under the current situation.

We are sure that the center will be giving hope, giving relief and fitness, giving cultural experiences, joy and knowledge, bringing people together, building peace and a better future!”

- Sarpsborg-Bethlehem Twin City Association Norway

“After the fire of war has scorched the ground there has to be deep roots to create new life, new growth and a sustainable environment. You are those deep roots that can never be killed no matter how  terrible the fire.

Congratulations on your achievements”

- Bob Kennedy

United Kingdom

“I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you all. May God always accompany and richly bless your efforts”  

- Ana Villanueva

World YWCA Switzerland  

“I am impressed by the wonderful work you are doing. Keep up the good work, and we pray for you!”

- Louis Jonker

South Africa

“Congratulations as you continue to build in adversity, as you remain constructive in an environment of potential despair. We have to give each other hope”

- Rabbi Alan H. Lovins

“When barriers are put up and war is made on all the interactions of peace, you have affirmed the victory of life over death and creativity over fear” 

- Colin Mort Churches together in Britain and

Ireland  

“The news was wonderful, beautiful, full of hope! Where you walk - God plants flowers! That is your witness!”

- Judy Maghakian

ARK Children Project

“Kudos to all of you for having completed such a massive venture during one of the most trying times in Palestinian history”

- Rajini Pani

London, England

“Greetings from Malaysia. We are thankful to your Centre which helped us to realize that the people of the East and the South have much in common in their struggle and aspiration”

- Batu & Elizabeth

Malaysia

“What a rich and fruitful program you continue to have. Your continued efforts and sharing of dreams have helped to keep it alive for us all.  Blessings on  the opening ceremonies, and forever on the people who walk through those doors”

- Marilyn and Rich

“Greetings and congratulations from Puerto Rico!”

- Samuel and Nohemi Pagan

Puerto Rico

“My congratulations go to you and all your staff as you inaugurate your new conference facility”

- Kim Erno

Mexico

“Greetings and congratulations. I hope that your hope for peace will be fulfilled”

- John F. Brandes

Guatemala