by Teresa Sfeir | May 20, 2026 | General News, News
In May, Manara Youth Center (MYC) held a special retreat for its Core Group, a discipleship group that has been meeting consistently over the past year. Together, they have been praying, studying God’s Word, asking difficult questions, and growing deeper in their...
by Teresa Sfeir | Apr 22, 2026 | General News, News
War changes the rhythm of everyday life. It brings confusion and questions without easy answers, and joy can feel out of place. And yet, this Easter, we saw youth pause, and even rejoice, in a life that no aircraft, missile, or artillery can extinguish. And it’s not...
by Teresa Sfeir | Apr 21, 2026 | Blog, School Ministry Blog
A 15-Year-Old’s Story of Fleeing War Elias is fifteen years old, one of nine children from Debel, a small historic Christian village in southern Lebanon, just five kilometers from the border. Life there had been close-knit and peaceful… until the war erupted in 2024....
by Teresa Sfeir | Mar 26, 2026 | General News, News
As conflict escalates across southern Beirut and surrounding areas, schools and homes have become temporary shelters, and the daily sounds of explosions and airstrikes weigh heavily on everyone. Throughout this article, you will hear from staff who live near areas...
by Teresa Sfeir | Mar 26, 2026 | General News, News
A glimpse into how youth and staff at YFC Lebanon are navigating fear, faith, and resilience Outside our windows, the sounds are relentless. Drones hum overhead, aircraft roar past, warning shots crackle, and explosions echo through the night. Fear pulses in our...