Who is My Neighbor?: Muslim and Christian Bridgebuilding.
Tuesday 6 November in the Thurber Room – Meal at 19h; Presentation 19h45-21h15

Rev. Dr. Mateen Elass is a board member of the Institute on Religion and Democracy. He currently serves as an Associate Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs (ECO). In 2015, Mateen took up a new calling with Voice of the Truth, a ministry dedicated to reaching the Arabic-speaking peoples with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mateen’s particular work is with churches and Christian groups eager to learn about Islam, its claims and challenges, and how to share the gospel winsomely and effectively with Muslims. He is eager to respond to opportunities for teaching and training Christians in these timely matters.

Elass was raised in Saudi Arabia in a Muslim environment. He holds degrees from Stanford University (B.A. Psychology; Philosophy), Fuller Theological Seminary (M.Div., M.A. Biblical Studies), and a PhD (New Testament) from the University of Durham in England. He is the author of Understanding the Koran: A Quick Christian Guide to the Muslim Holy Book and The Holy Spirit.

Thurber Lectures is an adult community gathering and growth time that is open to all.

Saturday 17 November 10h–17h
Free entry

The Marché de Noël (Christmas Market) is held annually at the ACP. This day-long event is organized by ACP’s Mission Outreach Committee, and all proceeds from ACP tables benefit mission ministries.

The 2018 Marché de Noël will have a variety of booths offering:

• Handmade crafts & artwork
• Gifts, cards, jewelry, house wares
• Books – new and used, French and English
• Christmas decorations including centerpieces, poinsettias, Santons de Provence

Make time in your visit to the Marché de Noël to enjoy an “international lunch” and stop by the homemade baked goods table. Coffee, tea and other beverages available. Wine tasting and regional specialities also will be featured.

Children can enjoy time in the Children’s Corner featuring carollers, elves and Santa Claus himself!

All proceeds from ACP tables to benefit mission ministries:
Habitat for Humanity; Rafiki; SOS; Foyer de Grenelle; Friday Mission Lunch; King’s Garden Children’s Home, Philippines; The Living Truth Foundation-Ghana; Cameroonian Church Project; and Youth Missions

Stewardship plays an important role in enabling ACP to continue being an Embassy for the Kingdom of God and in furthering our individual paths of discipleship. We invite you to pray about the role of giving in your spiritual growth and to join us dedicating our pledges on Sunday. You can find our stewardship brochure here and pledge forms for printing here or on-line version here.