A couple from Damascus have seen a plan to reach people who are deaf with the gospel grow into an outreach centre and large conference in Lebanon, it was reported on 1 October.
Nidal and Fadi, from The Alliance Church, had a vision from God to start a ministry reaching out to deaf people, inspired by Isaiah 29.18: ‘In that day, the deaf will hear the words of the scroll.’ Nidal said: ‘Our vision was to treat and help deaf people in a different way. We wanted to treat deaf people as any other people, and wanted them to know Christ and become leaders in their deaf community.’
Immersing themselves in sign language, they worked hard to master it. They called the new ministry Speaking Hands. The Alliance Church purchased a centre for the work and have seen many baptised and become leaders for other deaf people. The centre offers activities like informal fellowship, individual counselling and Bible lessons.
