Ways You Can Help
 

Pilgrims of Ibillin depends upon the interest, ideas, and resources of many people and small groups throughout the United States to further its work on behalf of Christian mission projects in Israel.  

Pilgrims of Ibillin also supports local efforts to bring together Christians, Muslims, and Jews to learn more about each other's faith and practices, and to work toward peace and reconciliation among people of differing faiths in their own communities.  

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Consider the following ways for individuals and small groups to help in these efforts: 

1. Read and stay informed about the situation in the Middle East. Request a bibliography of resources and recommended web sites, e-mail pilgrims@triad.rr.com .  Check out the links and resources under our Resources tab. 

2. Make a contribution to Pilgrims of Ibillin. There are several present needs that Pilgrims of Ibillin seeks to address: construction of additional high school classrooms is the highest priority for 2008, scholarship assistance for students at all levels (including a special opportunity to provide scholarships for gifted and talented high school students), upgraded computers to replace 20 that have 128mb memories, and the recreation space for the elementary school.

Donate Now!  Make a one-time or recurring donation by credit card to Pilgrims of Ibillin!   Or set up a Recurring Gift from your checking or savings account by printing out the Authorization Form for E-Giving and sending it with a canceled check to the Pilgrims of Ibillin Development Director, Rev. Joan Deming, 1541 Comanche Glen, Madison, WI  53704-1012.

Contact Development Director, Joan Deming for additional information at jdeming7@gmail.com. 

3. Order one or both of the books written by Archbishop Elias Chacour, or the 23-minute video, A Man of Galilee. When you read these inspiring books you will become more familiar with his life and work. Print orderform here.

4. Plan a program and fund raising project in your church to support the work of Pilgrims' partner agencies in the Holy Land.

5. Talk to the staff and members of your church and community to encourage forming a local chapter of Pilgrims of Ibillin. See Chapters page for more information.

6.  Pray for the faculy, staff, and students of Mar Elias Educational Institutions that they may continue to be a beacon of hope in a very troubled land.

7.  Consider joining a pilgrimage to Israel.  Travel throughout the Galilee region, where Ibillin is located, is very safe. There are many holy sites to visit in the Galilee region.