December 22, 2003

Work work work. Can't believe we're leaving so soon!!!!

David Owens pictured here in a 2001 visit to Zababdeh.

News arrived that Rev. David Owens of First Congregational Church of Wilmette passed away from cancer. Four years ago that congregation started a relationship with the Latin parish in Zababdeh. A couple months before we arrived, David visited Zababdeh with a large group of youth and adults from First Congregational. The visit was a powerful experience for the Wilmette group as well as the youth in Zababdeh. (And they also brought our printer and guitar to Zababdeh for us.) We were sad to hear of his death, but gave thanks for his passion for life and ministry.