Today in Bethlehem hope is in short supply.
Many Israeli and Palestinian children caught in the literal and emotional cross-fire of the conflict in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, have lived a childhood of pain and fear.
For Palestinian children living in impoverished areas such as the West Bank, the struggle can be extreme.
But hope is not lost. Poverty can and must end – everywhere – and your church’s generous support for the work of our partner organisations around the world will enable us to keep going until it does.
Support our Christmas appeal, and focus with us on the hope brought by our partner, the YMCA, based in Bethlehem.
Free resources to download
Story leaflet/poster - O broken town of Bethlehem leaflet/poster to help you promote our Christmas appeal.
Download the story leaflet / poster (619kb PDF)
Welsh language story leaflet / poster (625kb PDF)
Download the story leaflet / poster (Ireland) (622kb PDF)
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The story in depth - Find out more about Noor Rabia; a 17 year old boy who has been given hope for the future by Christian Aid partner the YMCA, following a devastating injury.
Download story in depth (298kb PDF)
Welsh language story indepth (62kb PDF)
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Worship resources - Focusing on Bethlehem, includes sermon outline, all-age talk and intercessory prayers.
Download worship resources (381kb PDF)
Welsh language worship resources (131kb PDF)
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Background information - More information on the work of Christian Aid and the YMCA in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Also an update on Jessica Safar, who featured in our 2004 Christmas appeal.
Download background information (896kb PDF)
Welsh language background information (136kb PDF)
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Church magazine article - A ready-to-print article for your church magazine, focusing on Bethlehem and Noor’s story.
Download church magazine article (366kb PDF)
Download church magazine article for Ireland (366kb PDF)
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Advent prayers - Advent candle lighting prayers, to be used on their own or as a lead up to the O broken town of Bethlehem appeal – focusing on issues of poverty and injustice throughout the world.
Download advent prayers (45kb PDF)
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PPT presentation - A PowerPoint presentation focusing on Bethlehem and Noor’s story.
Download the presentation (9mb PPT)
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Reflective film - A downloadable reflective film with music based upon a prayer for modern day Bethlehem (length 4 mins).
Download the film (32mb MPG)