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	<title>Ethnic Ministries Network of LCMS-NID</title> 
	<description>Reaching Unchurched Immigrants in Our Community</description> 
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<title>Arabic Bible Study To Begin - People of the Book Lutheran Outreach/POBLO-Chicago</title>
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Missionary Hicham Chehab is planning to start an Arabic Language Bible study and a Farsi Language Bible study in the Lombard area soon.  The program will start with 8-9 people in each class.  If you are interested and would like more information please contact: Hicham Chehab, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle, IL  60172 * Phone: (630) 259-8417 * Email: Hicham.chehab@gmail.com

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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:14:33  MST</pubDate>
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<title>BIBLES NEEDED FOR STUDENT OUTREACH - People of the Book Lutheran Outreach/POBLO-Chicago</title>
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Bilingual Bibles needed for Outreach to Muslim Students 
Request from Hicham Chehab, POBLO Missionary in Chicago

Needed: Funds to buy bilingual Bibles (Arabic/ English) (Farsi/English) (Urdu?English) for the student evangelism club that I work with at College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn, IL. 

Recently we established an information booth on campus and we ran out of all the Arabic Bibles we had. The ministry is booming, and Muslim students are asking for Bibles in both languages, Arabic and English. A team of students is helping in this outreach, and God has honored me with leading this ministry.  

Contact Hicham at:  hicham.chehab@gmail.com 

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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:10:08  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - People of the Book Lutheran Outreach/POBLO-Chicago</title>
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<guid>http://ethnicministries.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=13&amp;article_id=79</guid>
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To learn more about ...

 Missionary Chehab&#39;s work in the Chicago area click here.  

For more information about ...

 POBLO International click here.  </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:06:39  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - People of the Book Lutheran Outreach/POBLO-Chicago</title>
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<guid>http://ethnicministries.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=13&amp;article_id=80</guid>
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To request a copy of &quot;The Minaret&quot; ...

the newsletter of POBLO INTERNATIONAL, click here. _______________________________________________________________________</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:06:39  MST</pubDate>
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<title>To Arrange For A Speaking Engagement - People of the Book Lutheran Outreach/POBLO-Chicago</title>
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<guid>http://ethnicministries.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=group&amp;id=13&amp;article_id=68</guid>
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Hicham Chehab is the new POBLO (People Of the Book Lutheran Outreach) Missionary for the Northeran Illinois District of the LCMS.

Hicham grew up in a world of bitter animosity between Muslims and Christians in Beirut, Lebanon.  By the age of 13 he was recruited by an extremist Muslim group and later fought against Christian militia in the 1975 civil war in Lebanon.  He was on the verge of becoming a Muslim cleric when a car accident laid him up for a year.  

 Today, Hicham Chehab, a Lutheran Christian, has been assigned by POBLO to work in the Chicagoland area as a missionary to Muslims. 

  Hicham is in demand as a public speaker, speaking to Churches, Bible study groups and others who are interested in Mulsim outreach.  To arrange for a speaking engagement , please contact Hicham by Email or at (630) 259-8417.                     To read Hicham&#39;s moving personal testimony, click here.An audio version of Hicham&#39;s testimony can be found at the Issues, Etc. Archive for Monday, June 11, 2007.  The 28 minute interview with Hicham begins in Part B at min. 28:25 and continues into Part C until min. 3:40.    Click here to listen.._________________________________________________________________</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:05:42  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - POBLO - Chicago</title>
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<guid>http://ethnicministries.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=56&amp;article_id=145</guid>
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 EXCITING NEWS !     SALAM CHURCH  launches on March 1, 2008  -  Chicagoland&#39;s first-ever Arabic language LCMS public worship service for Muslim converts and Muslim seekers.  Read More.Read Hicham&#39;s Past MISSION REPORTSFor More MINISTRY NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS - click here .</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:52:11  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Home</title>
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EXCITING NEWS !   SALAM CHURCH  launches on March 1, 2008  - Chicagoland&#39;s first-ever Arabic language LCMS public worship service for Muslim converts and Muslim seekers.  Click Here to Read story in SPARKS,  the Newsletter of People Ablaze!                        _______________________________________________________</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:50:49  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Telugu - Asian Indian Ministry</title>
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BETHESDA TELUGU CHURCHWe welcome you to visit our Telugu Church and worship with us every Sunday at 6:30 P.M.  We worship  at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6803 N. Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL.  Bethesda is located 4 blocks N. of Devon Ave. &amp; 2 blocks W. of Western Ave. We worship in the Telugu language.  Telugu is one of the Asian Indian languages.Rev. Shadrach Katari is the leader of this ministry.View Rev. Katari&#39;s WEB SITEClick Here to E-mail Rev. Katari

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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:41:13  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Telugu - Asian Indian</title>
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We worship our Lord Jesus Christ in the Telugu language at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6803 N. Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL 60645. 

30 to 50 people are attending this worship every Sunday and we celebrate the Lord&#39;s Supper on the first and third Sundays.

We invite non-Christians to worship our Lord with us and to know the saving knowledge of Christ.

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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:16:35  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Telugu - Asian Indian</title>
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BETHESDA TELUGU CHURCH 

We welcome you  to visit our Telugu Church and worship with us every Sunday at 6:30 P.M. at: Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6803 N. Campbell Ave., Chicago, IL.  .Bethesda is located 4 blks N. of Devon Ave. &amp; 2 blks W. of Western Ave. We worship in the Telugu language.  Telugu is one of the Asian Indian languages.   Rev. Shadrach Katari is the leader of this ministry. Click to view Rev. Katari&#39;s web site.  ______________________________________________________________</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:15:56  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Our Ethnic &amp; Special Ministry Groups: - OUR MINISTRY GROUPS:</title>
<link>http://ethnicministries.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=53</link>
<guid>http://ethnicministries.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=53&amp;article_id=110</guid>
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Click on each ministry for more information:

African Immigrant Ministry (AIM) in the Northern Illinois District-LCMS 

Bethesda Lutheran Ethnic Immigrant Ministry

Chicagoland Black Ministry Unit (CBMU

Cross Cultural Conversations (CCC)

Ethiopian Ministry - St Peter Lutheran, Schaumburg, IL

LWML-NID Cross Cultural Outreach

Ministry With French-Speaking Immigrants - Zion Lutheran Church, 9901 S Winstron Ave, Chicago

Ministry With French-Speaking Immigrants - 4939 W Montrose, Chicago

People of the Book Lutheran Outreach (POBLO) - Chicago 

Santa Trinidad (Hispanic Ministry) - NW side of Chicago

Telugu Language Ministry to Asian Indians
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:12:59  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Telugu - Asian Indian</title>
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New Members: Bethesda Telugu Church always invites new visitors to worship and participate in our Church activities. Mrs. &amp; Mr. Prasad came from India two years ago to study in the USA. Recently they started to come to our church and now they want to become members of this church. Pastor Katari invited them to church worship on March 28, 2007. And this new family invited all our church members for a prayer meeting in their home on the celebration of their son Prince who is six years old. Mrs. Prasad studied law and is looking for a job. So we pray with them and we hope our good Lord will bless them and fulfill all their needs.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:53:27  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Eva's Graduation - Telugu - Asian Indian</title>
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We take opportunities to invite people to attend our special occasions to hear the Word of God and to encourage them to come to our worship services. Eva, Pastor Katari&#39;s daughter, was graduated from Concordia University-Chicago in the month of May 2008.  We invited our friends and church members to attend.  Pastor Bacon gave the message to our Indian people on how to use our American freedom to better their future. Eva is very helpful in the ministry of God as she works with Pastor Katari and the Church elders. May the Lord bless Eva to be success in her future life.
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:51:39  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Gospel Meetings - Telugu - Asian Indian</title>
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We invite Hindus and Muslims to these Gospel meetings once a year in the month of July or August. Last year 150 people attended our meetings. We encourage them to receive our Lord Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Some of them come again to worship with us on Sundays. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:47:41  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Multicultural Service</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:36:13  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Multicultural Service</title>
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<title>No Title - Multicultural Service</title>
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<title>No Title - Multicultural Service</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:32:16  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Home</title>
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VIEW PHOTOS  All Saints / Reformation Multicultural Service,  Nov. 2, 2008, St. Paul&#39;s, Melrose Park</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:30:01  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Multicultural Service</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:29:24  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Multicultural Service</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:23:37  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Home</title>
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Click to Contact Web Master</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:20:55  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Welcome - Home</title>
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This Ethnic and Special Ministries Network is a Cross Cultural Mission Movement in partnership with the Northern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

Our intent is to provide a &quot;connector&quot; to help District Ministries reach Unchurched Immigrants, Refugees, International Students and International Workers in our communities throughout Northern Illinois.

You will find a variety of Outreach Ministry Groups on these pages.  At the left Click on Our Ministry Groups to learn more about each one.  Click on Group News &amp; Announcements to be informed of announcements, reports and activities specific to individual Ministry Groups.  At the top of the page, you may contact a Ministry Group - just click Find a Ministry Group and Email the Ministry Group Leader. And please know that your prayers and financial support would be a great help and encouragement for the individual ministry leaders and their work.All of these Mission Ministries are coming together on this site to communicate with you and with each other, to share opportunities, information and ideas, and to be an encouragement to us all for an even greater determination and effectiveness in REACHING THE UNCHURCHED IN OUR COMMUNITIES FOR JESUS CHRIST.______________________________________________________________</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:20:55  MST</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:16:16  MST</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:16:16  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Multicultural Service</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:16:16  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Multicultural Service</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:16:16  MST</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:16:16  MST</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:16:16  MST</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:16:16  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Multicultural Service</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:13:14  MST</pubDate>
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<title>All Saints / Reformation Multicultural Service - Multicultural Service</title>
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<guid>http://ethnicministries.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=77&amp;article_id=234</guid>
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November 2, 2008, 3:00 PMSt. Paul Lutheran Church &amp; School,  1025 Lake Street,  Melrose Park, IL  60160     * 708-343-1000 *    Rev. Thomas R. Johnson, Pastor.  Mr. Douglas Grebasch, Principal.- + -&quot;Today we celebrate the salvation that Christ has accomplished for all His people -- people from every race, tribe and people (Rev. 5:;9; 7:9).  We celebrate Jesus and we celebrate the fullness of His body, the Church.&quot;Serving In Worship:Preacher:  The Rev. Don GourlayCelebrant:  Pastor Stephane KalonjiLiturgist:  Pastor Tom JohnsonReaders:  Vicar James Lee, Rachel Ehrhard, DCOSoloists:  Bridgette Wright, Thaddies HollowayNative American Flutist:  William &quot;Conquering Bear&quot; BuchholtzFlutist:  Rachel EhrhardGuitar:  Tom JohnsonPercussion:  John KieferOrgan/Piano:  Jeff KielPraise Dancers:  Zion Lutheran Church, Chicago, Michelle Kalonji, DirectorUpper Grade Choirs:  St. Paul Lutheran School, Melrose Park, Mia Koehne, Director;  Jehovah El Buen Pastor School ChoirAdult Choirs:  Missionary Hicham Chehab and members of Salam Arabic Church;  St. Paul Lutheran Church, Melrose Park, Jeff Kiel, Director;  Hispanic Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:08:16  MST</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:02:05  MST</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:01:52  MST</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:01:40  MST</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:01:27  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - POBLO - Chicago</title>
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* Click for Archive of Hicham&#39;s MISSION NEWSLETTERS</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:50:41  MST</pubDate>
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<title>No Title - Who Are We ?</title>
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Kumar Alli is lay leader of the Telugu Language Asian Indian Ministry.

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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:03:50  MST</pubDate>
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<title>Click to see Special Event Photos: - PHOTO ALBUM:</title>
<link>http://ethnicministries.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=76</link>
<guid>http://ethnicministries.ccbchurch.com/app/w_page.php?type=section&amp;id=76&amp;article_id=229</guid>
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All Saints / Reformation Multicultural Service,  Nov. 2, 2008, St. Paul&#39;s, Melrose Park</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:47:18  MST</pubDate>
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Hicham Chehab, Missionary  

405 S. Rush Street
Roselle, IL 60172 
Office:  630-259-8417 
Email: Hicham.chehab@gmail.com

Through the work of Hicham Chehab, in partnership with the Northern Illinois District LCMS and in cooperation with Trinity Lutheran Church, Roselle, Illinois, the International Ministry of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK LUTHERAN OUTREACH (POBLO) is going forward in the Chicagoland area.

In November, 2006, Hicham was established as the new POBLO-Chicago on-site missionary.  Hicham immediately began work with a number of international families, meeting one-on-one with them.  God continues to provide opportunities for ministry in the Chicago area.  The need for immigration and refugee services grows; food, housing, job placement and clothing requests increase.  More importantly, the work of sharing the love of Jesus Christ with people who have not heard the saving message is paramount in the work of POBLO-Chicago. 
 * Read Hicham&#39;s moving Personal Testimony - click here. 

* Listen to an audio version of Hicham&#39;s Testimony - click here.  Spanish version - click here. </description>
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* Learn more about POBLO International at: http://www.peopleofthebooklutheranoutreach.org/</description>
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Hicham is in demand as a public speaker and maintains a full schedule, speaking to Churches, Bible study groups and others. To arrange for a speaking engagement , please contact Hicham by Email or phone (630) 259-8417.</description>
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More About Hicham Chehab . . .  Missionary with POBLO-Chicago:

Hicham grew up in a world of bitter animosity between Muslims and Christians in Beirut, Lebanon.  By the age of 13 he was recruited by an extremist Muslim group and later fought against Christian militia in the 1975 civil war in Lebanon.  He was on the verge of becoming a Muslim cleric when a car accident laid him up for a year.  

 Today, Hicham Chehab, a Christian, has been assigned by POBLO (People of the Book Lutheran Outreach) to work in the Chicagoland area as a missionary to Muslims.  At the same time he is completing his studies at Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to become ordained as a pastor in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.                   </description>
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<title>A Sunni Iraqi is Baptized - POBLO - Chicago</title>
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Fifty-year-old Hussein described his dream to me:

I was lost on a bleak and treacherous road, trying in vain to find my way home, when a person in white robes appeared on my path. 

&quot;Who are you?&quot; I asked. &quot;I am Jesus Christ,&quot; He replied. Then, being aware of my apprehension, Jesus added, &quot;Not Satan. Satan cannot take on my image.&quot; 

&quot;&#39;I want to go back home. Can you show me the way?&quot; I asked. 

&quot;I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.&quot; Jesus replied.

While I was walking, He was floating in the air. There was a lot of chaos around us, like a wasteland. Jesus held my hand and took me into a church. Inside was a big pit with boiling water that was foaming and seething. Pointing to the boiling water, Jesus said, &quot;Those are your sins coming up. Water will cleanse you of your sins.&quot; Then Jesus added: &quot;I will send you like a sheep among wolves.&quot; 

That was the dream Hussein, an Iraqi Sunni refugee, had seen before my meeting him in Wheaton, IL. 

I was bringing Hussein, with his family and others, to an ESL class. I parked at the church and the women stepped out of my van to join the class. However, Hussein, sitting in the front seat without getting out, asked to talk to me in private. 

I took Hussein to my home, feeling that there was something spiritual in his request. This is when Hussein narrated his dream to me. I responded by opening an Arabic version of the Bible, contextualized for Muslims, and reading parts of the Gospel of John to him. Then I read Acts 8 to him. 

Hussein responded by asking to be baptized. 

-- Hicham Chehab, August 27, 2007._____________________________________________________________________</description>
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<title>With Baptism Hamid Has Started a New Life - POBLO - Chicago</title>
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Hamid, 33, born in a Sabian community in Iran, went a few times to a church in Vienna, Austria. He admired the architecture and the culture but no one told him about the love of Christ. Hamid arrived in the U.S. with his mother one month before I met him in Wheaton. In Iran, Hamid was a successful business man, a well-traveled person. He was surrounded, all the time, by family and friends who enjoyed his generosity. 

Read Hamid&#39;s story ...__________________________________________________________________</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:11:05  MST</pubDate>
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<title>The Seed and The Good Soil - POBLO - Chicago</title>
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More than a year ago, Farhad, 25, born in a Sabian community in Iran, went a few times to a church that was recognized by the Islamic Republic, in order to explore Christianity. But he had no Christian instruction. It was the death of his beloved sister, Iman, that brought Farhad to his knees. 

Read Farhad&#39;s story . . .</description>
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<title>No Title - POBLO - Chicago</title>
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* For Ministry NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS - click here .</description>
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*Listen to Radio Interview with Hicham .......On December 8, 2007 Missionary Hicham Chehab was the guest on the program &quot;Our World - His View&quot; sponsored by St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Detroit on radio station WLQV AM 1500.  Click below to listen as Hicham discusses Islam and the impact of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. http://www.ourworldhisview.com/media/mp3/OWHV_December-08-2007.mp3</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:33:30  MST</pubDate>
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SALAM CHURCH  

ARABIC WORSHIP SERVICE

Saturdays at Noon

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 ..Location:   Peace Lutheran Church21W500 Butterfield RoadLombard, IL  60148</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:32:20  MST</pubDate>
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