The Christ at the Checkpoint got off to a very good start today. It was a sell out and the ballroom at the Intercontinental was absolutely packed to capacity. Alex Awad gave an introductory talk and had to move to a larger venue to accommodate everyone who came. People introduced themselves briefly, so I was able to identify some of the UK delegates - I hope to make contact with them during the week.
The conference opened with a few keynotes speeches. For me the speeches of the Mayor of Bethlehem, Vera Barbour, was memorable - it got a standing ovation. Geoff Tunnicliffe, from the World Evangelical Alliance also spoke well. Mr Hanna Amira, spoke on behalf of the Palestinian Prime Minister, who sadly could not be present. The Rev Munir Kakish, President of the Evangelical Council in Palestine, made a plea that the Palestinian Authority should accept the Evangelical Churches.
The formal opening speeches were followed by an imaginative dance group who told the story of the meaning of the occupation for young people in song and dance.
Tomorrow the serious taking starts. The conference is shown live on the web if you would like to watch.
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