Christmas Greetings 2009
Alex & Brenda Awad
December 24, 2009
From Bethlehem, we echo the angels’ greetings to the shepherds on the first Christmas, a greeting of peace and favor for you and all your loved ones!
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

Our 2009 Christmas letter, family pictures and review follows:

Dear friends and family around the world,

From Bethlehem, the birthplace of our Savior, we send you special Christmas greetings. We pray that this Christmas will bring you optimism that will continue throughout the New Year. This year Bethlehem’s streets are beautifully decorated with Christmas lights and there is a spirit of joy, enthusiasm and expectation within the Christian community. We are thankful that the situation is much more peaceful than in recent years.

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Alex Awad — May 28, 2008
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Easter Greetings 2008
Alex & Brenda Awad — March 25, 2008


Dear family and friends,

Love and greetings from Jerusalem!

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Christmas 2005
Alex E. & Brenda Awad — December 22, 2005
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


Bethlehem lights brighten this Christmas both along the streets and around the Church of the Nativity.

For many people young or old, Christmas...