March in Detroit. A chill wind whipped through the city streets. But within the walls of the Middle Eastern Bible Fellowship, a different kind of warmth was building. It was 1991. A small group, including Ata and Salwa Mikhael, Raphael and Renee Haddad, and Philipe Yacoub, gathered. They were united by their Arabic heritage, their shared faith, and a desire to create a spiritual home in their new land. This is the story of the Middle Eastern Bible Fellowship. Ata Mikhael, a Lebanese writer of Christian books, had been forced to flee his homeland due to the Syrian invasion of Lebanon. He found refuge in Lansing, Michigan, where he spent three years translating Christian literature into Arabic. Then, a call came from Arabic believers in Detroit. They needed someone to lead them, to establish a ministry that resonated with their cultural background. The Mikhael family answered that call. They began the long commute from Lansing to Detroit every Sunday to hold services. Soon, they moved to Detroit, solidifying their commitment. A core group of seven believers began to meet regularly at the Middle Eastern Bible Fellowship, remembering the Lord together. Their first meeting place was a rented Baptist facility, shared with the existing congregation. The Middle Eastern Bible Fellowship grew steadily. By 1998, their Sunday morning Gospel service was attracting as many as 140 adults, with 85 attending the Breaking of Bread service. All services were conducted in Arabic, preserving their linguistic and cultural heritage. The leadership of the Middle Eastern Bible Fellowship has included Ata G. Mikhael, Raphael Y. Haddad, Philipe Yacoub, and Emad M. Mansoor. Their dedication and guidance have shaped the fellowship into a vital part of Detroit’s diverse spiritual landscape.
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