"Be alert, stand firm in faith, be courageous, be strong." 1 Cor. 16:13

It has been a busy start to spring at NBS. The students have been involved in both academic and sports competitions. They have had field trips and in-school projects for spiritual growth, academics, and just for fun. As you can imagine, everyone is looking forward to a little break for Spring in April before returning to school ready for exams and, finally, graduation for the 71st class of NBS in June. 

Although times are stressful, Friends of Nazareth is so thankful to God for giving the staff and students the courage to stand strong. 

 1 Corinthians 16:4 "Do everything in love."

"Love what you teach, but love who you teach more." Dr. Brad Johnson

Friends of Nazareth wants to thank each Nazareth Baptist School staff member for loving NBS kids so well.  The teachers work hard to teach the students the subjects assigned to them, but also work hard to create strong bonds with their pupils. This is one of the most impactful parts of the legacy of Nazareth Baptist School. 

VBS, Potter’s Wheel, Spiritual Enrichment Journey to resume in 2025

Friends of Nazareth is so excited to announce that our ministry trips and teams will be traveling to Nazareth this summer. (See our Trips page for more details). Our next SEJ will take place in October. What a great time to travel and beat the rush of 2026. Also, 2025 is a year of Jubilee … join the excitement.

Nazareth Baptist School has begun the new semester! This semester began in mid-January after the Christmas and New Year holidays and continues until the end of June for elementary students and mid-June for the upper grades. The students began immediately preparing for this semester's exams. Pray for each teacher as they help every student do their very best to achieve their academic goals.  

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 is #GivingTuesday. This is a day to celebrate each and every act of generosity. We hope you will intentionally engage in random acts of kindness, make someone smile, help out a neighbor, or just simply be there for someone else.

We also hope you’ll think about the 1000+ students and staff at the Nazareth Baptist School and help Friends of Nazareth meet their needs. And… here is some great news, every dollar given on December 3rd will be matched! That’s right— doubled!

Not only during the Thanksgiving season but every day of the year, Friends of Nazareth is sincerely grateful to our faithful God for His continued provision and protection for Nazareth Baptist School and its students and staff. Our hearts are full of gratitude for you who faithfully pray, give, and support the work in Israel, especially in these difficult times. As we join you in praying for the peace of Israel and the protection of our friends there, we ask that God richly bless you and your family. Together, we give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good!

FON Friends and Donors, As Executive Director of Friends of Nazareth, it breaks my heart to see the conflict continue to escalate in Israel. This weekend, Israel’s enemies took an even more determined course throughout all northern Israel that extended into Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus and the school we cherish and support, Nazareth Baptist School.

An Update from Nazareth-