Arabic Charismatic Church Launched in Lowell, MA
Press Release
By Donna Dougherty | June 13, 2011
Community Christian Fellowship (CCF) birthed the first charismatic Arabic church in Massachusetts on June 11, 2011. The church is called Arabic Community Christian Fellowship (Arabic CCF) and it is pastored by Pastors Atef and Raedah Saman.
Arabic CCF was launched with an official party beginning at 4:00 p.m. including a complementary Middle Eastern meal and it was followed by a service at 6:00 p.m. The evening included a procession of international flags, shofar instrumentation, and worship. Pastor Atef Saman delivered the main address together with music by well- known minister and artist, Sarkis Diarbi.
As an international, charismatic, church family, CCF is led by three elders, Pastor Raffoul Najem, Pastor Elvira Whitcomb, and Bishop David Karaya. The elders recognize and embrace ethnic distinction, and they are committed to reaching all peoples with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Najem, born and raised in Lebanon, said, “It is thrilling to behold the promise of Genesis 17:20 in the lives of the sons of Ishmael right here in this city.”
Services for Arabic CCF will be held every Sunday at 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at 105 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell, Massachusetts. The primary language spoken in the services is Arabic, however all people are welcome and English translation is available. For more information call 508-315-7334 or visit www.ccfcca.com.