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BWA leader expressed the hope that “the waters of the Jordan extinguish
the crippling fires of hopelessness that burn in the hearts of those
who have no knowledge of God.”
Also speaking at the dedication
ceremony was former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who established
a faith foundation upon demitting office as British Prime Minister; he
commended King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein and Prince Ghazi Bin Mohammed
for exhibiting courage in the inauguration of the Baptist Centre. The
Centre joins buildings of other churches, including the Orthodox
Church, which have recently been constructed on the official Baptist
Site of Jesus Christ. Blair stated, “In dedicating this site, let
us renew our faith in our God, our Lord, and in His message.” During
the dedication ceremony, BWA President David Coffey read greetings from
former U.S. Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, both Baptists,
and from prominent Baptist pastor Rick Warren. Coffey also presented a
gift to Prince Ghazi on behalf of the BWA. About 1,700 people attended
the dedication and opening ceremony.
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