Saturday, September 20, 2008

International Day of Prayer for Peace: 21 September 2008

An Invitation for Prayers for Peace

Theme: Witnessing to God’s Peace

With thousands of islands scattered in the largest ocean in the world, with the diverse cultures of Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia, and with many geographical barriers, Pasifika, peace, the Pacific Region, still intend to stand and stay together, answering and Witnessing to God’s Peace through declarations and prayers for peace.

As Christians, we believe in the power of prayer, the unity and justice it promises, and the peace that springs from it.

The World Council of Churches invites original and/or cited Prayers for Peace for, and from the Pacific Region for the Decade to Overcome Violence Annual Regional Focus and the International Day of Prayer for Peace (21 September).

We applaud all efforts and salute all those working together for a world of peace. Please submit your prayers soon as they need to be translated, published and distributed.

Submit your prayers by email, fax to +41 (0)22 791 61 22 or postal services to:

Decade to Overcome Violence
World Council of Churches
P.O. Box 2100
1211 Geneva 2
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 (0)22 791 61 06

Source: http://overcomingviolence.org/?id=1487

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