WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 2009

On Friday, March 6, 2009, the women of Papua New Guinea (PNG) invite us to come with them to the "land of the unexpected", to join with them in the World Day of Prayer with the confidence that In Christ, There Are Many Members Yet One Body.

The independent state of Papua New Guinea consists of more than 600 islands.  The second largest country in the South Pacific, one of PNG's most spectacular features is its variety of peoples and landscape.  Papua New Guinea has one of the most diverse indigenous populations in the world, with more than 800 languages spoken between several thousand seperate communities.  From rugged mountains to sandy shorelines, coral reefs to active volcanoes, Papua New Guinea is the land of unexpected, a land of astonishing natural diversity.

As we pray with the women of PNG, we will learn about the country's intricate cultures and social challenges including concerns about growing domestic violence, the spread of HIV/AIDS and difficult land and resource issues.  On the World Day of Prayer, all people of faith are welcome to worship together, to join the women of Papua New Guinea in Christ's unity.

Please join us, and invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer service and learn more about Papua New Guinea and its unique culture and heritage.  Join Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather on the World Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity with the people of Papua New Guinea. 

Our local World Day of Prayer service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church here in Garson

For more information on the service please contact Doreen at 693-0424