WORLD DAY OF PRAYER - MARCH 1, 2024
In 2017, a group of ecumenical Palestinian Christian women were chosen by the World Day of Prayer International Committee to write the 2024 service based on the theme “I Beg You … Bear With One Another In Love” inspired by Ephesians 4:1-3.
During COVID the committee of Palestinian women continued to work, pray, reflect, and write the Prayer Service for our World Day of Prayer this year. These women are convinced that standing together as one global community and transcending our differences can result in a brighter future for the troubled area of Israel and Palestine. The Committee of Palestinian Christian Women wants us to join them in praying together with hope that one day, the people of their land will enjoy peace and prosperity.
The prayer service will include testimonies of women who dare to speak the truth in love of their personal journeys living under occupation; it will include a brief devotional message as well as, music, hymns, and prayers.
Women attending the prayer service will be asked to join in the following commitment of the heart:
“May we commit to working for peace as we stand with all women, particularly those experiencing oppression, violence, or discrimination.
May we be faithful advocates for decision makers working on all levels of society, including religious institutions.
May we bear with one another in love until God’s justice and peace reign throughout the whole world.”
-Sister Elaine Cole, CSJ
Video: واطلب اليكم (Wa atlubu) - I Urge You, by Najwa Hashweh Azazian (Palestine) | This song was especially composed for the 2024 World Day of Prayer.