Students in the West Bank and Jerusalem will soon begin
the new school year. In spite of the severe shortage of teachers and
classrooms, we pray that these students will have a productive and educational
year. May their teachers have the creativity to inspire, the compassion to anticipate
difficulties, and the wisdom to teach in meaningful ways.
Nine members of the Presbyterian
Church (USA) Middle East study team are visiting Jerusalem this week as part of their trip to
the region. The team was asked by the PC(USA) General Assembly to “prepare a
comprehensive study, with recommendations, that is focused on Israel Palestine
within the complex context of the Middle East.”
We pray that their meetings will be beneficial and that the Presbyterian Church
(USA) continue to pursue a peace based on justice.
For
more information: http://www.pcusa.org/oga/newsstories/israel_palestine_apr17_09b.htm
As “swine flu” continues to
spread through the Middle East and millions of Muslims from around the world
gather in Mecca
during the month of Ramadan, we pray that the Hajj pilgrimage will not rapidly
escalate the transmission of the H1N1 virus. We also pray for strength and
wisdom for the professionals who are working to eradicate the disease and bring
healing to the sick.
This week, Rev. Naim Ateek is
meeting with churches, individuals, and peace groups in Scotland to
discuss the contemporary theological and political issues facing Palestinians.
We pray that this tour will reach many people and will encourage many
communities in their struggles to bring about a just peace in Palestine
and Israel.
This week we
join with the World Council of Churches in praying for:
Estonia, Latvia,
Lithuania
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