September 21 was the International Day
of Peace, coinciding with the opening of the General Assembly of the United
Nations. We pray for peace where there is conflict and we pray for a fruitful
gathering of the General Assembly.
On Tuesday 28 September, many
Christians from all over the world will come to mark Succoth and take part in
the Christian Zionist walk in Jerusalem to express their support for Israel. We
pray that people will have open minds and hearts, to be open to transformation,
and to seek a just peace for all in this land.
This coming week, the World Council of
Churches will host its United Nations Advocacy Week. This year the focus will
be on Nigeria and Palestine/Israel. Sabeel
will be represented in the participants. Let us pray that this advocacy week
will help broaden the understanding of the situation in Nigeria and in
Palestine and Israel. We pray people will be inspired to even greater peace-building
and peacemaking efforts.
The Association of Netherlands
Municipalities (VNG) withdrew its support from a trip of Israeli mayors to
Holland after it learned that settler council heads were among the group’s
participants. Let us thank God for every time people speak out truth to power
and pray that this experience will encourage others to find the courage to
stand up for justice.
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