We give thanks for the example of successful nonviolent resistance
the people of Egypt give to the world with the stepping down of President
Mubarak on Friday and pray for a smooth and meaningful transition to democracy.
Our prayers are also with the people who continue in their struggles for more
freedom in Algeria, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Yemen, and other places
around the world.
As the new PA Cabinet is being formed, we pray for Palestinian
unity and a democratic government to govern a future Palestinian state when the
occupation ends.
Our prayers for safety and wellbeing are with the international
and local travelers and pilgrims to Bethlehem for Sabeel’s 8th
International Conference, Challenging Empire: God, Faithfulness and Resistance.
We continue to pray for the participants, speakers, organizers, staff and
volunteers as everyone prepares in the last days before the conference.
Please continue to pray next week for the Conference, which takes
place in Bethlehem from February 23-28, 2011: for open hearts and minds for the
participants, wisdom and clarity for the speakers, and strength and patience
for the organizers, staff and volunteers.
With the Prayer Cycle of the World Council of Churches, we pray for: Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain
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