We pray for Khader Adnan, who is near death, and being held
without charge in an Israeli jail. He
began a hunger strike over 60 days ago, to draw attention to the injustices
against Palestinians, especially within the Israeli prison system. An Israeli
judge recently placed him on four more months of administrative detention,
without a trial. We pray for Khader
Adnan, his family, and the thousands of other Palestinians held in Israeli
jails. Lord, in your mercy…
We are grateful for the success of the Sabeel young adult
programs on Saturday, by both Nazareth and Jerusalem branches. They infused hope and joy in the lives of
over 200 youth, who face the grinding daily reality of occupation. We thank God for the staff and volunteers who
organized the events and we pray that both programs will continue to grow. Lord, in your mercy…
A recent bill for greater tax breaks to Zionist
organizations was introduced in the Knesset this week. This tax reduction encourages
sponsorship for the building of new settlements in East Jerusalem and the West
Bank. If passed, this law would essentially provide tax cuts for land
theft, colonization, repression, and ethnic cleansing. We pray that this bill does not pass. Lord, in your mercy…
Sabeel is organizing an ecumenical prayer service on
Friday. The prayers will focus on the
difficulties facing the people of the Middle East, and we will pray
specifically for the complicated situation in Syria. We pray that the ecumenical
service will increase our empathy for one another, strengthen our resolve for
positive nonviolent action, and deepen our faith. Lord, in your mercy...
With the World Council of Churches we pray for the churches
and populations of Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Lord, in your mercy…
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