The film “The Stones Cry Out” - is a Sabeel
sponsored film that narrates the Palestinian struggle using Palestinian
Christian voices. Recently we have made an Arabic version of the film to add to
our existing English, German, Swedish, French, Italian, Dutch and Spanish
versions.
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Lord, we thank you for the work of Yasmine Perni in her film about
Palestinian Christians, “The Stones Cry Out.” We give thanks to all the
youth groups and Churches that helped us to launch the film this week in
Rammallah, Zababdeh, Al Lid, Jifna and Ailaboon. And we ask that film will
continue to draw new audience. Lord in your mercy…
On Friday the Church on the site of Jacob’s Well in
Nablus city was attacked by a group of lawless Palestinians. Due to the
immediate Palestinian police intervention no physical harm was done to the
Priest nor the Church property. The city of Nablus has been suffering from
lawlessness for the past few months causing its inhabitants, Christians and
Muslims alike, to feel unsafe.
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Lord, at Jacobs well you engaged the Samaritan woman and showed us how
to build bridges and connections. Lord, empower the community of our troubled
land to continue their steadfastness and solidarity with each other. God, grant
the people of Nablus your living water to have security replace fear and let
love triumph over hate. Lord in your mercy…
This week Palestinians commemorate the 1967 War
marking Israel’s invasion and control of East Jerusalem, Gaza, the Golan
Heights and the West Bank. For many Jewish Israelis, this week includes
celebrations for Jerusalem Day, which marks the “unification of Jerusalem” in
violation of International Law.
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Lord, we remember in prayer all those who became refugees during this
Naksa, or “setback,” and those who continue to suffer under forty-nine years of
illegal Israeli occupation. Our prayers and actions remain for a just
resolution based on the 1967 borders, which has long been the basis for
negotiations to ensure peace for everyone in this land. Lord in your mercy…
Sabeel this week launched its new English website with information
regarding our upcoming conference in March 2017
themed: “Jesus Christ Liberator, Then and Now- Facing the Legacy of Injustice.
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As Bartimaeus, the poor beggar in Jericho, shouted louder to get your
attention Lord, enable all marginalized people to be able to raise their
voices. May the new website amplify our voice so many will be encouraged to act
for restorative Justice.
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We pray alongside the World Council of Churches for the countries
of Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland. Lord, in your mercy…
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