A fire broke out in the village of Ein Nakuba in East Jerusalem
Saturday, killing a 36 year old Palestinian mother, and her three children,
aged 3, 6 and 10. According to investigators at the scene, the blaze likely
began after a heater in Hanadi Jabar’s home burst into flames.
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Lord, we pray for the family of the victims of this catastrophe. We
ask you God to comfort the heart of the father and to give him your peace. Lord
in your mercy…
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th president of
the United States last week. Millions of protesters have taken to the streets of
the main cities in the US and around the globe to rally for equal human rights
for all, especially women, ethnic and religious groups, people with special
needs and the environment. The demonstrations highlighted strong discontent
over Trump’s comments and policy positions towards a wide range of issues.
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Lord God, you alone are sovereign over the nations; you see both
the good and the evil committed by individuals and governments. On the occasion
of the beginning of U.S. President Trump’s term in office, we pray that you would
guide him into leading his country in making long-awaited decisions for peace
and justice, especially with regard to Israel and Palestine. May the USA and
all the international community recognize the role they can and must play in
this conflict – to end Israel’s prolonged occupation and oppressive policies.
Lord, in your mercy...
In a statement from Moscow, Hamas and Fatah have agreed to
establish a Palestinian unity government after holding unity talks last week. According
to the deal, the Palestinian factions – including the Islamic Jihad – will join
the Palestine Liberation Organization institutions and form a new Palestinian
National Council. Peace among these two factions will support peace efforts in
the region, and relieve much suffering for those trapped within the Gaza strip.
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Lord, we ask that you make the common factors between these two
parties stronger than their differences. Dear God, allow the goals of peace and
the end of suffering of our people to become the focal point for both political
factions. Lord, in your mercy…
The Arab citizens of Israel continue to protest the Israeli
government’s campaign of home demolitions. Last Friday, tens of thousands of
Israeli Arabs conducted the Muslim prayers at Umm al-Hiran village. Also, thousands
of demonstrators took to the streets, Saturday, in the town of Ar’ara in
northern Israel.
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Lord, thousands of Palestinian worshipers bowed their heads and
fell on their knees seeking your help.
The people of our land feel abandoned, but remain hopeful and continue
to have faith in your justice. Strengthen the faith of our communities by
reminding the people of the history of this land, the powerful disappear into
the unknown and the meek inherit the earth. Lord in your mercy…
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We join the World Council of Churches in praying for the countries
of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. Lord in your mercy…
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