Sabeel Wave of Prayer
November 30th, 2017
November 30th, 2017
During Friday prayers in the Sinai Peninsula - Egypt,
Islamic extremists attacked a crowded mosque settling off explosives, spraying
worshippers with gunfire and killing over 300 people in the deadliest ever
attack on Egyptian civilians by Islamic extremists.
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Lord, death and violence continue to haunt the people
in the Middle East. We pray for the families of the victims, the speedy
recovery of the injured and for an end to extremism and hatred in our world.
Lord in your mercy…
Lord in your mercy…
Last week, Sabeel Nazareth, launched the book “The
History of Palestine, pre-Islam” by Fuad Farah. The new book sheds light
on the land and the history often neglected by many historians.
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Lord, thank you for our sisters and brothers in
Nazareth, and for their energetic and creative work. Please bless them with
your Holy Spirit to lead them on and work in the hearts of those who hear your
call.
Lord in Your mercy ……
Lord in Your mercy ……
The Rosary Sisters Catholic High School in Jerusalem,
staged a beautiful performance to celebrate the Palestinian declaration of
independence. The video released of the Dabka dance went viral on social
media.
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Lord we thank you for the creativity of our school
children and their teachers. We ask you to bless them with safety and
opportunity to thrive in their country.
Lord in your mercy...
Lord in your mercy...
Last week, we have experienced rain that waters our
fruits and makes it grow healthy and ready for picking.
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Lord we thank you for the rain, so important to grow
our Olives, Lemons, Oranges and other citrus fruits and crops. We thank you too
for our farmers who work tirelessly through the harvest season to gather your
bounteous harvest.
Lord in your mercy...
Lord in your mercy...
Israeli police have arrested 17 Palestinians, accusing
them of carrying out a population census in occupied East Jerusalem. The
Israeli police claim this to be illegal work. The arrests are part of a
campaign to limit the PA's activities in East Jerusalem which Israel occupied
in 1967 and proceeded to annex it in breach of international law.
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Lord, Israel continues to disrespect International law
and rule our people with an iron fist. We pray for the safety of all people who
work for justice and peace in Palestine.
Lord in your mercy ….
Lord in your mercy ….
Hamas and Fatah, have agreed to hold general elections
by the end of 2018. The choice of a final date for the elections has been given
to the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
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Lord, we continue to pray for reconciliation among the
Palestinian people. May the elections come swiftly and fairly to reflect the
visions and aspirations of our people.
Lord in you mercy…..
Lord in you mercy…..
November 29, the day of the UN partition of Palestine
in 1947, is now the day that is observed by the United Nations as International
Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people.
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Lord, our hearts are united with all people everywhere
who say “enough” to the ongoing occupation and the violence and oppression that
has kept its hold on this land for too long. May this day not just
heighten the world’s awareness of the injustice that is part of daily life in
Palestine but also give those in positions of leadership the will and courage
to act in ways that lead to a just peace.
Lord, in your mercy…
Lord, in your mercy…
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We Join the World Council of Churches in Praying for
the countries of Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore. Lord in your mercy…