Swords into plowshares
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September 2011
September 30, 2011A prayer for UNICEF on United Nations Day
Here is a prayer for United Nations Day - October 24. Since that comes just one week before Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, this prayer lifts up UNICEF's important work caring for the world's children.
God of the days and months and years of our lives, we give thanks for the community of nations that is embodied in the United Nations. We are grateful for vision of UNICEF, for their call to believe in zero- that not one single child should die of preventable causes. Stir us to embrace our own vision that one or two or three Christians can make ...
September 30, 2011
A prayer for those who serve in the United Nations system
Redeemer and Reconciler,
We give thanks for the work of the United Nations and for our sisters and brothers whom you have called to serve within that system. We are thankful that you call women and men from every land. We honor their work, their gifts, and their sacrifice. We pray for those who have given their lives in service; for their families and communities who grieve such loss.
We ask for your strength to be with each individual:
who cares for brothers and sisters who are made vulnerable and are oppressed;
who bears witness to evil and seeks healing ...
September 29, 2011
United Nations Day - October 24
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has long supported the United Nations and its work.
The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on October 24, 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. It has traditionally been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the Organization.
Ideas for observing the day include:
Lift up the work of the United Nations in prayer.
Pray for those who work in the United Nations system.
Use a hymn written by Carolyn Winfrey-Gillette. The ...
September 29, 2011
A Prayer for Peace in Our Time
Here is a prayer for United Nations Day, October 24, from one of the resources of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. O God, Our Father, O God, Our Mother: we pray for all your children on earth, of every nation and...
September 29, 2011
The Peacemaking Offering
It is projected that Presbyterians will contribute approximately $2,000,000 to the Peacemaking Offering in 2011 to support ministries that seek peace and work for justice across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC) receives 50 percent of the offering. $993,088 was budgeted for use by GAMC programs in 2011.The attached flyer provides information about the ways in which this 50% portion of the offering is being used to help the church grow in evangelism, discipleship, servanthood, and diversity.