Swords into plowshares
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Swords into Plowshares is the blog of the Peacemaking Program and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations of the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
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Posts with category: South Sudan
May 15, 2013Three Prayer Concerns - May 16
Pibor town, South Sudan
Pray for the people of Pibor town in Jonglei State of South Sudan where violence, looting, and displacement are increasing. Pray for the Government of South Sudan and the United Nations Mission of South Sudan as they seek to address the situation. Learn about Presbyterian partners in South Sudan.
Families
On the International Day of Families, give thanks for your family. Pray for strength and all that families need for the living of these days.
Religious Freedom
Pray that all people in might have the opportunity to practice their faith in freedom.
What prayers do you ...
May 9, 2013
Three Prayer Concerns - May 9
In addition to the joys and concerns that are on your heart, the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations suggests prayers for:
Pakistan
Prayers for the people of Pakistan as they struggle for democracy in the midst of violence surrounding their elections. On Tuesday, a bombing killed 15 at a campaign rally in Northwest Pakistan
Sudan and South Sudan
Prayers for the people of Abyei who face escalating violence in the territory dispute between Sudan and South Sudan. The recent killing of Tribal Chief DengKoul Deng has left the situation in the region more unstable and uncertain than ever.
Tanzania ...
May 1, 2013
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Asks for Prayers to End Violence in South Sudan
from our partners in World Mission
The crisis in South Sudan’s Jonglei State has escalated alarmingly in recent weeks. The deteriorating situation has prompted the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to express deepening concern for the people of the region and to renew its urgent call to prayer and action to promote justice, peace and genuine security for the affected populations.
Since the beginning of 2013 the government of South Sudan’s campaign to disarm rebel forces led by David Yau Yau has triggered a growing number of clashes between the South Sudanese military (SPLA) and Yau Yau’s ...
March 6, 2013
Humanitarian work in South Sudan
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs South Sudan (OCHA Sudan) has launched new social media to tell about their work and the humanitarian situation in the country.
- Facebook: UNOCHA South Sudan
OCHA South Sudan on Twitter: @OCHASouthSudan
OCHA South Sudan Humanitarian Coordinator, Toby Lanzer, on Twitter @tobylanzer
OCHA South Sudan works to identify humanitarian crises, and support the Government and humanitarian organizations to respond to emergencies in an effective and timely manner.
Learn about Presbyterians at work with the people of South Sudan.
February 1, 2013
Prayer for the people of South Sudan
God of grace,
God of justice,
God of peace,
you create us to live together,
to honor and respect one another.
Hear us as we pray for South Sudan.
We pray for the people of South Sudan.
Grant courage to turn from violence;
grace to see each other as sisters and brothers;
strength to work for justice for all;
passion to seek peace;
and all that is needed for the living of these days.
We pray for the leaders of South Sudan.
Grant vision for a just and peace country;
wisdom to govern wisely;
strength to work for justice for ...