Each Thursday at noon in Jerusalem, Sabeel holds a Communion service that is open to the community. It is a time to join together to discuss how the scriptures apply to our lives today, to pray for the needs of this region and our world and to share the Eucharist. Starting in the Pacific Islands, passing through Asia, Africa, Palestine, Europe, the Americas and on around the globe, we pray for peace with justice.
Sabeel Wave of Prayer, Thursday, February 23, 2012
· We cry out with the families of the seven children killed in the horrendous traffic accident, near Jabaa' checkpoint last week. We are thankful for the individual acts of courage by teachers and eye-witnesses who rushed to the scene. Nearby villagers threw water on the burning bus, as the ambulances were delayed by traffic congestion caused by the military checkpoint at nearby Qalandia. We pray for the survivors, many of who sustained critical injuries. The kindergarten class was on its way to a field trip, when their bus collided with a petroleum tanker. Lord in your mercy…
· The global day of struggle to Open Shuhada Street in occupied Hebron/Al-Khalil occurs this weekend. The street, formerly a main street for Palestinian economic life in the city, now lays desolate…closed by the Israeli military for security reasons that benefit the growing number of settlers in the area. Our prayers join the shout of millions to Open Shuhada Street again! Lord in your mercy…
· The bad news of settlements expanding from Area C (under Israeli civil and security control) into Area B (under Palestinian Authority Civil Administration and Israeli Security control) coincides with increasing eviction orders for Palestinian families and homesteads all over Area C. We remember in particular the Nassar family at the Tent of Nations, who received an eviction notice from the Israelis last week. The family has been in court for over 20 years, and they have the property papers going back to the Ottoman era. The high court in Israel recognizes the family as the rightful owners, but the Israeli military court doesn't recognize their ownership. Lord in your mercy…
- We pray for the Sabeel programs in Nazareth and Jerusalem that ready the hearts and minds of local Christians for Lent. In Jerusalem, an Orthodox priest will speak on the Tricodion, in Open Forum style. In Nazareth, a Roman Catholic priest will explain the will and strength needed for fasting. Upcoming Lenten programs also feature a Sabeel women's event in Jericho and a trip for families to Nablus. We pray for safety and enrichment. Lord in your mercy…
· With the World Council of Churches, during this world week of prayer for all, we specifically pray for the churches and populations of Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain. Lord in your mercy…
For more information: http://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle.html?print=1
For more information: http://www.alternativenews.org/english/index.php/component/content/article/2-hebron/4145-open-shuhada-street
For more information: http://www.tentofnations.org/
