On Friday, March 2, the women of Malaysia invite you to join in with them in the World Day of Prayer celebration praying under the theme: Let Justice Prevail.
From the very beginning, the women who prepared this worship service cultivate an inner orientation to their context with their opening greeting, Selamat Datang, which mean peace and welcome. There is an accompanying gesture of placing the palms together with a slight bow as a sign of respect. This greeting is a daily reminder that harmony as a people is rooted in peace and welcome. To be able to live together in harmony is a blessing from God for which the people of Malaysia give thanks.
Along with the theme Let Justice Prevail, the women of Malaysia name fair and just governance as the basis for peace and harmony in the social order: "In the midst of such diversity, tolerance and harmony, fair and just governance for all is vital. It is our prayer that all races, ethnic groups and religions will work together for religious harmony and a just and integral development for everyone."
Invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer service and learn more about Malaysia and its unique culture and heritage. Join Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather on the world Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity with the people of Malaysia.
A service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Nickerson Road in Sechelt at 1 p.m. A service and celebration will also be held at St. Bart's Anglican Church on North Road in Gibsons at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend either event.
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