A small group of members take it in turn to write the Reflection and Intercessions for the month. These are distributed by email and in paper form to over 1600 members each month. All members throughout the diocese are encouraged to hold up to

God those named, for his healing

‘LET JUSTICE PREVAIL’

On Friday 2nd March over 3 million people worldwide will be praying and worshipping together during an annual day of prayer, using a form of service prepared by Christian women in Malaysia.

Jean Hackett, president of the National Committee of the Women’s World Day of Prayer movement in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, said:

‘This is always an exciting day as a great wave of prayer sweeps the world, beginning when the first service is held in the Queen Salote Girls School in Tonga and continuing around the world until the final service takes place, some 35 hours later, in neighbouring Western Samoa. By then the day will have been celebrated in over 170 countries and more than 6,000 services will have been held in the British Isles alone.’

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country. Throughout its history it has attracted migrants from other parts of Asia and beyond and it is one of the wealthiest and most developed countries in South East Asia. Women have made important contributions to its social and economic development but, nevertheless, they still face discrimination and violence at all levels of society. Even today a girl child is seen as less valuable than a boy. Malaysia is now the most popular destination country in Asia for migrant workers and human trafficking has become a sophisticated and organised operation.

Although Malaysia’s multi-ethnicity has added to the rich heritage of its land and people, it has also given rise to many problems. In the service those issues of concern are named and the women voice their hope for the future. Justice for all is their hope, and their prayer is “Let Justice Prevail”.

Although organised and led by women, this is essentially a day of prayer for everybody, demonstrating our solidarity with our sisters and brothers in other countries and all are welcome to attend. Further information and resources, together with details of services in your area, can be found on the WWDP website at www.wwdp-natcomm.org.

The article submitted by Marion highlights the Women’s World day of Prayer held on the first Friday of March every year.   I personally have been involved in our local committee for 25 years & forged many lasting friendships across all denominations.   So we pray in advance with the women of Malaysia ‘Let Justice Prevail’ –

‘Lord, open our ears so that we may hear the cries of women in need all over the world;

Lord, open our eyes so that we may see the injustices endured by so many.   

Lord open our hearts so that we may help those in need, generously & with compassion.   Amen’   

                                                                                               (Sandra Storch)

‘Give me , Lord God, a vision of the world as your love would make it:

A world where the weak are protected & none go hungry or poor;

A world where the benefits of civilised life are shared & everyone can enjoy them;

A world where peace is built with justice, & justice is guided by love;

And give me the inspiration & courage to share in the task of building it through Jesus Christ my Lord.   Amen.         (Author unknown)

And we pray:

‘Help me O Lord to see others with your eyes & forgive me that I have not obeyed your commandment to love my neighbour as myself.   Come Lord Jesus afresh into my heart with your healing love for the brokenness & unhappiness of the world.   Amen.                                                                                                (Eileen Rhodes)

Please remember this month National Marriage Week (7 – 14^th)  - most important for us as MU members to pray for.

We remember our sick & troubled friends at home or in hospital:

Deirdre, Helen P & family, Kate & family, Ann, Margaret H, Hattie, Will & Julia, Jane, David B & family, Pam C, Rose, David, Kate, Kath, Dorothy, Nancy, Denise,  Audrey & John, Grieg & Joan, Betty, Mary, Angela, Jean S, David S,

 Elizabeth M, Julia, Ann L, Sarah P, Mildred R, Sarah P, Angela & Tracey

‘Keep them, & our indoor members, safe in your loving care Lord.

RIP: We pray for those who have died & ask that those who mourn them may experience the peace of God which passes all understanding -

Iris Whall, Marjorie Phibbs, George Fieldhouse, Ruby Gray & E. Ward

Do try & support a WWDP service near you!   I certainly will.

                                                                                                                                With my love & prayers, Val

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