By: admin|30 November, 2011|Categories: Wave of Prayer
Sabeel Wave of Prayer, Thursday, December 1, 2011 We pray for the churches in Syria and Egypt at this time of dramatic change in their countries. We pray that they would be beacons of hope and love, in the midst of political confusion and violent conflict. We pray that their practices of worship and seeking the common good will…
Read more »By: admin|29 November, 2011|Categories: Book Reviews
The Advent of Peace: A gospel journey to Christmas. A major theme in the Gospels is ‘peace’; indeed Jesus proclaimed: ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you’. Yet when we look at the world, peace can seem an elusive dream. Mary Grey looks at how the Advent story encourages forgiveness and reconciliation, both essential for peace,…
Read more »By: admin|23 November, 2011|Categories: Wave of Prayer
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, November 24, 2011 Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: so mightily spread abroad your spirit, that all peoples may be gathered and reconciled. We pray for justice for the people of Syria and Egypt. We hope for pure…
Read more »By: admin|22 November, 2011|Categories: Sabeel Jerusalem
4 -15 July 2012. Challenging Oppression, on a Donkey: Christ, Resistance, and Creative Discipleship. Every year Sabeel holds an international young adult conference that brings together young Christians from around the world to be with us and engage with people of this land and learn about the realities of life under occupation. This conference continues to be a truly effective example…
Read more »By: admin|20 November, 2011|Categories: Wave of Prayer
Sabeel Wave of Prayer, Thursday, November 17, 2011 We pray for the Palestinian Leadership as they frame their next phase of struggle toward recognition and statehood, after the rejection of the application for full membership in the UN Security Council. We pray for their safety and clarity as they bear the weight of responsibility to care for the whole of…
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