PREPARATION: Bulletin & Pulpit Announcements
January 18-25, 2013 is the annual observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme chosen for 2013 is “What Does God Require of Us?” (cf. Micah 6: 6-8). Throughout 2013, join Christians everywhere in praying “that they may all be one” joining our prayer with that the Lord Jesus Christ. For more information go to: www.geii.org
Sunday, January 6
“What Does God Require of Us?” (cf. Micah 6: 6-8). is the theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18-25). Begun in 1908, these days have been set aside each year so that Christians the world over may share the prayer of Jesus: “that all may be one... that the world may believe” (John 17:21). Note the dates and plan to participate in the following special observances.
Sunday, January 13
The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins this week, on Friday, January 18, and continues through Friday, January 25. The theme for 2013 is “What Does God Require of Us?” (cf. Micah 6: 6-8) Use the Daily Scripture and Prayer Guide to join with Christians around the world praying “that all may be one... that the world may believe” (John 17:21). Plan to join with members of other Christian churches and communities in our area for the following special observances...
Sunday, January 20
The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began Friday and continues with (event) and concludes Friday, January 25, with (event). Let us join other Christian churches in our area as we remember the 2013 theme “What Does God Require of Us?” (cf. Micah 6: 6-8). You are invited to participate in these and other ecumenical opportunities: (list planned events and activities).
Sunday, January 20 – Ecumenical Sunday
Today is Ecumenical Sunday when we celebrate what God is doing through the many ecumenical agencies—local, regional, national and international—that make up the modern ecumenical movement. As we continue our special prayers “that all may be one... that the world may believe” (John 17:21), we take time to familiarize ourselves with the work that (insert the name of one or more agencies) does to promote understanding and cooperation among Christians and others in our community.
Sunday, January 27
Although the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has concluded, we continue to remember this year’s theme: “What Does God Require of Us?” (cf. Micah 6: 6-) and pray “that all may be one... that the world may believe” (John 17:21). In the coming weeks and months, we will be joining other Christian churches in our area in these and other ecumenical opportunities: (listed planned events and activities). Your active participation is encouraged.
