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 General
Announcement
January 18-25, 2010 is the annual observance of the Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme chosen for 2010 is "You
Are Witnesses of These Things."(Luke 24:48) Throughout
2010, 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 3
"You Are Witnesses of These Things." (Luke 24:48)
is the 2010 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 10
The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins in one
week, on Monday, January 18, and continues through Monday,
January 25. The theme for 2010 is "You Are Witnesses
of These Things". 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 17
The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins tomorrow
and continues with (event) and concludes Monday, January 25,
with (event). Let us join other Christian churches in our
area as we remember the 2010 theme "You Are Witnesses
of These Things" (Luke 24:48). You are invited to participate
in these and other ecumenical opportunities: (list planned
events and activities).
Next Sunday 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 24
Although the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity concludes
tomorrow, we will continue to be "Witnesses of These
Things" (Luke 24:48) 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.
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