Womans World Day of Prayer
The Women's World Day of Prayer movement will celebrate its annual Day of Prayer on Friday 4 th March 2005. This year's service will come from Poland and the theme of the service is "Let our Light Shine".
Poland is situated in east central Europe. It is slightly larger than twice the size of England and Wales. Over 70% of the country lies below 200m and historically it has been an area of conflict because of the flat terrain and lack of natural barriers on the North European plain.
At the end of World War II Poland found itself within the zone of Soviet influence with the imposed political and economic ideology of a socialist system. However, 1998 brought independence. 2004 was an important historical milestone for Poland when it became a member of the European Union.
In 1979 Pope John Paul II visited his native land and Catholicism was reinforced in the officially atheist country. The Polish Ecumenical Bible containing the New Testament and Psalms is a contemporary Polish translation that has the support and encouragement of eleven denominational leaders.
Women, men, children and young people from many different backgrounds and in more than 180 countries will celebrate this Day of Prayer. We invite you to unite with them and join in a service in your own locality.
Everyone, which means gentlemen too, is very welcome to any or all of the services to be held at:
10.30am Holy Trinity Church, Redhill
2pm Church of the Holy Family, Reigate
7.30pm Salvation Army Citadel, Redhill
I hope to see you there.
The "Together in Prayer" booklet is now available and I do recommend it; cost £1.50.
Beatie Nicholls