World Day of Prayer

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Published on Saturday, February 21, 2015

By Esther Krahn

The international World Day of Prayer was first started in 1922 when Christians gathered around the world on the first Friday of March to share in this day of prayer. Initially organized by women in Canada and United States, the prayer services are now planned by women’s groups from around the world.

This year Christians women from the Bahamas have written and created the program. Using Jesus’ words, “Do you know what I have done to you?” the Bahamian women invite you to join them in this year’s World Day of Prayer, a celebration of their culture, history, land and legacy. They encourage us to show genuine interest in others as a positive step forward in maintaining unity among believers and reaching out to the community.

The service in Rivers is being held at Rivers Baptist Church on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Representatives from all churches in Rivers are involved in the planning of the service. Refreshments will be served after the service. Please join us and invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer service and learn more about the culture and heritage of the Bahamas. Join Christians in more than 170 countries around the world, and in 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather to worship and pray together. For more information, call Esther Krahn at 204-328-7189 or Lynn Warkentin at 204-725-1899.