A Word from the International Committee

Dear sisters and WDP friends,

Soon, we will sing joyfully with all the community “The day thou gavest, Lord is ended…” Finally the day has come after this long preparation! For most of the National Committees and local groups, the preparatory work started one year ago, but for our Suriname sisters, the writing process began in 2014.

Together, WDP Suriname and the WDP International Committee developed the collaborative conversation to have the worship service resources prepared. Now, you are also part of this collaborative conversation as your community engages with the theme “All God’s Creation is very good.” 

During one of the preparatory days attended by Laurence, a lady told her “this is the happiest service! Thank you to God, to the Suriname sisters, and to the ones who started the process.” So for sure, the 3rd stanza will reflect what we are doing around the globe!

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“As o'er each continent and island
the dawn leads on another day,
the voice of prayer is never silent,
nor dies the strain of praise away.”

In the letter from WDP Suriname you will learn of their committees latest actions. They informed their government about the World Day of Prayer but also the major climate issues raised by the celebration. Prayer into action! Thank you, sisters, for showing us the way. 

We hope you will also take time to play the environmental game with children and learn, through simple practical examples, how to care for God’s creation.

Now, let us celebrate, share our joy and get involved. We are part of God’s creation, and remember that “All God’s Creation is very good!”

​God Bless you, God bless your service!

Laurence Gangloff, Chairperson
​Rosângela Oliveira, Executive Director

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Click here to download the Spanish & French versions of the letter:

Surinam Carta de CIDMO
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File Type:	pdf

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Suriname Lettre de CIJMP
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