Women gather in prayer
Offerings received through the Women's World Day of Prayer are used for projects aimed at empowering women and children in our own country and throughout the world.
“Rise! Take your Mat and Walk” was the theme of this year’s Women’s World Day of Prayer.
The women of Zimbabwe compiled this year’s service and locally, various churches and schools gathered at Port Shepstone Presbyterian Church on Friday last week to observe the day.
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The Port Shepstone Baptist Church, the NG Church, St Martin de Porres School, Port Shepstone High and Curro Creston all made wonderful contributions to the service.
Ncumisa Mbele a grade 8 pupil from St Martin de Porres delivered a prayer in sign language, which was interpreted by Thandazile Bobore.
Zizipho Mvumbi of the Presbyterian Church and Port Shepstone High blessed everyone as did twins Sibu and Sthembile Zwane who sang a duet.
Organising committee member Anita Howes gave a thought-provoking sermon on the theme of the day which inspired everyone present to stop making excuses and to take up the challenge to rise, take up their mats and fulfill the God-given plans for their life.
“We are here to pray for Zimbabwe, the country and its children. We should not be afraid to proclaim the word of God. The women are asking us to pray with them for better opportunities and a sustainable economy for their country.”
She encouraged the women to unite behind prayer.
Joy Chinyani from Zimbabwe gave everyone a very informative talk on that country.
Offerings received through the World Day of Prayer transform prayers into action in the form of project grants empowering women and children in our own country and throughout the world.
The World Day of Prayer is an international movement that brings together women from various cultures to pray for each other and challenges they may face on a day to day basis.
This movement has been active for nearly a hundred years. Each year, a different participating country compiles the service.
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