Each Thursday at noon in Jerusalem, Sabeel holds a Communion service that is open to the community. It is a time to join together to celebrate the Eucharist, to discuss how the scriptures apply to our lives today, and to pray for the specific needs of this region. Following the 2006 Sabeel International Conference, the Friends of Sabeel coordinators met and discussed the idea of "Waves of Prayer." The premise is that in their respective time zones, individuals and groups around the world will pray together at 12:00 on Thursdays, in solidarity with Sabeel in Jerusalem and with "Friends of Sabeel" worldwide. Starting in Australia, passing through Palestine, and on around the world we will pray for Peace with Justice and focus on specific issues each week.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, August 28, 2008
We pray for all of those who are suffering as a result of Tropical Storm Fay, which hit the Caribbean and Florida this past week. We pray for those whose homes have been destroyed, those who have lost family and loved ones, and for all of those who are working to respond to this natural disaster.
We thank God for the success of attempts to break the blockade of Gaza. Two boats, the SS Free Gaza and the SS Liberty, crewed by international, Israeli, and Palestinian human rights activists, landed in Gaza on Saturday evening. We are grateful for the courage exhibited by the participants in this nonviolent action against the siege of Gaza, and pray for ongoing efforts to end collective punishment and bring peace and justice to the people Gaza.
We pray for the launch of Sabeel board member Jean Zaru's new book, Occupied With Nonviolence, which will take place Friday, August 29 at the Friends International Center in Ramallah. We thank God for Jean's persistent determination to speak the truth to power, whether it means speaking out against human rights violations or patriarchal structures.
We pray for the planning of Sabeel's Seventh International Conference, which will take place from November 12-19 in Nazareth, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem. We pray for the ongoing preparations for the conference, entitled "The Nakba: Memory, Reality, and Beyond," that we may educate and motivate the local and international community to act for justice and peace.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Sabeel Wave of Prayer
Each Thursday at noon in Jerusalem, Sabeel holds a Communion service that is open to the community. It is a time to join together to celebrate the Eucharist, to discuss how the scriptures apply to our lives today, and to pray for the specific needs of this region. Following the 2006 Sabeel International Conference, the Friends of Sabeel coordinators met and discussed the idea of "Waves of Prayer." The premise is that in their respective time zones, individuals and groups around the world will pray together at 12:00 on Thursdays, in solidarity with Sabeel in Jerusalem and with "Friends of Sabeel" worldwide. Starting in Australia, passing through Palestine, and on around the world we will pray for Peace with Justice and focus on specific issues each week.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, August 21, 2008
We continue to pray for the people of Georgia and the governments of Georgia and Russia as Russian troops still have not pulled out. We pray that the situation can be brought to a swift and peaceful end. We pray for all those who have been injured or killed in the fighting and we pray for all illegal occupations to end.
We pray for prisoners. We celebrate the release by Israel of Palestinian prisoners this past week, but are concerned that this release was used as a political move by Israel to grant credibility to the Fatah government and undermine the Hamas government. We continue to pray for reconciliation among Palestinian factions and for the release of all prisoners.
We thank God for the ongoing success and distribution of our Sabeel newsletter in Arabic, which is circulated among our local program participants.
We pray for the continuing planning process for our Young Friends of Sabeel outreach. We hope that this network of young friends will be beneficial for education, advocacy, and outreach efforts around the globe on behalf of the Palestinian Christian community and to promote a just peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, August 21, 2008
We continue to pray for the people of Georgia and the governments of Georgia and Russia as Russian troops still have not pulled out. We pray that the situation can be brought to a swift and peaceful end. We pray for all those who have been injured or killed in the fighting and we pray for all illegal occupations to end.
We pray for prisoners. We celebrate the release by Israel of Palestinian prisoners this past week, but are concerned that this release was used as a political move by Israel to grant credibility to the Fatah government and undermine the Hamas government. We continue to pray for reconciliation among Palestinian factions and for the release of all prisoners.
We thank God for the ongoing success and distribution of our Sabeel newsletter in Arabic, which is circulated among our local program participants.
We pray for the continuing planning process for our Young Friends of Sabeel outreach. We hope that this network of young friends will be beneficial for education, advocacy, and outreach efforts around the globe on behalf of the Palestinian Christian community and to promote a just peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sabeel Wave of Prayer
Each Thursday at noon in Jerusalem, Sabeel holds a Communion service that is open to the community. It is a time to join together to celebrate the Eucharist, to discuss how the scriptures apply to our lives today, and to pray for the specific needs of this region. Following the 2006 Sabeel International Conference, the Friends of Sabeel coordinators met and discussed the idea of "Waves of Prayer." The premise is that in their respective time zones, individuals and groups around the world will pray together at 12:00 on Thursdays, in solidarity with Sabeel in Jerusalem and with "Friends of Sabeel" worldwide. Starting in Australia, passing through Palestine, and on around the world we will pray for Peace with Justice and focus on specific issues each week.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, August 14, 2008
We pray for peace between Russia and Georgia. We mourn those who have died in this violence and pray for comfort for their families.
We pray for the small boy who died this week due to lack of permission to leave Gaza for medical treatment, moving this number to over one hundred who have died during this last year. We pray that efforts like the Free Gaza Boat will raise international consciousness about this deteriorating situation.
We give thanks for Sabeel's Open Forum this week that tackles the challenging subject of what a future Palestinian state would look like. We pray that participants will be inspired after the conversation to work for their vision of a just resolution to the conflict.
We give thanks for the work of Les Amis de Sabeel and their commitment to translating the work of Sabeel in French so that more people around the world are able to read, understand and act.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, August 14, 2008
We pray for peace between Russia and Georgia. We mourn those who have died in this violence and pray for comfort for their families.
We pray for the small boy who died this week due to lack of permission to leave Gaza for medical treatment, moving this number to over one hundred who have died during this last year. We pray that efforts like the Free Gaza Boat will raise international consciousness about this deteriorating situation.
We give thanks for Sabeel's Open Forum this week that tackles the challenging subject of what a future Palestinian state would look like. We pray that participants will be inspired after the conversation to work for their vision of a just resolution to the conflict.
We give thanks for the work of Les Amis de Sabeel and their commitment to translating the work of Sabeel in French so that more people around the world are able to read, understand and act.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Sabeel Wave of Prayer
Each week at 12:00 in Jerusalem Sabeel holds a Communion service that is open to the community. It is a time to join together to celebrate the eucharist, to discuss how the scriptures apply to our lives today, and to pray for the specific needs of this region. Our hope is that in our respective time zones, individuals and groups around the world will pray together at 12:00 on Thursdays, in solidarity with Sabeel in Jerusalem and with “Friends of Sabeel” worldwide. Starting in Australia, passing through Palestine, and continuing on around the world we pray for Peace with Justice and focus on specific issues each week.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, August 07, 2008
We pray for Gaza. We mourn the recent infighting between Hamas and Fatah factions and pray for the families of those hurt and killed. We pray for residents of Gaza who are denied entry into Israel for medical treatment, many of whom are being pressured into becoming informants in exchange for necessary treatment. We pray for God’s help in bringing justice and peace to the people of Gaza.
We pray for all those affected by the severe drought in the region, especially rural villages in the West Bank who face these hot summer days without adequate water. We pray that the Israeli government treat all of the people in this land, citizens and occupied, with an equitable distribution of water .
We pray for the local and international participants in Sabeel’s young adult conference as they travel to their respective homes. We thank God for their enthusiastic participation, and pray for their courage to share the stories and to advocate for a just solution to the conflict.
We thank God for the hundreds of "peace" squares that have been sent to Sabeel through our Friends of Sabeel Netherlands chapter for our Peace Tapestry. We are in awe of the diversity of visions of peace offered by our friends, both locally and internationally.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, August 07, 2008
We pray for Gaza. We mourn the recent infighting between Hamas and Fatah factions and pray for the families of those hurt and killed. We pray for residents of Gaza who are denied entry into Israel for medical treatment, many of whom are being pressured into becoming informants in exchange for necessary treatment. We pray for God’s help in bringing justice and peace to the people of Gaza.
We pray for all those affected by the severe drought in the region, especially rural villages in the West Bank who face these hot summer days without adequate water. We pray that the Israeli government treat all of the people in this land, citizens and occupied, with an equitable distribution of water .
We pray for the local and international participants in Sabeel’s young adult conference as they travel to their respective homes. We thank God for their enthusiastic participation, and pray for their courage to share the stories and to advocate for a just solution to the conflict.
We thank God for the hundreds of "peace" squares that have been sent to Sabeel through our Friends of Sabeel Netherlands chapter for our Peace Tapestry. We are in awe of the diversity of visions of peace offered by our friends, both locally and internationally.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Sabeel Wave of Prayer
Each week at 12:00 in Jerusalem Sabeel holds a Communion service that is open to the community. It is a time to join together to celebrate the eucharist, to discuss how the scriptures apply to our lives today, and to pray for the specific needs of this region. Our hope is that in our respective time zones, individuals and groups around the world will pray together at 12:00 on Thursdays, in solidarity with Sabeel in Jerusalem and with “Friends of Sabeel” worldwide. Starting in Australia, passing through Palestine, and continuing on around the world we pray for Peace with Justice and focus on specific issues each week.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, July 31, 2008
We pray for comfort for the Palestinian families in Jerusalem facing home demolitions and evictions this summer. The increased activity of settlement growth and house demolitions have left many in the fragile Jerusalem community worn down by the constant stress. We celebrate the house that was rebuilt this week by the Israeli Coalition Against House Demolition's summer "Re-building Camp" and thank God for people willing to take a stand against injustice.
We thank God for the ruling of the Israeli Supreme Court which declared the injustice of the construction of the Wall on the land of the village of Jayyous. The decision that route of the Wall must be changed is a tribute to the nonviolent resistance to the Wall of the people of Jayyous and we pray that the decision will be implemented immediately
We pray for the growth and learning of the youth participating in the Sabeel Young Adult Conference during this week. We are grateful for this opportunity for Palestinian and interational young people to worship, pray and study together about what makes for a just peace.
We pray that general meeting of Friends of Sabeel North America taking place this weekend bears fruit for all who attend and inspires them in their important work.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Israeli Settlers Pursue Palestinian School Children
Palestinian Children encounter many obstacles to their education: harrassment and violence from settlers, impediments, such as roadblocks and checkpoints and in some cases, damage or closure of their schools. Accompanying children to school has been one of Christian Peacemaker Teams' violence reduction programs for many years in the West Bank.
A few incidents four years ago convinced the Israeli Knesset that children near At-Tuwani needed an escort from Israeli soldiers to protect them from settler violence:
The children continue to risk injury from settlers when their military escort is late or fails to appear.
Reprinted with Permission from Christian Peacemaker Teams
Cross-Posted at Booman Tribune and Street Prophets
A few incidents four years ago convinced the Israeli Knesset that children near At-Tuwani needed an escort from Israeli soldiers to protect them from settler violence:
In 2004, two CPT members, Kim Lamberty and Chris Brown in At-Tuwani were severely injured when settlers attacked them as they were walking children to school.[17] A few days later, the team, along with Operation Dove and Amnesty International members were again attacked. In response to these attacks, the Israeli Knesset Committee for Children's Rights initiated an order to have soldiers escort the Palestinian children to school in At-Tuwani
The children continue to risk injury from settlers when their military escort is late or fails to appear.
RELEASE:
Israeli Settlers Pursue Palestinian Children on Their Way to
Summer Camp; Israeli Military Fails to Escort Children
24 July 2008
AT-TUWANI – On Wednesday 23 July, three Israeli settlers, one masked and wielding a stick, pursued 14 Palestinian children who were on their way to a summer camp in At-Tuwani. The children from the villages of Tuba and Maghaer Al-Abeed waited 30 minutes for the Israeli military escort that should have accompanied them on the most direct road between the villages of Tuba and At-Tuwani. When the military failed to arrive, the children began walking along a long path through the hills to At-Tuwani. When the children neared the illegal Israeli settlement outpost of Havot Ma'on, three settlers came out from the outpost and began walking in the direction of the children. The settlers had two dogs with them.
International observers yelled to the children to alert them to the approaching settlers, who were pursuing them from behind. The children ran down and across a valley to a location further from the settlers. They continued to At-Tuwani. The settlers remained on a hill top near Havot Ma’on, watching the children as they walked toward the schoool.
The previous day, Tuesday 22 July, the military escort never arrived to escort the children to summer camp. Seven children took a long path to the school. They told international observers that at least eight other children did not attend summer camp because they were too afraid to come to school without an escort. The mayor of At-Tuwani spoke with Israeli military to coordinate the escort for the children. However, several military spokespersons and soldiers on the ground denied being ordered to escort the children.
In 2004 the Israeli Knesset recommended that the Israeli military carry out a daily escort of the children of Tuba and Maghaer Al-Abeed to their school in At-Tuwani in response to settler violence against them. In 2006 Israeli Minister of Defense stated that the illegal outpost of Havot Ma’on should be dismantled because of the settlers’ violence towards school children. During the 2007-2008 school year, settlers used violence against these children on at least 14 occasions.
Reprinted with Permission from Christian Peacemaker Teams
Cross-Posted at Booman Tribune and Street Prophets
Sabeel Wave of Prayer
Each Thursday at noon in Jerusalem, Sabeel holds a Communion service that is open to the community. It is a time to join together to celebrate the Eucharist, to discuss how the scriptures apply to our lives today, and to pray for the specific needs of this region. Following the 2006 Sabeel International Conference, the Friends of Sabeel coordinators met and discussed the idea of "Waves of Prayer." The premise is that in their respective time zones, individuals and groups around the world will pray together at 12:00 on Thursdays, in solidarity with Sabeel in Jerusalem and with "Friends of Sabeel" worldwide. Starting in Australia, passing through Palestine, and on around the world we will pray for Peace with Justice and focus on specific issues each week.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, July 24, 2008
We pray for the visits of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and U.S. presidential candidate Barak Obama to Palestine and Israel this week. We hope that these visits will open the eyes of these leaders to the imbalance of power that continues to breed violence in this region, that in the end they will commit themselves to the things that make for peace-justice, truth, and liberation.
We pray for Palestinian students around the West Bank and Gaza who have scholarships to study abroad but are having trouble leaving the country due to visa problems. We pray that the Israeli government will allow these students to continue their studies and achieve their human potential.
We pray for Sabeel's Third Young Adult Conference, which begins Thursday, July 24 and focuses on the 60 years since the Nakba of 1948. We pray for all the international and local young adults who will participate, that they will grow in community and that they will gain a greater understanding of the history, present reality, and prospects for change in Palestine and Israel.
We celebrate the opening of the Sabeel photo exhibit at the YWCA Jerusalem this week. We thank God for the commitment of Canadian Friends of Sabeel in updating the photo exhibit, and hope that this exhibit will be a powerful witness to the memory of the Nakba and the story of the Palestinians.
Wave of Prayer for Thursday, July 24, 2008
We pray for the visits of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and U.S. presidential candidate Barak Obama to Palestine and Israel this week. We hope that these visits will open the eyes of these leaders to the imbalance of power that continues to breed violence in this region, that in the end they will commit themselves to the things that make for peace-justice, truth, and liberation.
We pray for Palestinian students around the West Bank and Gaza who have scholarships to study abroad but are having trouble leaving the country due to visa problems. We pray that the Israeli government will allow these students to continue their studies and achieve their human potential.
We pray for Sabeel's Third Young Adult Conference, which begins Thursday, July 24 and focuses on the 60 years since the Nakba of 1948. We pray for all the international and local young adults who will participate, that they will grow in community and that they will gain a greater understanding of the history, present reality, and prospects for change in Palestine and Israel.
We celebrate the opening of the Sabeel photo exhibit at the YWCA Jerusalem this week. We thank God for the commitment of Canadian Friends of Sabeel in updating the photo exhibit, and hope that this exhibit will be a powerful witness to the memory of the Nakba and the story of the Palestinians.
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