World Day of Prayer is this Friday

News Release
Carolyn Kreger

God’s Wisdom Provides New Understanding - Written by the women of Guyana

The Cooperative Republic of Guyana is located on the northern coast of South America; it is the only English-speaking country on the continent. “Guyana”, an Amerindian word which means “Land of Many Waters” is home tot he highest single-drop waterfall in the world, Kaieteur Falls, nearly five times as high as the Niagara Falls.
Poverty is one of the major issues affecting a significant proportion of the Guyanese population. Floods in 2005 and 2006 had a devastating impact on numerous communities in the costal areas. Since the 1960’s there has been a steady migration to other countries resulting in a decreasing population.
There is a growing concern about the steady increase in the proportion of women infected by HIV/AIDS in Guyana. There is a strong link between violence against women and HIV/AIDS. Domestic violence remains at an alarming level and trafficking inn persons has also been linked with this issue. Government, church, faith-based communities, civic and non-governmental organizations are working to improve social conditions.
Please join us, and invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer service and learn more about Guyana and its unique culture and heritage. Join Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and 2,000 communities across Canada who will gather on the World Day of Prayer and pray and act in solidarity with the people of Guyana.
A local World Day of Prayer service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church (Bergland) Friday, March 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
For more information on the WDP services in this community, please contact: Carolyn Kreger at 488-5714.