First Sunday In Advent
November 30, 2008
WORLD METHODIST EVANGELISM,
WORLD METHODIST COUNCIL
CALLS THE WORLD METHODIST MOVEMENT TO
PRAY FOR PEACE IN EVERY TONGUE
IN THE NAME OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE

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On the first Sunday in Advent, 30 November 2008 the World Methodist Family on every continent will observe a sacred time of fervent prayer for peace and for all humankind.  From the dawn of this day in the Kingdom of Tonga til the end of the day as the sun sets in Samoa in the South Pacific, the Methodist/Wesleyan family around the world will be praying for peace in many languages. Click here for Pray for Peace Resource Booklet and many other Pray for Peace Resources to help you make your First Sunday in Advent celebration a Prayer for Peace!

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