Prayers for Peacemakers, May 2, 2013

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  Epixel* for May 5, 2013
 
 

Let the nations be glad
and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples
with equity and guide the nations
upon earth. Selah  -Psalm 67:4

*epixel: a snapshot-epistle to the churches related to and appearing with 
a text from the upcoming Sunday’s Revised Common Lectionary readings.

Prayers for Peacemakers, May 2, 2013

Holy Spirit, spur willing churches and people of faith to undertake bold, compassionate acts of justice-building, to disrupt corrupt, oppressive systems and to proclaim and enact the healing of the nations. Anoint Christian Peacemaker Teams and Outreach Coordinator Sarah Thompson with evangelical fervor.

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