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Prayers for Peacemakers, October 28, 2015

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October 28, 2015

Prayers for Peacemakers, October 28, 2015

Pray for the communities in Simiti municipality, Colombia, that are experiencing post-election violence. Pray that the authorities and those who benefitted from the previous power structure will respect the will of the people. Christian Peacemaker Teams-Colombia accompanies two communities, El Garzal and Nueva Esperanza, in Simiti.

*Epixel for Sunday, November 1, 2015

Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD.
Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart Psalm 119:1-2

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

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