World Day of Prayer Celebrates Zimbabwe
World Day of Prayer is a Christian women-led ecumenical movement that aims to bring together people of various races, cultures, and traditions in a yearly communion of Prayer Day.
The women of Zimbabwe have written this year’s service. Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia, is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. The meaning of Zimbabwe is ‘House of Stones’.
The country has an estimated population of about 16 million people with 16 official languages. Christianity is the major religion observed by more than 80% of the population.
A major attraction there is Victoria Falls, considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Zimbabwe has one of the highest literacy rates in Africa at 91 percent.
Friday March 6th the World Day of Prayer service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church on Meadow Drive at 11 a.m. The women of Peace Lutheran Church and First Presbyterian Church have been coordinating the parts of the service and luncheon,with their theme: “Rise! Take Your Mat and Walk” based on John 5:2-9.
There will be involvement by women from First Baptist Church, Allen AME Church as well as Peace Lutheran and First Presbyterian.
If you would like to participate please contact Mary Anne Fenske (Peace Lutheran Church), 214-663-5008 or Annette Griesbach (First Presbyterian Church), 512-760-8140.
First Presbyterian February/March events
Feb. 26—Ash Wednesday service at 6 p.m., Imposition of Ashes.
March 6—co-hosting World Day of Prayer; host church Peace Lutheran Church, Meadow Dr., 11 a.m. with fellowship lunch to follow; host country Zimbabwe.
Mar. 24—following Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Pastor David will lead a presentation/clinic on smart phone operation and avoiding scams at the Library at 12 noon.
March 29–5th Sunday Music Service at 10:30 a.m. followed by a fellowship lunch. For the month of March we will be collecting supplies for PAC Pals.
St Thomas holds Ash Wednesday Service
St. Thomas Episcopal Church will have Ash Wednesday services starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
The public is invited to attend.
Peace Lutheran Ash Wednesday, Lent events
On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, Peace Lutheran will be holding two services: 12-noon and 6:30 p.m. A light lunch will be served after the noon service. All are invited.
The Wednesday Lent Soup Suppers will be starting on March 6 and will run throughout Lent: March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 1. Suppers will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a short service at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
New Hope Missionary hosts family/friends
New Hope Missionary Church will host Family and Friends Day on March 8 at 3:30 p.m.
Guest speaker will be Pastor Winfred Tyler from the Simmonsville Baptist Church in Killeen.
St. Joseph’s to celebrate 140th anniversary
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will be celebrating their 140th anniversary on Saturday, March 7, at the Rockdale KC Hall.
Bishop Joe S. Vasquez will preside over mass at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow. The KC Hall will cater chicken with parishioners providing sides.
All past and present members are invited to attend.
RSVP at 512-446-2049 or stjosephroc@yahoo.com.
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