Jesus – our extraordinary gift

HOPE

“With the profit I will buy school equipment for my children and a cow so my family can drink milk.” – Fentaye Setie

Prayer

Lord of Justice; we know that you area fair and perfect judge.Lord of Righteousness; we recognise that your ways are good and true.Lord of Peace; we submit to your loving and gracious hand.

Come Lord. Establish your just, right and peaceful kingdom.Ignite our hope as we wait for your promises to be fulfilled. Amen.

“Now I have been able to support my younger sister in school and my parents are getting meals three times a day. I am in a good position.”– Janeth Abraham

LOVE

Prayer

Lord our God, purify our hearts with the fire of your love.Lord our God, cleanse our desires with the goodness of your will.Lord our God, heal our minds with the soundness of your ways.

Come Lord. Purify, cleanse and heal your people.Set us ablaze with your love, that nothing may cause us to fall.Amen.

JOY

No longer do people travel long distances for water, instead they can invest their time in economic activities and enjoy better health.– School children in Bugera village

Prayer

God of the oppressed; may your freedom be known by all.God of the outcast; draw everyone near to youwith your love.God of the sick; stretch out your healing hand to our world.

Come Lord. Release, bless and heal your nations.In you, Lord, our joy is aflame and eternal. Amen.

“Before there was no way to talk about our problems to the government, but now we have learnt how to speak to them and know how to get facilities provided.”– Manato Devi PEACE

Prayer

Lord of all; your care for your worldknows no bounds.Lord of all; your love brings about fullness of life.Lord of all; your peace surpasses all understanding.

Come Lord. Make your care, love and peace known to all.Shed the light of your peace into the darkest of places.Amen.

Prayer

Jesus, light of the world; you ignite our hope with your promises.Jesus light of the world; you set us ablaze with your love.Jesus light of the world; you awaken a joy that is eternal.

Jesus light of the world; you shed peace into our hearts.Thank you Jesus, for being the light of our world. Amen.