On Friday, March 4, the women of Chile invite Christians around the world to reflect on the many gifts God has given each of us — and our call to share those gifts.
Participants in the World Day of Prayer celebration will a question that draws them into the Bible, into the real context of Chilean lives and communities.
There are several steps we will take together as they address the question asked in the theme, How many loaves have you?
The Republic of Chile stretches between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains in the extreme southwest of South America.
It borders to the north with Peru, Bolivia and Argentina to the East, with Antarctica to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
In the 16th century, Spanish explorers came to Chile and went on to conquer it, although there was strong resistance from the indigenous peoples, especially the Mapuches in the south.
The conflict went on for four centuries and continues today with disputes about the ownership of their lands. Chile began its independence Sept. 18, 1810.
Christians in more than 170 countries around the world and 2,000 communities across Canada will gather on the World Day of Prayer to pray and act in solidarity with the people of Chile.
A local World Day of Prayer service will be held at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Prairie Valley Road on March 4 at 1:30 p.m.
