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Category Archives: Peace, Justice and Poverty Relief Task Force Updates
October 3, 2021 Peace Moment
Octobe 3 Peace Moment/Meditation/Prayer As I write this, Haiti has experienced more chaos. This time in the form of a 7.2 earthquake. Earlier this summer, Haiti has gone through political turmoil and now it is hurricane season. The picture from … Continue reading
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September 26, 2021 Peace Moment
Besides the verses from Esther and Jesus’ teachings in Mark, the 5th chapter of the epistle of James is a focus scripture for today. In verses 19 -20 we find this counsel. (NRSV) My brothers and sisters, if … Continue reading
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September 12, 2021 Peace Moment
Prayer for Peace for September 12 by Glenn Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice. – Proverbs 1:20 In 2018, President Veazey and the USA Team of Apostles issued statements regarding the then current … Continue reading
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August 22, 2021 Peace Moment
It isn’t Over until it’s Over. No matter how hard we want this pandemic to be over it is not. It seems like we are certainly in it for the long haul. Some may feel that the past year and … Continue reading
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August 15, 2021 Peace Moment
Peace Moment for Aug 15th Deb Crowley “While it is our responsibility to not purposefully offend another, it is even a greater responsibility that we not let ourselves be offended.” I’ve pondered these words of wisdom many times over the … Continue reading
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August 1, 2021 Peace Moment
Peace Moment August 1, 2021 Steve Peace Moment Introduction The observance is planned by the Des Moines Faith Committee for Peace. Lamoni Heartland Mission Center and the Northwest congregation are both financial co-sponsors of the event.The primary purpose of this … Continue reading
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Green Congregation Checklist and Other Ideas
I participated in a learning and a worship experience with Evangelist Susan Oxley today who shared insight into Earth Stewardship, Sacredness of Creation and Climate Change. Susan is a member of the North America Climate Justice Team, an ad hoc … Continue reading
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July 25, 2021 Peace Moment
For July 25, 2021 Prayer for Peace and Peace Moment with introduction Introduction Each week we hear a Peace Moment in addition to the prayer for peace. This week’s Peace Moment is by Jeannine Ward. PEACE MOMENT Peace was created … Continue reading
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July 18, 2021 Peace Prayer
By Claudia Schooler God of peace in the midst of pandemic, God of hope that cancels despair, God who sings joy in the middle or sorrow, Great God of love, hear our prayer. In crisis and hardship you answer … Continue reading
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July 18, 2021 Peace Moment
Listen to the Prophetic Voice (Mark 6:30-34, 53-56) Claudia Schooler The beginning and the end of Mark, chapter 6 tell of how Jesus and the disciples were constantly sought after by throngs of people who wanted to learn or … Continue reading
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