NGO calls for unity in prayer

Beitbridge Bureau Chief THE Concerned Christians of Zimbabwe has called on the nation to unite and pray for an end to the challenges facing the country and the African continent. In a statement yesterday, the South Africa-based NGO’s Secretary-General, Mr Giyani Dube said: "We believe that only through prayer can all our troubles be solved. "Our diversities and our humanity is not merely defined by our languages, skin colour, political, religious, social and economic affiliation but rather by our abilities to realise, deal and collectively pray over the challenges that bedevil our communities. "Our hope as Christians is that all challenges faced by our beloved country Zimbabwe will one day come to an end through the power of the Almighty God. We believe that only throu-gh prayer are we able to overcome all ills." He said a number of activities had been lined up such as prayer meetings, fasting sessions and musical galas across the continent. "An all night prayer meeting which was scheduled for the 17th of December 2010 has been deferred to a date yet to be announced. We call upon all people to fast and pray for our country on the 17th of December, 2010 from 6am to 12 noon." he said. Mr Dube said they were concerned with issues including corruption, HIV/Aids, documentation, poverty, peace and stability and elections "We the peace loving, concerned Christians are inviting you to pray for issues of concern such as; peace and stability in Zimbabwe and Africa. "Let us pray for the end of any form of violence, love and unity. As long as Zimbabweans are not united and love each other and their God, then there is no promise of a better Zimbabwe." source; Herald 16 December 2010 www.herald.co.zw