Hope08

During 2008, Churches throughout the UK are rising to the challenge of love in action and making a difference where they meet.

In the villages, towns and cities of the UK the Church is mobilising to deliver 1 million hours of kindness.

Healthcare Sunday focus for 2008 is Hope.

Here is the Hope08 Declaration which many groups and events have used as a focus for prayer.

A Declaration of Hope for 2008.

With God’s help:

I affirm that in 2008, I intend to bring:-

Harmony in place of discord

Opportunities out of challenges

Praise instead of criticism

Encouragement to replace despair.

We affirm that in our Church, 2008 will be a year of:-

Holiness and wholeness

One purpose for many people

Prayer that leads to action

Everyone finding a place to belong.

We pray that for our community, 2008 will be a year of:-

Healing for those who are broken

Order where there is chaos

Protection for the vulnerable

Enterprise for all.

We pray for our nation, that 2008 will be a year of:-

Health of body mind and spirit

Open-hearted attitudes

Passion for justice and mercy

Expectations and visions fulfilled.

We pray that The God of all Hope will give us the faith and courage to live lives that will release HOPE this year.

I make this declaration and pray this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord.  Amen.

© World Prayer Centre, Birmingham and HOPE 08 Ltd

 

 

 

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