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Bogot\u00e1, Colombia \u2013 \u201cIt is sometimes hard to understand all the dynamics of what is happening in other parts of the world,\u201d says Joanne Dietzel, coordinator of the PA 2015 prayer network; \u201chowever, as we share in prayer we become one body.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the launch of a new, ongoing prayer network, the Deacons Commission and Communications arm of Mennonite World Conference aim to connect the global body in praise and petition before God.<\/p>\n

MWC Info, the monthly e-newsletter includes short prayers concerning member church or regional concerns; the more detailed prayer network email will go out once every two months and occasionally at unscheduled intervals for time-sensitive requests.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are always looking for ways to stay connected in our global Anabaptist family,\u201d says Kristina Toews, MWC Chief Communications officer. \u201cThe prayer network is one way to facilitate more interactive ways of sharing our stories, joys and sorrows. We would love to hear your stories and ideas for more ways to engage.\u201d<\/p>\n

The prayer network will allow prayers for national and regional churches and from MWC partners to be shared more widely. The Deacons Commission will organize a prayer team to respond to personal requests.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery problem or joy has to be taken seriously and is big for the ones who it affects,\u201d says Henk Stenvers, secretary of the Deacons Commission. \u201cSo we want to make sure that even though a request doesn\u2019t reach the global Mennonite news, there will be prayers for the ones who are in need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those who sign up online will receive a regular email with four or five prayer items developed from requests submitted by regional representatives and on issues of concern from our members around the world.<\/p>\n

All messages sent to prayers@mwc-cmm.org<\/a> or left on social media sites will receive prayer, though not all will be included in the regular mailer.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes we are too centred on the circumstances that our own church faces. The prayer network is a wonderful opportunity to walk alongside other churches in compassion,\u201d says C\u00e9sar Garc\u00eda, MWC General Secretary. \u201cMany things can be transformed in this way, starting with our own hearts. Let\u2019s walk with God in prayer \u2013 together!\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information and to sign up, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u2014Mennonite World Conference release<\/em><\/p>\n

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