THE World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice.
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It is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March and aims to bring together women from various race, cultures and traditions.
This year on Friday, March 2, a service will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Scone at 7pm.
The country of focus for 2018 is the Republic of Suriname – a country of approximately 540,000 inhabitants.
It lies in the North Eastern part of South America. Suriname is a diverse country with much natural beauty flora, mountains and rivers but also great a deal of mining of both Bauxite and Gold.
Violence against women and child exploitation is seen in some areas of Suriname.
If you would like to hear more about this small country please come along and join in with others on Friday, March 2, to St Andrews Uniting Church 76 Main St, Scone at 7pm.
Following the service supper will be served.
