Mary Stata writes for Third Way Cafe about the struggle for peace in the country of Sudan:
The people of Sudan are all too familiar with war. For two decades, a brutal conflict between the North and the South killed and displaced millions. Since 2003, the people of Darfur have endured targeted attacks of their villages by government supported militia.
Four years ago, the United States helped broker the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that officially ended this conflict. Three years ago, the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) was signed, in hopes of ending the conflict. Despite an unprecedented effort by the international community to bring stability, a sustainable peace remains elusive for Sudan.
Churches around the country are invited to participate in a weekend of prayer and action for peace in Sudan from August 28-30. Over the weekend, congregations are encouraged to collect and submit prayers for peace in Sudan. Prayers should include name, congregation, and address, including zip code, and can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the Mennonite Central Committee U.S. Washington Office. Sign up to be involved here. Click here for worship resources.
Read the complete article at Third Way Cafe.
