The ‘World Day of Prayer’ is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative, under the motto “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action,” and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March.
The movement aims to bring together women of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year. Every year, worship service focuses on a different country and a specific theme. Vanuatu, a chain of islands to the east of Australia, a land prone to earthquakes, cyclones, volcanic eruptions and rising sea levels was the country selected for 2021 and the theme: ‘Build on a Strong Foundation’
The newly elected Executive Committee members of ECFNJ for the years 2021-2023 were present and took lead in organizing the WDP meeting which was a blessing to all who attended in person and virtually. We praise God that all twenty New Jersey churches joined in prayer for a common cause in spite of COVID limitations.
Ecumenical Christian Fellowship of New Jersey (ECFNJ) hosted the ‘World Day of Prayer’ at St. Peter’s Mar Thoma Church, 56 Ridgewood Road, Washington Township on Saturday March 6, 2021. ECFNJ is a Christian Fellowship of NJ and a registered 501(c)3 religious charitable org in USA, comprising around 20 South Indian, Kerala origin episcopal churches. All the twenty Churches from various denominations participated during this World Day of Prayer program. Due to State mandated COVID limitations, meeting was broadcast live, in- person participation was limited to organizers and the choir. We praise God that ECFNJ could co- ordinate and take the lead in organizing this event. Event can be watched live by siting link below. https://fb.me/e/JhKZYB7n
Meeting was presided by ECFNJ President Rev. Thomas K. Thomas, Vicar St. Stephen’s Mar Thoma Church, East Brunswick, NJ attended by Fr. Anthony Pullukatt Xavier, St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Church, Somerset, NJ: Rev Joby Joy, past president of ECFNJ, Vicar, Immanuel CSI Church, Elizabeth, NJ who was also the keynote speaker: Rev. Sam T Mathew, Vicar of St. Peter’s Mar Thoma Church: Rev. Babu K Mathew, Vicar, St. Stephen’s Indian Orthodox Church, Midland Park, NJ and Rev. Jaisen A Thomas, Redeemer Mar Thoma Church, Waldwick, NJ.
Ecumenical Christian Fellowship of NJ seeks prayerful support from all New Jersey churches and members. We invite you to join us in prayer and be part of all Christian activities and programs that are being planned for the next few years.
Regards,
George Thomas, Secretary (201) 214-6000
