01 Aug 2006

August 2006 - CCM Press Release on Lebanon

The current situation in the Middle East is really sad because of the senseless loss of life involving civilians from both sides of the Lebanese-Israeli border.

Any attempt to help find a solution to the conflict deserves to be supported. More importantly, any effort to provide humanitarian aid to the victims of the conflict should be given a helping hand.

In response to the unfolding tragedy in Lebanon, the Council of Churches calls upon all churches:

To pray for and to take special offerings in order to support the humanitarian relief work that is urgently required by those affected by the on-going conflict. 

Under the banner of ACT International, foreign and local relief volunteers are working with Lebanese and UN officials to ensure that aid gets to communities as fast as possible.

Cheques should be made out to
"Council of Churches of Malaysia"
and the words "Lebanon Relief Fund" written behind the cheque. 

For further information of Relief Work that is already in place go to CCM Website for details: www.ccmalaysia.org

Bishop Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Lim Cheng Ean                                                      Rev. Dr. Hermen Shastri
                   President                                                                                         General Secretary

DATE: 25th July 2006


SPECIAL PRAYER FOR LEBANON

Almighty God, the source of our hope, we pray for all those
affected by the war raging in Lebanon, Israel and in Palestine.

In your mercy,
watch over those who have lost their loved ones, their homes
and those who have fled to other countries.

In your power,
Turn the hearts of political leaders that they will find the firm
resolve to put an end to all hostilities.

In your compassion,
Be with all relief volunteers as they tend to those traumatized
by the war.

In the name of Christ, the Lord over all human affairs, we pray. AMEN