Jesaja 61:4

When Jesus announced the start of his ministry, he used the words of Isaiah 61. His mission, he declared was to bring good news to the poor; releasing the captive, binding up the broken hearted, comforting those who mourn. But what does good news look like?

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme in 2016, "Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord", is inspired by two verses from the First Letter of St Peter. The resources have been prepared by members of different churches in Latvia.

So many of us are living frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed. But we don't have to stay this way. New habits can be formed. Fresh hope can be found. Joy is truly right around the corner. But how do we get there? The spiritual practice of gratitude is often the missing key to unlock the hope, joy, and beauty around us.

Das Evangelium ist eine Botschaft der Freiheit. Wir wissen das aus erster Hand, weil wir befreit wurden. Wir waren tot und jetzt leben wir. Wir waren verloren und wurden gefunden. Uns wurde Freiheit geschenkt, um sicherzustellen, dass auch andere Freiheit finden. Mache mit uns eine 5-tägige Reise und lerne, wie du dich als Botschafter für die Freiheit einsetzen kannst und damit Menschen für Jesus gewinnst.