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Cornerstone No. 191, page 17 Espérer contre toute espérance By Jean-Denis Kraege Product details � � � � � Paperback Publisher: Van Dieren (28 Feb. 2017) Language: French ISBN-10: 2374660052 ISBN-13: 978-2374660059 Suriname WDP Committee World Day of Prayer On Friday, March 2nd, the World Day of Prayer was celebrated at Christ Church, our sister church in Lausanne. We woke up to thick SNOW and therefore many people found it difficult, even with public transport, to attend the Service. We had planned to bring Melody, our faithful organist, but accidents and holdups on the icy snowy roads made it impossible for her to be with us. Fortunately, Mr. Edgar Wilson, husband of Rev. Marée Wilson, was with us and had all the hymns on a CD! He really saved the situation and although numbers were down quite significantly, we were able to join fellow worshippers the world over to pray for Suriname and for the world with all its present uncertainty and suffering. A group of young people from Youth with a Mission were able to be with us and enjoyed sharing the buffet lunch when we were able to make their acquaintance. As each year, this ecumenical celebration is a golden opportunity to meet with friends and members of other English speaking churches in the area and we thank everyone for their valuable contribution both in presence and financial donations for Suriname. Geraldine Ewen