‘ National Day Prayer Service’ to be held at CEWC this evening
KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) will hold a ‘ National Day Prayer Service’ on Aug 24, starting 7.30pm at the Christian Ecumenical Worship Centre (CEWC) at Jalan Stampin here.
Members of different Christian denominations are welcome to attend the service, which is expected to see about 2,000 people this year.
ACS secretary- general Ambrose Linang said the order of the service would cover different themes of scripture readings and prayer.
“Representatives of various churches will offer prayers for our king, our leaders and our country,” he told a press conference at CEWC yesterday.
“We pray for our lawmakers and leaders in Malaysia and Sarawak
Representatives of various churches will offer prayers for our king, our leaders and our country. Ambrose Linang, Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) secretary-general
so that they will continue to work harmoniously in upholding our religious freedom. The recitation of the Holy Scriptures will be in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Iban, Chinese, Kayan and Bidayuh,” he added.
The theme for this year’s service is ‘For Your Great Name’s Sake’ as inspired by Daniel 9:19.
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah, assisted by Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dato Sri Michael Manyin, will hoist the ‘Jalur Gemilang’ and the state flag before the reading of the scriptures and prayers.
Ambrose said there would also be prayers for peace of the world, unity and harmony among all races and religions, which would be shared by Pastor Denney Nebor of Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church.
“A combined choir comprising members of different churches will lead the service.
“The benediction by heads of churches will be led by Rev Dr Lau Hui Ming representing president of Sarawak Chinese Methodist Church, Rev Dr Ting King Tai.”
Chairman of the prayer service organising committee Pastor Jacob Tupek, its secretary Pastor Terry Valten, Pastor Brian Scott and executive secretary of SDA Mission Pastor Attie Gara were also present at the press conference.