Victorious Life

Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer 2022

BY JEMELL MORIAH

WE HAVE MUCH to be thankful for as we approach this year’s Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer on Monday November 7. We survived the first two years of a global pandemic and we’ve learned about trusting God and resilience. We’ve responded to the call to sacrificially care for the vulnerable. Together, we have learned to live safer and to be more adaptable in our worship and service to others.

The war in Ukraine has precipitated an enormous humanitarian crisis as millions of people are displaced and need assistance. The pandemic and the war have affected everyone, especially women, girls, and the most vulnerable in our world. As women who are blessed to live in Canada, many of us may not feel the combined impact of the pandemic, war, and economic uncertainties to the same degree as our sisters in the Global South who already face a deepening hunger crisis and the risk of starvation. Nor do we feel the cut of having to face hunger and homelessness as some of our sisters in the Global North do.

How do we stand fearless and undaunted in the midst of all these uncertainties? Let’s remember how and why the Day of Prayer was formed: After World War Two, the Day of Prayer originated to bring peace between Baptist women of Europe and Asia. Baptist women have a long history of seeking God in times like these for we understand that we cannot fight these fears and insecurities the way the world would. For over seven decades we united in prayer to destroy strongholds and it is through prayer that we are being kept united and strong.

2022 Theme The theme for the 2022 Day of Prayer is “Victorious Life,” based on is 1 Corinthians 2:14 (ERV): “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in victory through Christ. God uses us to spread his knowledge everywhere like a sweet-smelling perfume.”

As you begin your preparation for this year’s observation, I encourage to you to find creative and meaningful ways to gather, pray, and give. The Day of Prayer offering is the main source of income that both Baptist Women of North America (BWNA) and Baptist World Alliance Women depend on to support grassroots global ministries and ministries across North America.

Not planning an in-person Day of Prayer gathering? Gather with other Baptist women and CBWOQ staff as we join in BWNA’s online prayer times.

Jemell is BWNA’s vice-president, Day of Prayer and Promotion and a member of Baptist Women’s racial justice team.

NEW! Global Kick Off Saturday, October 15 Countdown to Nov 7 with a Global Kick Off at noon EST on Baptist World Alliance’s YouTube channel. Day of Prayer Monday, November 7 Mark these times! BWNA will host two Zoom events at 12 p.m. EST and 8 p.m. EST. Share your experience Don’t forget to share your Day of Prayer experiences and pictures with BWNA. Send them to: president@ bwna.today. For more information Visit baptistwomen.com for links plus remittance forms. You’ll also find information at bwna.today.