Asian churches observe Asia Sunday focused on the theme ‘Myanmar: God of Hope, Fill Us with Joy and Peace’
Chiang Mai: The member churches and councils of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) observed the Asia Sunday - 2024 on the theme ‘Myanmar: God of Hope, Fill Us with Joy and Peace’.
Asia Sunday is annually observed normally on the Sunday preceding the Pentecost, and coincides with the anniversary of the founding of the CCA in 1957.
Churches and ecumenical partners organize special prayer and worship services on Asia Sunday reflecting on the special theme. This year's Asia Sunday highlighting the ongoing conflict situation and human rights violations in Myanmar, aims to rekindle awareness and engagement within both church and broader societal contexts, addressing the pressing issues related to peace and security in Myanmar
CCA staff members together with the General Secretary joined the worship service at the Payap Church of the Church of Christ in Thailand First District.
Mary Thi Aung shared with the congregation the significance of this year’s Asia Sunday theme and highlighted the worsening conditions in Myanmar, marked by forced conscription, travel restrictions on young individuals, and pervasive surveillance by armed forces, leading to heightened fear and uncertainty among the youth.
The General Secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) Dr Mathews George Chunakara shared about the tumultuous situation in Myanmar during the past three years since the 2021 military coup.
The CCA General Secretary called upon churches across Asia to extend comprehensive aid and support to the people of Myanmar, transforming collective prayers into tangible acts of compassion and solidarity during times of darkness and despair.
The worship service was led by Rev. Teerapong Chaisri, Vicar of the Payap Church in the first district of the Church of Christ in Thailand, a member of the CCA.
For more photos, please click here: Photo Gallery (Asia Sunday 2024)