Today was the ‘World Day of Prayer’ and I was fortunate to be at Tecumseh United for the service today with brothers and sisters from the many denominations in Tecumseh and east Windsor. The liturgy was written by the women of Papua New Guinea. The words of prayer and healing offered by women who have been through so much were a powerful witness to those praying on this 9th day of Lent – at least they were powerful words for me.
I was taken with the prayer that was offered a ‘Blessing and Benediction.’
I think that we can all use to be reminded that we are called to go forward. The prayer that we may be empowered to make a difference is wonderful. Hopefully people will draw closer to God if we can better reflect the love that God intends for the world. No better discipline in Lent really that to seek to work harder to be agents of healing to the world.
It's Just Kevin's Corner 
I too attended the World Day of Prayer service at St. Michael and All Angels this afternoon. I have attended many of these services over the years, beginning when my wife was a member of the Interchurch Council of Women and the representative of St. Matthew\’s Church. Since she died in 2004 I have continued to attend and every year I have been inspired and informed by the orders of service that each year are prepared by the Christian women of a third-world country. I would encourage anyone who is able attend these services on the first Friday of March to do so. It is no longer called the "Women\’s" World Day of Prayer so we men can feel comfortable and welcomed.Rev. Bob Chandler, Deacon, St. Matthew\’s, Windsor