World Day of Prayer - March 1

On Friday evening, March 1, we celebrated World Day of Prayer in the UMC in Strumica.  The service, this year written by the women of France, was lovely.  We were happy to have a good attendance, about 150 women, from Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant churches.  A wonderful time of fellowship followed the service.

Decorations celebrating France, the country highlighted in this year's World Day of Prayer service.

Altar table and pulpit

Zaklina gives the message, based on Matthew 25:31-46. 

Sister Martina gave a short homily.

Readers

Readers

Exchanging greetings after the service

Fellowship time with coffee, tea and cookies after the service

Many thanks to the youth who helped with the service and with the refreshments afterwards