Centre de Formation Pastoral et Théologique de Béthanie

Fête de l'école.
Maternelle de Bethanie.

Un grand merci à mes nouveaux followers !

Jeanjacques Hmuzo, Arshnwtr Lsltde, Zimolaheng Ponoz, Denise Wajej Wadrenges, Eioli Vava Znp, Sonyz Qenegei, Nuas Ft, Wazeze Nynaj, Tasie Hmaloko

Un grand merci à mes nouveaux followers ! Bienvenue.

Jeanjacques Hmuzo, Arshnwtr Lsltde, Zimolaheng Ponoz, Denise Wajej Wadrenges, Eioli Vava Znp, Sonyz Qenegei, Nuas Ft, Wazeze Nynaj, Tasie Hmaloko

SUNDAY 14 JULY TO BE OBSERVED AS FREEDOM SUNDAY FOR KANAKY & MA’OHI NUI

Dear sisters, brothers and friends of the Pasifika Household of God,

Warm Pacific Greetings from the PCC Secretariat!!

Thank you for your continued support and prayers for our sisters and brothers in Kanaky

Next Sunday, the 14th of July is the National Day of France. The date commemorates the storming of the Bastille, a medieval armoury, fortress and political prison, on 14 July 1789.The Bastille then represented royal authority in the centre of Paris and was seen by the revolutionaries as a symbol of the monarchy's abuse of power. Its fall was the flashpoint of the French Revolution.

At a time when our sisters and brothers in Kanaky continue to suffer from the colonial political and socio-economic colonisation by France, which has led to outbreaks of violence, particularly by youth who are deeply frustrated by the French government’s duplicitous approach to Kanaky’s decolonisation, and poverty, lack of equitable development and repression of the dignity of Kanaks; and at a time when our family in Ma’ohi Nui also continues to struggle for the decolonisation process in their islands, as well as justice for 50 years of nuclear devastation on their fenua and people – this national day is a mockery of the phase “Liberty, Equality and Fraternity” proclaimed during the French Revolution, inscribed in the French 1958 constitution and today an integral part of French national heritage.

At a time when the cry of self-determination echoes from many communities within our Pasifika Household of God, and the commemoration of national days and other events by colonisers are being challenged. We are reminded by our commitments made at the 12th General Assembly that:
· We affirm that Kanaky has always been and must remain Pasifika.
· We stand ready to support Kanaky’s pursuit of independence from France through a referendum promised by the French republic.
· We commit to supporting efforts to improve the wellbeing of the Kanak people.
· We will voyage together for the holistic Self-Determination of Kanaky, Maohi, West Papua, Bouganville, the Land now called Australia, Aotearoa and other territories who seek liberation and justice.

With these commitments in mind, we humbly ask that all PCC members mark Sunday 14th July, 2024 as Kanaky and Ma’ohi Nui Freedom Sunday (noting West Papua has a special day on 1 December that we already commemorate).

The revised common lectionary texts for Sunday 14th July are significant for reflecting on the struggle for truth, justice and freedom and a God who loves and liberates:

· Psalm 24 (The Earth is the Lord’s),
· 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 (David dances before the Ark of the Covenant),
· Ephesians 1:3-14 (God predestined the world for love and this love is for all humanity), and
· Mark 6:14-29 (Herod’s ex*****on of John the Baptist)

We ask that intercessory prayers please include Kanaky, Ma’ohi Nui and other communities struggling for decolonisation, self-determination and the flourishing of indigenous and vulnerable communities.

It is our deep hope that our prayers for Kanaky and Ma’ohi Nui this Sunday will be heard as a cry of the Pasifika Household of God on earth as in heaven.

My sincere appreciation for your kind consideration of this humble request.

I remain your servant for Christ and the Peace of the Pasifika Household of God,
James

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Béthanie vous invite à une journée de Jeûne et prière aujourd'hui, Jeudi 27 Juin 2024. Le jeûne débute à 6h jusqu'à 18h.

7h30: Prière pour nos familles endeuillées
8h: Marche Méditative - Introspection - Prière pour les nécessiteux
10h30:11h30: Louange et Prière
13h30-15h: Animation Biblique sur la notion de Justice de Dieu
15h-17h: Auto-reflection sur les thèmes clés et préparation pour le temps de prière pour la situation du pays:
1.Reconnaissance et actions de grâce envers Dieu
La Paix, La Justice, La Vérité, et l’Amour de Dieu pour ses enfants
2.La situation de Crise de Notre Pays ; Le Leadership de nos Responsables ; Les injustices auxquelles le peuple fait face
3.La situation de notre jeunesse
4. La situation des autres peuples autochtones et leurs dignités et libération
5.Nos enfants, frères, et sœurs, jeunes, papas, qui nous ont quitté trop tôt ainsi que leurs familles endeuillées ; Tous ceux qui ont perdus leurs moyens de subsistances ces dernières semaines !
6. La Transformation de Notre Humanité par l’Élévation de notre conscience et par l'Amour
17h-18h: Temps de prière et cloture de la journée de Jeûne et prière.

Vous êtes invités à nous rejoindre à Béthanie, ou à participer là où vous êtes. Nous essayerons de faire des Live selon les possibilités.

La Communauté de Béthanie vous souhaite une bonne journée bénie !