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The WCC message reflects on the theme, and what it means to the world today.
“Because of the momentous challenges we are facing these days, it is all the more important that you are meeting together, to build up each other’s faith, to strengthen your ties to the Lord and each other, to join in solidarity with fellow Christians everywhere, and to fortify yourselves for service to the wounded and weary, to those who are persecuted for their faith, to migrants and refugees, to the marginalized and alienated,” the message reads. “In the global context of conflicts, violence and wars we need to proclaim afresh and powerfully the message of peace in the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.”
The message continues: “Amidst a climate catastrophe, poverty, hunger, the senseless killings of thousands and thousands of people daily, mainly women and children, the church is called to hold out the hope, light, life and love we have in Christ.”
In conclusion, the message reads: “And so, my fellow disciples, as you join hands in Brisbane, I pray that the God of Life may continue to enlighten your minds, enflame your hearts, and strengthen your resolve to love the Lord and live the Good News through deeds of justice, peace, and love. I wish you well in all your deliberations and decisions and pray that you would be led by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.”
