PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2010

“YOU ARE WITNESSES...” (LUKE 24,48)

The theme that directs this year’s Week of Prayer for Church Unity is the words of the Risen Christ to his disciples “You are witnesses of these things” (Luke 24,48) With these words the Risen Jesus reminds them that even before he suffered he spoke to the of his mission and how the Father’s plan for Him included his Passion and death, in order to thus fulfil what had been written about him “in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms “ (Lk24, 44) The Risen Lord reminded the disciples to give public witness to how much, in truth, the Scriptures had found their fulfilment in Him. Consequently they must proclaim the Good News of the merciful love of God for humanity, revealed in Jesus, the foundation for a new and certain hope that opened human history to the future of salvation that awaited those who believe that Jesus died and rose again for us.

The theme for the 2010 week of prayer for Christian Unity is “You are witnesses of these things.” It comes from chapter 24 of Luke’s gospel which is the central focus of this service. This is also the theme which Scottish Christians have chosen to celebrate the centenary of the Edinburgh Mission Conference.

In 1910 members of the meeting in Edinburgh heard prophetic witness as to how divisions between Christians not only weaken missionary effectiveness, but also the Church and body of Christ and its mission.

In 2010 the Christians of Scotland invite ecumenical gatherings to read aloud the whole of this chapter of Luke. Thus preaching, thanksgiving, intercession and the celebration of being sent out in the name of the gospel can all be fully developed. This will lead to an appreciation of the resurrection of Christ as the source of ecclesial communion, of being sent out in mission, of the intrinsic link between mission and unity and, therefore, of the continual need to renew our commitment to Christian unity.

It was precisely this reciprocal demand for evangelism and for ecumenism that the pioneers of the ecumenical movement of the 20th century emphasised in Edinburgh with such faith, strength and clarity.

25 Enero 2010 , 18,30h Templo Ecuménico
Playa del Inglés

CELEBRACIÓN ECUMÉNICA POR LA UNIDAD DE LOS CRISTIANOS
ÖKUMENISCHER GOTTESDIENST FÜR DIE WOCHE DER EINHEIT DER CHRISTEN
ECUMENICAL SERVICE FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK

“VOSOTROS SOIS TESTIGOS...” (Lc 24,48)
“You are witnesses...”(Luke 24,:48)
“Ihr seid Zeugen...”(Lukas 24,48)

Órgano y entrada de los sacerdotes y pastores / Orgelvorspiel und Einzug der Pfarrer/Entry of clergy with organ music.
1.- Obispo. En el Nombre del Padre...2.- Walter. Bienvenida en tres idiomas.
3.- Begrübung / Monición de entrada / Opening : Jesús.
4.- Lied / Canto /Hymn: Lobe den Herren...
5.- Grübe der Kirchen /Saludos de las iglesias /Greetings from the churches
deutsch – english – svenska – nederlands – suomi – islandes – noruego – coreano
- italiano – español.
6.- Gebet des Bischofs /Oración del Obispo / Bishop’s prayer.
7.- Walter: Introducción lecturas.
Aleluya –
Proclamación completa del Evangelio de San Lucas cap. 24
Aleluya
8.- Homilía del Obispo /Bishop’s Homily / Predig
9.- Introduce Walter : Órgano y colecta. Canon “ Testigos “
10.- Proclamación de la Fe / Creed / Glaubensbekenntnis (Cada uno en su Credo)
11.- Introduce Walter : Fürbitten / Oración de los Fieles/ Prayers of the Faithful .
Introducción : Obispo /Bishop / Bischofs.
deutsch – english – svenska – nederlands – suomi – islandes – noruego – coreano italiano – español
Conclusión Obispo.
12.- Introduce Walter : Vaterunser / El Padre Nuestro / The Lord’s Prayer.
13.- Zeichen des Friedens /Signo de la Paz /The Sign of Peace: Canto :” Nos envias por el Mundo “
14.- Oración final (del Obispo) Schlussgebet /. Closing Prayer
15.- Bendición solemne del Obispo / Schlussgebet / Solemn Blessing
16.- Schlublied /Canto final Final Hymn :” Amazing Grace “
17.- Conclusión (Monición Final ) Schlubwort /Closing Address : Walter
18.- Música del órgano y salida de los sacerdotes, clergy exit to organ music. Orgelnechspiel und Auszug der Pfarrer.


See too:
- Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos
- Gebet für die Einheit der Christen 2010
- Bönevecka för enhet bland de Kristna 2010
- Orazione per l´unitá dei cristiani 2010