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Peace and Reconciliation Ministries for the Korean Peninsula 
Recent reports of an impending nuclear test in
Kiju, North Korea reflect the nuclear crisis of
North Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea (the DPRK). While the United States
pushes for the resumption of the six-nation
talks, China is reportedly opposed to putting
any pressure on North Korea for such talks or
applying sanctions against the country. In the
current tension-driven situation, the advocacy
and reconciliatory role of the General Board of
Global Ministries (GBGM) has been important for
peace in the Asia Pacific Region. Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: Christian love | conflict | GBGM programs | international affairs | United Methodist Church | partners/partnerships | Korea | North Korea | South Korea | Date posted: May 25, 2005
Memories Recent and Distant The last time I had seen Hava Keller, she was 72 years old, bleeding from the leg, and serene. It was a sunny day in April of 2001. Hava was one of a number of Israelis, Palestinians, and internationals who were in the Salfiit region of the West Bank, seeking to remove two large dirt and rock mounds from the road. They had been installed by the Israeli military. Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: conflict | hate | human rights | international affairs | justice | peace | war | Israel | Palestine | Date posted: Aug 14, 2003
In a Land called Palestine 
Tragic stories about people's difficulties
leaving or entering Palestine/Israel are common
among Palestinians. One such story of a
Palestinian being denied basic human rights
struck a particularly personal note with the
staff at the International Center of Bethlehem
(ICB) this week. Internationally-recognized
musician Marwan Abado, an Austrian national of
Palestinian origin, was denied entry upon his
arrival on Sunday, 20 July and he was
subsequently deported on the 21st. Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: Advocacy | communities | conflict | ecumenical | human rights | international affairs | justice | peace | violence | war | Austria | Israel | Palestine | Date posted: Jul 24, 2003
Letters of concern from Churches for Middle East Peace Organization The following letters come to us from The Reverend Sandra K. Olewine who is a missionary of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church assigned to Catholic Relief Services in Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine. Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: Advocacy | finance | human rights | international affairs | peace | Israel | Palestine | Date posted: Jul 16, 2003
A Dose of Reality
Rev Sandra Olewine, United methodist missionary
serving as United Methodist Liason sends her
thoughts on the recent changes in Bethlehem. Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: communities | human rights | international affairs | justice | Israel | Palestine | Date posted: Jul 02, 2003
UM Missionary, Rev. Sandra Olewine in Palestine : thoughts on the 'road map' Many people the world over seem to be breathing a sigh of relief that the 'long awaited road map' has now been presented officially to both Palestinian and Israeli leaderships, hoping that this is a sign that building peace will become the main agenda for both peoples. However, the mood on the ground here is not one primarily of relief but rather "so what?" Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: Christian love | communities | conflict | human rights | international affairs | missionaries | peace | poverty | refugees | violence | war | Israel | Palestine | Date posted: May 05, 2003
The Challenges of Peacemaking in a Good Friday World 
O God of peace and compassion, whose body is
broken again and again for us, and by us, we ask
for your presence in our hour of need. Heal us
from our warring ways. We confess that we often
want a triumphant God to act in might, but you
offer to suffer with us. Give us the courage
not to conform to the violent ways of this
world. Transform our fears into hopes and
empower us to turn the tables on any who seek to
profit from war’s destruction.... Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: Christian love | Easter | human rights | international affairs | Lent | peace | war | Iraq | World | Date posted: Apr 14, 2003
Resolution on War in Iraq - GBGM Board of Directors War brings death and destruction in the lives of so many. We weep with those who weep and affirm that war is not compatible with the teachings of Christ, as stated in the Social Principles, and we grieve at the division within the household of faith in time of war. Out of a sense of grief and pain and as followers of the Prince of Peace, we pray and hope constantly for peace. Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: Advocacy | Christian love | economy | GBGM news | health | human rights | hunger | international affairs | peace | UMCOR | war | Iraq | Date posted: Apr 14, 2003
Do Not Lose Heart! Suffering Servants Seeking Peace amid War 
Prayer: O wounded God, we your people are
afflicted by violence, perplexed by fear and
hatred, persecuted for being different, and
struck down by the ways of war. We lose heart!
What can we do at this hour? Let your
compassion – your suffering with us -- be felt
in each of our hearts so that we too may,
through pain and suffering with others... Make
us, your wounded, warring and hurting children,
be vessels of compassion for all our sisters and
brothers, even our enemies. For in you we do
not lose heart! Amen. Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: Bible | communities | human rights | international affairs | justice | peace | prayers | UMCOR | United Methodist Church | war | Iraq | United States | Date posted: Apr 07, 2003
Cease Fighting! In the name of peace speak and do not be silent
Prayer of the Week: God of our silenced hopes,
God of our wounded and dying kin, we your
children are again divided against ourselves in
war. When will we ever stop killing our
brothers and sisters? When will we find our
voices to say, Halt the war! In the name of
peace. Fill our hearts, our lungs, our tongues,
and our lives with the winds of your healing,
empowering spirit. May we with boldness speak
truth to power. May we with firmness and
persistence break the cycle of fear and war that
engulfs our neighbors. Lead us in your way of
peace. Amen. Source: Mission Contexts and Relationships More about: Christian love | communities | international affairs | prayers | violence | war | Iraq | United States | Date posted: Mar 31, 2003 
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