The 2013 International Peacemakers
Will be available September 27-October 21
In an increasingly conflict-ridden and fragmented world, the God who grants peace and wholeness calls Christians to understand and address the root causes of violence and injustice so that we may share in mending the brokenness that exists in our world. Peacemaking is the human response to God’s gift of peace giving. The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program invites leaders from our partner churches around the world to share their experiences as peacemakers in their own lands.
As these International Peacemakers share their healing stories, they help us to understand the peace and justice concerns of others around the world while giving us insights into those in our own communities. Moreover, they broaden our sense of God’s inclusive family and so better equip us to build a culture of peace and nonviolence for all God’s children.
INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKERS / MISSION CO-WORKER PARTNERSHIP
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and World Mission, some International Peacemakers will be accompanied by PC(USA) mission workers. Together they will share stories of how churches in these countries live out the Gospel. Our hope is that this will deepen and broaden the faith life of the Presbyterians who hear these stories.
how much DOES IT COST?
Hosts of International Peacemakers are asked to pay $450 to help with travel costs within this country, and to provide room, board and ground transportation within your local area. The Peacemaking Program will cover international travel and part of the domestic travel costs and will make travel arrangements, purchase tickets, provide honoraria and health insurance, and inform hosts of travel schedules. As soon as your peacemaker’s visit has been confirmed, instructions for making the payment of $450 will be sent to you.
2013 international peacemakers
Biographies of each peacemaker are available by clicking on each name below.
Bolivia- Wilhelm Piérola Iturralde (Accompanied by Chenoa Stock, mission coworker)
Colombia- German Zarate-Durier
Ethiopia- Mr. Mamo Wagega
India- Dr. George Zachariah (cannot confirm dates until June)
Iran- Rev. Mansour Khajehpour (specific dates to be determined)
Iraq- Dr. Zuhair Fathalla (September 27 - October 9 only)
Israel/Palestine- Nora Kort (October 11-21 only)
Jamaica- Rev. Nicole Ashwood - CANACOM (Caribbean and North America Council for Mission)
Madagascar- Rev. Helivao Poget
Malawi- Rev. Moses Makandwire
Niger- Rev. Sani Nomaou (Accompanied by Rev. Josh Heikkila, regional liaison)
Northern Ireland- Rev. Wilfred Orr
Philippines- Rev. Irma Mepico Balaba
South Sudan- Rev. Joseph Romolem Ngare
Syria- (name withheld for safety)
Request an international peacemaker
Submit requests april 22-june 30
International Peacemakers are available to mid-councils*, Presbyterian colleges and seminaries for itineration through the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. Requests for International Peacemakers must be made through your mid-council's peacemaking or mission committee. Requests will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.with preference given to first-time requests and those who have not hosted an International Peacemaker in recent years. All applications must be completed in full. Please ensure that your middle governing body is included in the planning of your International Peacemaker’s visit.
Questions?
For more information on the International Peacemakers, please contact Carl Horton at (800) 728-7228 x5200 or Dayna Oliver at (800) 728-7228 x8700.
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Thank you for your comment about the International Peacemakers itineration. We had hoped that we'd be able to post their itineration this year, but for a number of reasons that didn't happen. The peacemakers have been out there for 2 weeks, but they still have one week left. Let us know where you are, and we'll check to see if there is anyone near you. If so, we'll get you their schedule or get you to the right person to advise.
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How do I find info regarding where the International Peacemakers will be speaking? I live in a very rural area and have this issue, yearly, trying to get information on their destinations. I would like to travel to one of the sites and be a part of this terrific, educational program! When I enter a search item, it takes me to this page and the info is not here...
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Hosts of International Peacemakers are asked to provide room, board and ground transportation within your local area.
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Is room, board & Ground transportation in the local area the responsibility of the host congregation?
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I used to do a lot locally, nationally and internationally. My health has gotten much better, and I'd like to do more, again.