Posts Tagged: international peacemakers

Interview with International Peacemaker from Madagascar, Reverend Helivao Poget

International Peacemaker Rev. Helivao Poget works on the streets of Madagascar’s capitol, Antananarivo, with those caught in cycles of poverty, prostitution, and addiction. She also plays an important role in the Malsagasy Christian Council of Churches by working with other church leaders to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing political crisis in Madagascar. She is currently… Read more »

Request Your International Peacemaker Today

There is still time to request an International Peacemaker for September/October 2013 as the deadline has been extended. The Peacemakers’ itineraries are filling up, so submit your request today. International Peacemakers present a unique opportunity for the hosts who receive them, sharing their personal stories of God’s work in places where cultural, religious and ethnic… Read more »

Standing in solidarity with the people of Madagascar

Presbyterians have a long history of partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM). The Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations recently sponsored an event with the Rev. Hubert Rakotoarivony, International Peacemaker from Madagscar and Dan Turk, PC(USA) mission co-worker in Madagascar. They focused on the witness of the FJKM. The violence and… Read more »

Welcome to the 2011 International Peacemakers

Please pray for them as they begin their month of visits throughout the Presbyterian Church (USA). From left to right:  Mazen Asaqa (Iraq), Sunil Mankhin (Bangladesh), David Thomas (Mexico mission co-worker), Brenda Trinidad Espitia (Mexico), Karla Ann Koll (Guatemala mission co-worker), Marina Shishova (Russia), Juana Herlinda Yac Salanic (Guatemala), Emad Ramzy Philobbos (Egypt), Arda Aghazarian… Read more »

Learn about Madagascar in New York

In the New York City area? Consider learning about the church at work in Madagascar. Madagascar: The Witness of the Church A Brown Bag Lunch12:00 – 1:30 p.m.September 26, 2011Presbytery of New York City475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1600 The Rev. Hubert Rakotoarivony and Dan Turk will speak to the current situation in Madagascar and efforts of the Church of… Read more »

Understanding is the key to success in Bolivia, pastor says

From the Presbyterian News Service: International Peacemaker “The Rev. Luis Perez Alanoca is pastor of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Bolivia and a professor of music. He is also the president of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Bolivia. He is…

Read more »

Mexico ‘country of contrast,’ says peacemaker

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – News & Announcements – Mexico ‘country of contrast,’ says peacemaker. International Peacemaker “Brenda Celia Trinidad Espitia is a graduate of the Presbyterian Pan American School in Kingsville, Texas, and is an active member of Emanuel Presbyterian…

Read more »

Sudan Christians need people more than money, religious leaders say

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) – News & Announcements – Sudan Christians need people more than money, religious leaders say. International Peacemakers “the Rev. Orozu Lokine Daky and John Tubuwa Glouno Ngandoi serve the Presbyterian Church in Sudan. Daky is regional coordinator…

Read more »