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REEDSVILLE -- A multi-church prayer service in support of the people of Ukraine and peace will be held at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church on April 28.
The idea for the service came after congregations at three Reedsville churches expressed concern about the situation in Ukraine.
"We had people contributing to various funds to provide materials to Ukraine. They felt something should be done to bring together people in the Mifflin County community. It was a thought to bring people together in prayer and meditation," said Paul Raber, head of the music and worship committee at East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church.
East Kishacoquillas Presbyterian Church Interim Pastor Joy Kauffman said one initiative in the church is to bring "old trauma narratives out into the open and then (look) at them in the light of faith."
"One service will certainly not be enough to take away feelings of anxiety and anger or frustrations and doubts. We might ask the question, where is God in this," added Evangelical Lutheran Church of Reedsville Pastor Carla Volland. "At this point we can collectively show up and pray for the people in Ukraine and for the people in Russia. We can pray for all people who are living in wartorn zones and refugees. We especially pray for the entire world community, including the leaders. The churches of Reedsville are praying together as a sign of hope for the community. People do not have to be alone in their fear in the midst of unscertainty."
The service, organized by Eash Kish Presbyterian, Church Hill United Methodist and Evangelical Lutheran Church of Reedsville, will include scripture readings, a time of prayer, meditation, music and hymns and will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The church is handicap-accessible and located at the corner of Walnut and Church streets in Reedsville, with parking available next to the church. For more information, call (717) 936-0170 or email praber@embarqmail.com.
A free will offering will be accepted to support the church's disaster assistance funds. "We're not emphasizing (donations) though. We're just trying to bring people together," said Raber.