2009.03.04: March 4, 2009: Headlines: COS - PNG: Mercury News: Jean Ross and her husband served as Peace Corps volunteers in Papau New Guinea, where they taught high school English from 1993 to 1995
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2009.03.04: March 4, 2009: Headlines: COS - PNG: Mercury News: Jean Ross and her husband served as Peace Corps volunteers in Papau New Guinea, where they taught high school English from 1993 to 1995
Jean Ross and her husband served as Peace Corps volunteers in Papau New Guinea, where they taught high school English from 1993 to 1995
World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of women of many faiths who unite to observe a common day of prayer. Every year, the worship service focuses on a different country and a specific theme. This year's event is being prepared by the women of Papau New Guinea.
Jean Ross and her husband served as Peace Corps volunteers in Papau New Guinea, where they taught high school English from 1993 to 1995
World Day of Prayer celebration Friday
By Glenn Gehlke
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 03/04/2009 05:34:58 PM PST
The public is invited when the local chapter of Church Women United presents its World Day of Prayer event Friday in Pleasant Hill.
World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of women of many faiths who unite to observe a common day of prayer. Every year, the worship service focuses on a different country and a specific theme. This year's event is being prepared by the women of Papau New Guinea.
Jean Ross, a Walnut Creek educator, will be the guest presenter at the local event. She and her husband served as Peace Corps volunteers in Papau New Guinea, where they taught high school English from 1993 to 1995.
The free event takes place at Hillcrest Congregational Church, 404 Gregory Lane, in Pleasant Hill. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the program at 10 a.m. Donations will be accepted to assist families who are victims of violence and poverty worldwide. For more information, call 925-279-4301.
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