Gov’t schedules a time of praise and prayer for New Year’s
The government in conjunction with several churches across the territory is hosting a prayer event on New Year’s Day at the Queen Elizabeth II Park on Tortola.
The event titled ‘A Time of Praise and Prayer’ will happen from 3pm to 5 pm.
According to Premier Andrew Fahie, the prayer event is to thank God for the favours of the previous year and to look forward to more blessings in the upcoming year.
“This special service is inspired by the scripture Jeremiah 29:11. ‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future‘,” the Premier said.
“A Time of Praise and Prayer is where all the people of the Virgin Islands come together on January 1, in one accord to sing songs of praise and to petition our Heavenly Father for continued favour as we journey through the year,” Fahie added.
The Premier noted that New Year’s Day represents a new day and a new beginning for the people of the territory.
“Our God has been faithful to us and the Virgin Islands. I continue to say that we are not going anywhere without Him.” Premier Fahie said. “He has been and continues to be so good to us. I make no reservations about this. We are where we are because of His grace and goodness. God continues to keep us safe in the good times and in the challenging times, and we must thank Him as a people for His favour as we celebrate triumphs of 2021 and seal our faith and our future as we start and go into 2022.”
‘A Time of Praise and Prayer’ was first held on January 1, 2020, and includes praise and worship, prayers of intercession, and a sermon brought by a member of the clergy.
According to Premier Andrew Fahie, the prayer event is to thank God for the favours of the previous year and to look forward to more blessings in the upcoming year.
“This special service is inspired by the scripture Jeremiah 29:11. ‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future‘,” the Premier said.
“A Time of Praise and Prayer is where all the people of the Virgin Islands come together on January 1, in one accord to sing songs of praise and to petition our Heavenly Father for continued favour as we journey through the year,” Fahie added.
The Premier noted that New Year’s Day represents a new day and a new beginning for the people of the territory.
“Our God has been faithful to us and the Virgin Islands. I continue to say that we are not going anywhere without Him.” Premier Fahie said. “He has been and continues to be so good to us. I make no reservations about this. We are where we are because of His grace and goodness. God continues to keep us safe in the good times and in the challenging times, and we must thank Him as a people for His favour as we celebrate triumphs of 2021 and seal our faith and our future as we start and go into 2022.”
‘A Time of Praise and Prayer’ was first held on January 1, 2020, and includes praise and worship, prayers of intercession, and a sermon brought by a member of the clergy.
