Asia Sunday 2009

Asia Sunday 24th May 2009
Country in Focus: Sri Lanka; Theme: Tear Drop
Since 1974, Asia Sunday has been celebrated in Asia and amongst ecumenical organizations around the world on the Sunday before Pentecost.

Hear are some liturgical resources and prayers:
Namo namo mavumkarun
We worship you Creator
Namo namo midumkarun
We worship you Liberator
Namo namo sudath murun
We worship you Sanctifier
Namo namo thiyek murun
We worship you O Trinity


Lighting the Lamp
Ministers will light lamps whilst the following is said slowly:
The world is full of darkness and confusion
Asia is full of violence and anger
Our country is full of pain and suffering.
Jesus wept.
With a tear drop, the Risen Christ is the light and hope of the world.


The Triple Refuge
Oba piya devikara saranaya ganimi
I take my refuge in you, the Father, accepting you as God.
Oba kithu himikara saranaya ganimi
I take my refuge in you, the Son, accepting you as God.
Oba sudha tindukara saranaya ganimi
I take my refuge in you blest Spirit, accepting you as Lord.
Oba eka devikara saranaya ganimi
I take my refuge in you three, acknowledging you as one God.
Oba sura sasunehi saranaya pathami
I look for refuge in your holy church
Oba ana vinayehi saranaya pathami
I look for refuge in your noble word
Obe mema sangayehi saranaya pathami
I look for refuge in this your community