All are welcome to participate in an assembly of Christian believers for an ecumenical prayer service in observance of the Week of Prayer (January 18-25, 2009) for Christian Unity.  The Week of Prayer was established to invite Christians to work and pray for unity as modeled by Jesus when He prayed for His disciples “that they may all be one” (John 17:20-21).

 The prayer service will take place on Mon., Jan. 19, 7:00 p.m., at St. Pius X Church, 2502 29th Ave., Rock Island.  Area churches, including South Park Presbyterian (Pastor Kenn Shedenhelm preaching), St. James Lutheran, and Churches United will be involved.  All are invited to a social following the service at the parish center, Farrell Hall.