As the Bishop visits with the people of Messiah-Trinity this Sunday, all congregations are encouraged to observe the Day of Prayer in one or more of the following ways:

• Send a parish representative to the 11am Eucharist at Messiah-Trinity, or send an email to Father John Allen (jgafile@gmail.com) telling him that you will be remembering the people of South Sudan in the Prayers of the People in your own congregation. This sense of community is highly valued by our local Sudanese sisters and brothers, and enables us to share one another's burdens.
• The Bishop has given permission for the lessons for The Martyrs of Sudan to be used in place of those for Epiphany 6 in congregations that desire to do so. For a commemoration of martyrs, the liturgical color is red. The Martyrs may also be observed at a weekday Eucharist. 
• A collection for Episcopal Relief and Development may be taken, or parishioners provided with the ER-D website link for online donations in the bulletin. These contributions go directly to bishops in South Sudan for immediate use to provide food and other assistance.
• Utilize a bulletin insert as a way to inform all about the severe hardships being endured in South Sudan (links) Bulletin insert from ERD  Bulletin insert for the Day of Prayer