On Friday, March 2, women, men and children in more than 170 countries will celebrate the World Day of Prayer. This year's service, sponsored by Christian Women of Surface Creek, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 2, at Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church, 210 NW 3rd Street.

Each year a different country writes the World Day of Prayer worship service. For 2012, the World Day of Prayer committee of Malaysia has developed the theme "Let justice prevail!"

From it, a clear message emerges: It takes courage, compassion and active engagement for justice to prevail. The women of Malaysia ask us to work with God and with each other to create a world in which each gender, race, culture, religion and state is honored, nurtured and empowered.

Invite your friends, family and communities of faith to join the women of Malaysia on March in prayer and song to support women's ecumenical ministries toward justice, peace, healing and wholeness.

The annual offering will support the work of World Day of Prayer USA and help meet the needs of families who are victims of poverty, violence and human trafficking. Fellowship and lunch follow the service at the Cedaredge Community United Methodist Church.

For more information, call 856-4870 or 856-6780.