On Friday March 6th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., there will be a German Weltgebetstag Service at Martin Luther Church Toronto hosted by Seniors Group and followed by a luncheon. The service will be led by Pastor Annika Klappert.
Please contact the church office to request a ride, offer a ride, or help with hospitality.
Local churches with German speakers gathering together to pray for Nigeria and for God’s work around the world.
For 2026, the writing committee is from Nigeria and the theme is “I Will Give You Rest: Come” (Matthew 11:28-30)
We are looking for readers and musicians, hospitality helpers, photographers and a recap writer for this event. Please contact the office (office@martinluther.ca) to help! Email or call Pastor Annika Klappert (416) 567-2487 (pastor@martinluther.ca) with any questions. Looking forward to this time of learning and praying with you all.
Artwork: “Rest for the Weary” by Gift Amarachi Ottah
Artwork explanation: Rest for the Weary The three women, with different headwear, seated at the bottom right of the World Day of Prayer 2026 Nigeria artwork by artist Gift Amarachi Ottah, represent the three major ethnic groups of Nigeria -Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo. Gift explained that the overall message for the 2026 service is “Come”. She said the word “Wazobia” symbolizes Nigeria’s unity, especially for the three major ethnic groups, and a call for inclusion. Wa” means “Come: for Yoruba; “Zo” means “Come” for Hausa; and “Bia” means “Come” for Igbo.
