Residents came together in faith for combine church service

Residents of the nation’s capital joined in faith for a combined church service at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby.  

The event was organized by the National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop, with the vision to unite city residents in prayers for peace and reconciliation during this festive period.

Church leaders from different denominations, including the Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Baptist Church, Good News Lutheran Church, United Church, Body of Christ, SDA Church, and Life in the Spirit Ministry, gathered pray and preach for peace and harmony on Sunday.  

Also in attendance was Governor General, Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae and Reverend Roger Joseph.

Prayers were offered for national leaders, young people, the influence of modern technology, law and order, and other areas of concern, led by various church leaders from different denominations.

Governor Parkop urged everyone to set aside their differences and unite as one city, people, nation, and one global community to foster positive change and progress.

“We definitely need economic solutions, political solutions, and physical infrastructure solutions.

"Our young people need employment, we need businesses to flourish, and income to multiply and spread throughout our population.

"Opportunities must be created, gender-based violence must end, and the social gap between the upper and lower classes, as well as the employed and unemployed, must be eliminated."

Governor Parkop further said above everything, spiritual solutions, spiritual guidance, and godly direction must prevail in the city.

He emphasized that the foundation for a good life, progress, and prosperity for individuals, families, clans, tribes, and communities in the city and nation can only be achieved when people find peace within themselves and in their daily lives.