Preparation: WDP 2010 - Cameroon
Let Everything That Has Breath Praise God
This year's theme, "Let Everything That Has Breath Praise God," takes its cue from Psalm 150 and begins the way the Psalm does, “Praise God.” Through this invocation, God is called up as “…our refuge and strength, ever ready to help, strengthen, guide and enlighten us in times of joy and sadness.”
Wherever we find ourselves in life, we also find God’s unconditional love. Blessed with great cultural wealth, this perspective of God's unconditional love is at the very core of the Cameroonian capacity to praise God.
On March 5, 2010 we will join with people all over the earth and with all of creation. Together we will fulfill the call of Psalm 150: Let everything that has breath praise God. We anticipate yet another wonderful service which the World Day of Prayer Committee in Cameroon has prepared for us. Let's turn our prayers into action!
"Let us enter into the theme of praise right away with an opening procession that is filled with vibrant music and movement!"
The women of WDP Cameroon
Artist - Reine Claire Nkombo
Creator of the Artwork for WDP 2010: Cameroon
The vibrant and beautiful artwork for WDP 2010 was created by artist Reine Claire Nkombo. The piece is titled "Praise the Eternal (God)." The artwork is reflective of the culture, showing market women (buyam sellams) and others carrying out their daily routines. Within their daily routine is the praising of God.
Reine Claire Nkombo, who is originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) now lives in Yaounde, Cameroon. The piece was commissioned by the World Day of Prayer German Committee who also owns the copyright for the artwork.
Are You Ready to Kanga?
WDP 2010 Cameroon: Worship Service Resources
Kangas are a traditional garment worn by women and occasionally men in Africa. It is a rectangular piece of printed cloth usually 1.5 meters long. Kangas are usually brightly colored with beautiful designs and/or slogans. Women’s groups and most church women’s organizations in Africa often wear kanga cloth printed for a celebration or service. Kangas can be wrapped around the waist as a "wrapper skirt" as women do in Africa or Kangas can be used as a table cloth or worn as a shawl.
Kangas are also used as a way of communicating a message. Very often the border of the Kanga will contain a message. Usually the message can be a bible verse or a folk saying. For more information on Kangas, take a look at the History of the Kanga.
"Essential for your preparation is the Leaders/Planners Guide. It contains vital information needed to prepare your Worship Service. For successful planning order enough for your entire planning committee."
WDP USA Committee
WDP 2010 - Resource Materials
Limited Edition Kangas with the World Day of Prayer Logo
For World Day of Prayer 2010, cotton Kangas have been printed especially for WDP USA with the WDP logo. These Kangas are available for purchase as a World Day of Prayer 2010 worship enhancement . The Kangas have been made by West African women’s church groups and a sample of the Kanga is on the back of the poster. Each Kanga will be 5 ˝ ft by 4 ft. The kanga cloth is on our 2010 order form. Order early as quantities are limited. Download the 2010 Resource Materials Order Form.
WDPUSA is also, due to popular demand, offering the bilum (string bag) of Papua New Guinea. Bilums can be a wonderful enhancement to your 2010 Worship Service or simply to your wardrobe. Please order early as these will sell quickly. To order these beautiful, traditional bags of PNG, please call:
WDPUSA Distribution -
Kutztown Publishing: 888-937-8720 (Option 1)
How To Wrap A Kanga
In Five Easy Steps! Click on the image to print
2010 Worship Service Music
A sample of songs from the 2010 Worship Service CD - Order Your CD Today!
