Millions affected as PNG marks Prayer and Repentance day

Papua New Guinea is celebrating the National Day of Prayer and Repentance tomorrow, amid drastic impacts of the El Nino condition, that has left millions affected.

And the Body of Christ in P-N-G, says leaders in the country must be active participants in this national event.

Chairman Reverend Joseph Walters says while churches will be leading celebrations nationwide, its also important that elected leaders are involved. "By that I mean the Government, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and everybody. "Take the lead in this event.

"And when you talk about repentance, as a nation, we are talking about repenting from national sins.

"What have we, as a nation, committed against GOD that can incur his wrath and judgement upon us?

"And the word Repent really means changing our minds," Reverend Walters said.

Prime Minister Peter O'Neil and Parliament Speaker Theo Zurenuoc will be hosting a prayer breakfast tomorrow, which is expected to be attended by Members of Parliament, heads of departments and state entities, heads of foreign missions and church leaders.

The program will at five o'clock in the morning, under the theme 'Conquering the Mountains' and refers to the seven spheres of society, Arts, Music and Entertainment, Business, Finance and Economy, Mass Media, Education, Home and Family, Government and politics and Church, Religion and Spirituality, which mold and shape the thinking of people.