ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP'S STATEMENT ON APPARENT TERRORIST ATTACKS
I am shocked by today's apparent terrorist attacks upon the people in the Eastern United States. I join with all of you in mourning these enormous human tragedies. Congregations, pastors and members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) are praying for the comfort of all people affected by these incredible acts. We pray for ELCA staff and their families serving in the areas most affected.
As Christians, it is important that we behave responsibly at this time and not act harshly. We offer prayers for our leaders, who must reassure a shaken nation and investigate today's terrible deeds. We pray that those who have been affected most will find comfort and peace in the Lord Jesus Christ. Our first thoughts should be to respond to our fellow human beings with love and compassion.
In the Psalms, we find these words: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear."
The Rev. H. George Anderson
Presiding Bishop
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or NEWS@ELCA.ORG
http://listserv.elca.org/archives/elcanews.html
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
