Title: ELCA Presiding Bishop's Statement on Apparent Terrorist Attacks
ELCA NEWS SERVICE
September 11, 2001
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 [log in to unmask]
http://listserv.elca.org/archives/elcanews.html
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