When I get up in the morning I usually read the New York Times Online. This morning's "paper" had a story by Nicholas Kristof that broke my heart. I'm posting (or at least trying to post) a link. If you can't open it by clicking on it, please copy and paste. This story is worth the extra effort.
After reading this e-mail I sent a note to Jerry Kulah who is the District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church Monrovia, Liberia asking if our church has a ministry to girls and women who have been raped. (And if so how I can make a donation). I'll keep you posted on that.
In the mean time, please join me in prayer for our sisters in Africa. Ask God to deliver this continent of this scar of war!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/21/opinion/21kristof.html
Op-Ed Columnist
After Wars, Mass Rapes Persist
By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF
Published: May 21, 2009
Mass rape has been an element of warfare in Congo, Darfur, Bosnia, Rwanda, Liberia. But the lesson in Liberia is that even when the fighting ends, the sex crimes continue.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Let your light shine!
My friend David Jones forwards a devotional to me each day. I particularly liked this one. Our Council on Ministries is working on new and creative ways for Bedford First UMC to shine God's light in our community. Let's join together in prayer that we will reflect the character and grace of Jesus Christ to our neighbors!
VERSE:
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be
hidden."
-- Matthew 5:14
THOUGHT:
Darkness dominates our world. Despite appearances, darkness
controls much of what is said and how it is viewed by the world.
When people live for Christ, they will be noticed. Their allegiance
to Jesus and his righteousness cannot be ignored. So what are we
going to do with that light? Are others going to see and be drawn
to our Father in Heaven who sent his Son as Savior? Or, are they
going to reject the way of Christ because our walk is all talk and
not much service? Let's let them see God's grace through our lives
so they will come to know the Savior!
PRAYER:
Holy and Righteous Father, thank you for your grace that saved
me. Please help me reflect your character and grace in all that I
do so that when folks notice me and know of my Christian
commitment, they will glorify you because of the service they have
seen. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
VERSE:
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be
hidden."
-- Matthew 5:14
THOUGHT:
Darkness dominates our world. Despite appearances, darkness
controls much of what is said and how it is viewed by the world.
When people live for Christ, they will be noticed. Their allegiance
to Jesus and his righteousness cannot be ignored. So what are we
going to do with that light? Are others going to see and be drawn
to our Father in Heaven who sent his Son as Savior? Or, are they
going to reject the way of Christ because our walk is all talk and
not much service? Let's let them see God's grace through our lives
so they will come to know the Savior!
PRAYER:
Holy and Righteous Father, thank you for your grace that saved
me. Please help me reflect your character and grace in all that I
do so that when folks notice me and know of my Christian
commitment, they will glorify you because of the service they have
seen. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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