This email today from Bishop Coyner in Indiana is a reminder of the mission before us as we go forth from the 2008 Annual Conference. He invites a "Second Flood" of generosity in Indiana.
After Hurricane Katrina, we experienced a "second spring" in the natural world and in our life as a church. Indiana has been a strong partner for us in recovery on the Gulf Coast. You are invited to respond to these friends, now in great need, with offerings in your churches.
We have been deluged with floods here in Indiana-- I ask for everyone to pray for those impacted by these floods, and I am also writing to ask for a "Second Flood" of compassion and giving. . .
During those difficult times, we all learned to cling to Psalm 124 where we are assured:
"If the Lord had not been with us, then the flood would have overwhelmed us."
Let us help them with a "Second Flood" of compassion, and let us help them to know that the flood will not overwhelm them because the Lord and the Lord's people are standing with them.
Thank you for your prayers for others and your generosity.
Hope
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Mississippi Annual Conference
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