Addressing those affected by the tornadoes, Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Pre
“We are all saddened,” Kieschnick said. “Our hearts are full with deep compassion for those losing their homes, loved ones, communities — for those trying to recover physically, psychologically, and financially from these powerful effects of nature.
“We hold everyone in our prayers — those in need of care and those providing the care — and I speak here not only of the tornado victims but also of the many thousands suffering or serving in Burma [Myanmar] and China.
“We plead for the grace of God,” he said, “to touch their lives through His Word of assurance and through the ministry of our congregations and others — such as LCMS World Relief and Human Care, Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran Disaster Response, and Laborers For Christ — who are working hard to help people deal with their troubles.
“Romans 8 offers a universal truth for all concerned: ‘Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? … No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.’ “
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Posted May 29, 2008
