Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine stands as a solemn and tragic reminder of the depths of human evil, and the brokenness of our human community. Yet even amid the devastation of this current conflict, God’s healing presence is being experienced and revealed in ever-enlarging acts of compassion, kindness, and self-sacrificial love. The war in Ukraine and the subsequent draconian tactics of the Russian government against their own people, constitute little more than the total abandonment of reason and the denial of even the most basic human rights. There is no moral or religious authority that can justify the actions being undertaken by the Russian government. As Christians we are called to respond by sharing the burdens of our Ukrainian and Russian brothers and sisters. May our prayer be for God’s wisdom to guide our responses. The Church must be the venue through which, and in which the presence of Christ is carried into the human suffering of the war in Ukraine. Each community of faith and each believer must unite in prayer, in acts of compassion, generosity, and love for all affected by the inhumanity of war. Today, Wednesday, March 9th at 6:30 p.m. Crown First United Methodist Church will hold a prayer service in support of the people impacted by this war. The service will be held on the lawn in front of the Church. I encourage all to attend. Anyone interested in car pooling should meet at Salem United Methodist Church at 5:45 p.m. Blessings, Pastor Tom Matthew 5:9 Comments are closed.
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