MAR 18, 4 p.m. - Prayer Service for Japan at Episcopal Church Center, NYC

Friends, Colleagues and Neighbors,

You are invited to a Prayer Service for Japan on Friday, March 18, 2011 at 4:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Christ the Lord, The Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Avenue (at 43rd Street), New York, NY 10017.  ALL ARE WELCOME.

The recent earthquake, after shocks and tsunamis that hit Japan have caused much death and destruction and its aftermath continues to pose danger to its people and neighbors in the Pacific.

Let us come together to pray and "uplift" this nation in this difficult time of mourning, recovery, relief and reconstruction.

Let us pray for those who died, and let our hearts reach out to those who lost loved ones and property and are struggling to get their lives back in order.

Let us pray also for the efforts of the Japanese government to contain any further danger and for nations in the global community that are supporting them.

Every adversity brings new opportunity; every tragedy brings new hope; every challenge brings new victory.  Let us lift up the clergy and faithful of Nippon Sei Ko Kai (Anglican Communion in Japan) and all the faith communities of Japan as they bear witness to the love, mercy and grace of God.

For more information, contact Mr. Peter Ng, Partnership Officer for Asia and the Pacific, telephone (212) 716-6317 or email png@episcopalchurch.org  or Fred Vergara at  (646) 510-6918 or email at wvergara@episcopalchurch.org

Sincerely,

The Rev. Dr. Charles Robertson,
Canon to the Presiding Bishop

The Rev. Dr. Winfred Vergara,
Missioner for Episcopal Asiamerican Ministry

The Rev. David Copley,
Director of Mission Personnel

Mr. Peter Ng,
Partnership Officer for Asia and the Pacific

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