Light in the Darkness
Words of encouragement from President Woodford following the shooting at Anunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on August 27, 2025.
“Light in the Darkness”
Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who comforts the hurting, binds up the broken hearted, blesses the mourning, and raises the dead!
Once again, our community has been turned upside down by a senseless shooting of innocent people, including many tender and precious children. It is hard for us to make sense of such evil and inhumanity. The worship and praise of individuals at the beginning of the school year was disrupted by violence, death, and despair. It shakes us to the core. Shock, anger, fear, and grief surround us. We lament with King David, "How long, O Lord?" (Psalm 13:1). Read the rest by clicking the button below.
In response to this event, our MN South congregations are stepping up, offering vigil services, grief support, and comfort teams. The list will be updated regularly as more opportunities become available.
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