March 21, 2020 Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury and Martyr, 1556
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
In the midst of these difficult days, we thank the Living God for his love for us and for the assurance of his presence with us in this world. The psalmist lovingly reminds us that, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”.
During this period of unprecedented disruption to our regular church services and shared life in our congregations, I encourage you to be prayerful for each other, use your telephone to make calls to members of your church family and write letters of support and encouragement.
I ask for your prayers for all those suffering as a result of the COVID-19 across the globe. Pray for the United States of America, the President and all members of our Government, doctors and nurses, chaplains, fellow church members and first responders.
Please also remember in your prayers the swarming locusts in East Africa, the Middle East and Asia and famine and hunger in regions of Africa.
Most loving Father, you will us to give thanks for all things, to dread nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on the One who cares for us. Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties and grant that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested unto us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Brenda joins me in assuring you of our love and prayers.
 The Rt. Rev. Julian Dobbs Anglican Diocese of the Living Word
Anglican Diocese of the Living Word 9071 Center Street, The Rt. Rev. Julian M. Dobbs Manassas, VA 20110. Diocesan Bishop
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