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Communication form the Council of Bishops The United Methodist Church

To: the People of God called United Methodists,

Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. We write you to express our sorrow at the tremendous loss of life and our horror at the violence of the attacks that occurred in the United States today. “When one suffers, all suffer together.” We suffer today with those who lost loved ones, suffered injuries, or experienced broken and bruised spirits. As we watched with the world, we were overwhelmed by feelings of shock, fear, anger, and grief. We are stunned by calculated disregard for human life and the violation of the human community. We are concerned that some people are already reacting with accusations of blame, distrust of strangers, and cries for retaliation. In this crisis moment for the United States and the world, Christians are called to bear witness to the biblical promise of peace that passes all understanding. Every Christian is called to make “peace-with-justice” a way of life. This is yet another day of peace-making for people who follow the Prince of Peace. Let us pray for President Bush and other world leaders as they respond to this crisis. The council of Bishops of your church asks every church to take three actions in support of peace at this time. Open your church tonight and tomorrow for prayer for wisdom, comfort and healing. Encourage members and friends to donate blood through your local blood bank as the gift of life for those injured. Encourage contributions to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), for Domestic Disaster Response http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor- hotline/cwsstatement.stm #901670-1. Gifts may be made through local United Methodist Churches, or by calling (800) 554-8583. Finally, we encourage Christians everywhere to reach out and join hands with leaders of all faith communities, to offer private expressions of concern and to give public witness to the possibility and the promise of peace among the peoples of the world. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.

Love of God at Pearl Harbor

Greetings! I'm a Japanese Christian and would like to share with you this beautiful true story about the man who led the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 but later became a minister of the Immeasurable Love and Mercy of God. Please share this testimony with others. Please visit www.bli.org for detail. God Bless. Your brother in Christ, Tadayoshi Minakwa

Dear people of New York, I'm sorry for what happened to the trade centers. At our church and other churches around the county there have been prayer serveses and we pray for you during church. Hopefully this never happens again and that we find the people who did this to us.

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Dear people of New York, I'm very sorry to hear what happend!!! In church we have been praying for all the people of New York! God Bless America!!!

Dear people of NY,

I know that it doesn't seem like I could know anything about what happened, but that's not how it is. I'm from Prosser, WA. I can't stop thinking about what happened. Is it realy as bad as it seems on TV? I sill can't belive that that happened! I send my love.

dear people in New York im sorry for what happened.That was a cheap shot what the terrorist did i hope that they catch Benladen and that they dont bomb afghanistan cause they didnt know that the terrorist was gona attack America.Well i got to go GOD BLESS AMERICA

MY LOVE AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU

I just want all of you that have been affected by the recent tragedies to know that my love and prayers are with you. I think about you daily and how your lives are forever changed. I want you to know that I am running the marathon in January for children with Leukemia. I am also running for those who have been so hurt yet so courageous through this difficult time. I pray with each step I take in the marathon that God will begin to heal all the hearts that have been broken through this tragedy. May God bless the World and all of the people in it. Sincerely, Janet McCarty

In Christ Jesus

I want to congratulate you for all you have done for christ church in the world especialy in Africa. Further to the last events which have just taken place in New York, I would like by this message to re-consolidate you. In any matter, we should return thanks to our creator and pray so that the peace returns on the earth . God be with you.

Here in Belgium

We are thinking to you in this terrible moments, sorry for my poor english but I want you to know how we are shocked and sad for all families and their vitims. I pray for them! God bless you!

To All Grieving Americans

A New York minute reflecting against the sun’s bright light; the shimmering silver of man in flight; those going home, those traveling away, had no idea of their plight that day. Young mothers with children by their sides; men who had just parted from their young brides; CEO’s with briefcases full of programs and plans, grandmothers, with sweet wrinkled hands. Evil traveled with them that day, unbeknownst to them; what began as a bright sunny day, so very quickly became dark and grim. Some became aware of their fate that day, those whom were desperately calling to say; how much they cared, perhaps to say goodbye; hopeless, helpless, nothing to try. Thousands of lives in the towers that day; comings and goings, in their usual way; in a matter of minutes, everything changed, by terrorists, murders, obviously deranged. The planes shattered the towers, the steel ripped and torn away; and precious lives not all that was lost that day. Our security, our safely was ripped and torn away just as the metal and glass on that fateful day; unlike the towers that crumbled so quickly away; Americans stand strong and firm, yet today. Divided we fall? Unheard of!! United we stand! With love and great courage we shall defend this land. For those lives lost on that terrible day; will not have been in vain, will be the message relayed. God have mercy on us all, in the days and weeks ahead, with you traveling with us, we have nothing to dread. God bless us all! God bless America! Connie Alexander Gallatin, TN September 13, 2001

Dear friends, Greetings from Geneva!

The images of the tragic events in the US on 11 September is still filling our minds here in Geneva. We have been thinking a lot about all of you we know in the US and about the people that are in deep sorrow after loosing someone close to them. Please find attached a pastoral letter sent to the churches in the US. Being an important part of the leadership of the US churches I wanted to ensure that it reaches you. Yours in Christ, the Prince of Peace,

Dear Sirs,

We were horrified to hear about the inhuman act of terrorist attack which had resulted in heavy loss of human lives and properties in the U.S. It is a terrible thing. We pray to God that nothing like this ever happens again. We also pray that the perpetrators behind this evil be tracked down and brought to justice. We send our profound sympathies to you all and to the families of the countless members that must have been killed and injured in this evil act of attack to the U.S. We pray that the abundant blessings of the Lord be upon you all. Yours,

Dear Friends,

We, like all the rest of you, really haven't the words to express our shock and sorrow at the terrible and tragic attacks in the U. S. last week, resulting in horrific loss of life. We just wanted you to know that we are thinking of, and praying for, all of you as well as for the thousands of families who are in mourning for a loved one or worrying over someone who was injured. We wanted you to know that your Chilean brothers and sisters are also lifting you up in prayer and supplication. Two prayer services were held in our church here at El Vergel, and others were held in many of the other churches in the area. We will continue to pray that wise decisions be made by U.S. and world leaders in determining how to respond to the attacks and to stop future ones. We love you all.

During this time of grief and sorrow our payers are for the United States of America, mainly for all the people that have lost their dear ones, and those that are suffering in the hospitals. May this time allow many people seek the Lord as they have never done before. May this time allow human nature to recognize that only God can comfort, cure and give strength in difficulties. I appreciate so much your work with Volunteers In Mission and the information you are sending us. Through God's grace may we be instruments of peace and hope. Sincerely in Christ,

Our condolences

The staff of The Foundation for American Assistance for Romania joins the nation and concerned citizens around the world in offering condolences to those directly touched by Tuesday's tragic events. We all share in the pain of those cast in harm's way and the grief of those who mourn the loss of loved ones. Our thoughts and our wishes are with you.