Message from Bishop Anderson

Dear Friends in Christ, This world, for all of its beauty, is a dangerous place to live. Natural disasters in the form of earthquakes and weather disturbances can cause so much harm and distress, and then there is the element of danger introduced by human misconduct. When life is going well for us, it is tempting to say, "it doesn't get much better than this." When things don't go well, we want to work hard to reestablish that sense of well-being here on earth. The ultimate reality is, however, that this earth is a spiritual battlefield. Do keep in mind that it CAN get better than this, whether your present circumstances are good or not, for God's intention is that our real and eternal home will be with Him. Together with you I feel sorrow for the loss of precious lives in disasters, and the disruption of people's lives and property, yet I see such good in the way people reach out to help one another and lighten each other's load in the midst of the wreckage. This earth is where good and evil get sorted out, some choosing one, others choosing the opposite. It is in many ways a place and a time of testing and development of those who belong to the Lord. My heart goes out to all who have suffered such loss in the natural disasters occurring recently around the world, and now in the last few days in Moore, Oklahoma. My heart is also gladdened to see many rush alongside to help. All of us can help even from a distance by supporting those who are distributing aid on site. Let's do that. You can contribute to Anglican Relief and Development's ministry in Moore here. Recently the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church (TEC) visited the Diocese of Venezuela and spoke at an Episcopal/Anglican church.... Read the rest of Bishop Anderson's article  here on our AAC website.