Posted on 09/10/2004 8:11:19 PM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl
GOVERNOR BUSH ANNOUNCES WEEKEND OF PRAYER
TALLAHASSEE - Governor Jeb Bush today asked for people of all faiths to take
a moment during their religious services this weekend to join him in prayer
for those who have been impacted by Hurricanes Charley, Frances and
potentially Ivan.
"The people of Florida have weathered brutal blows, and are braced for yet
another challenge as Hurricane Ivan approaches our shores," said Governor
Bush. "At this time of unprecedented challenge, I've drawn comfort and
strength from my own personal faith, and have been lifted by the prayers of
others."
Attached please find a letter from Governor Bush to faith-based leaders
regarding the weekend of prayer.
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During times of challenge, men and women of all religions draw strength from
their faith, and others discover the solace and power of prayer and other
expressions of the religion they may have forgotten. The people of Florida
have weathered brutal blows, and are braced for yet another challenge as
Hurricane Ivan approaches our shores. As governor, I've drawn comfort and
strength from my own personal faith, and have been lifted by the prayers of
others during the unprecedented events of the last few weeks.
Our work to relieve the suffering of the thousands of Floridians devastated
by the hurricanes continues, and our preparation for Ivan is ongoing. This
weekend, I'm asking people of all faiths to take a moment during their
religious services to offer a special prayer. I ask them to pray for the
souls we've lost to nature's power, for the recovery of this great state
and, if Florida cannot be spared from Ivan, I ask them to pray for the
strength to face what lies ahead with the resolve and generous spirit
required to serve each other and rebuild together.
Please extend this invitation to the members of your group or congregation.
Ask them to join us, and lift our state in prayer this weekend.
May God bless and keep you close.
Sincerely,
Jeb Bush
Governor
Prayer ping.
One prayer away. Thanks for the ping, Cowgirl!
Im not trying to be funny but the way prayertALLAHassee was posted it jumped out at me. I can imagine what their prayer would call for!!!
Prayers will be sent.
I have been praying daily for a miracle to spare FL a direct hit by Ivan and for all those suffering the effects of Charley & Frances.
FL FReepers.....PING for prayers!
Cool. Added to our prayers this weekend.
In addition a moment of prayer should be directed towards survivors and those who lost loved ones on 9/11. Many are still struggling emotionally from the loss and if they survived injuries from it.
Cool. Added to our prayers this weekend.
I will pray also.
The ACLU is not amused.
Still praying for Florida.
I think I have invited everyone I know to come visit me in NC.
I miss Jeb as my governor!
Fabulous post. Thanks!
Stay safe.
THINK ABOUT LOST PETS OR STRAYS WHILE WE'RE AT IT: If anyone sees a stray animal that appears lost and isn't dangerous, PLEASE TAKE IT TO YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER before Ivan hits. They may be able to find the owner or adopt it out. The animal is assigned a SERIAL NUMBER and that way, the owner can call in and give the neighborhood they lost their pet in.
Ping.
Governor Jeb Bush
May God protect Florida, our Governor and our President.
My brother traveled this week to Fla. from Long Island to help out with his in-laws condo which had a portion of the roof blown off. He said it was a mess. When he finally got the roof temporarily patched he then helped the immediate neighbor. He said it was miserable with rain. He said he saw many people there just looking to the skies as if for help from the almighty and crying. No wood to make repairs etc. He then started helping people he didn't even know until he was too tired and pressed for time. Please pray for the affected in Florida.
Ever since I heard that Ivan was on his way....I've been praying that he'll head further west and our coast will be spared another direct hit.
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