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Letters from 5 to 11 March 2007

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Mark Nikkel inspired us all

Thank you so much for your thoughts this week on Marc Nikkel+. The blogosphere and the world press reverberates with the punters pontificating on how and when the Anglican Communion will split, and that God's Word is only relevant in terms of our sexual practices.

I first learned of Marc+ in class last term, and his unstinting ministry to that poor and war-ravagaged land. Sitting with a Kenyan priest who also related his ministry to the souls in the refugee camps, I see the wonder and power of our Church; that we do live as examples of Christ's love in this broken world.
A beautiful story for reflection during Lent.

Eric Metoyer
Church Divinity School of the Pacific
Berkeley California, USA
eric_metoyer@mac.com
5 March 2007

Thank you for your story on Marc Nikkel. In light of the recent goings-on in the Anglican Communion, I think this really gives us a lot to think about. Christianity is not and ever has been the easiest road to follow, but Jesus' promises to those who persevere to the end have sustained our faith for centuries. May God continue to raise people up who show this dedication to Him.

Amanda Demers
St. John's Episcopal Church
Odessa, Texas, USA
6 March 2007

Thank you for your March 4th editorial on the heroic life and ministry of Marc Nikkel. It was exactly the "antidote" (to use your term) that I needed at the end of yet another week of negative news about the communion.

Peace and blessings to all of you at AO!

Cody Unterseher
St George's Episcopal Church, Bismarck, ND
Collegeville, Minnesota, USA
10 March 2007

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