Bishop Michael Smith and the people along the Red River of the North appreciate your continuing prayers. Bishop Smith’s most recent pastoral letter adds, “People from around the country are contacting us to be assured of their prayers during this battle with the Red River. I ask for those prayers to continue, specifically that the levees, dikes and sandbags will hold and for strength and protection for those on the front lines.”
Prayers and notes from around the country are being added to the diocesan blog.
Father Jamie Parsley, Priest-in-charge at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Fargo reports, “The situation in Fargo-Moorhead seems to grow more critical by the moment due to the rising waters and inclement weather. Many of us are no doubt facing what must appear to be overwhelming moments of physical, mental and spiritual frustration, anger, fear and exhaustion. I have been told that both St. Stephen’s and the Rectory are on some of the highest ground in north Fargo. As long as I am able, I will stay put and remain here.” Fr. Parsley continues to update the parish blog.
