{"id":98625,"date":"2021-01-15T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T14:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kendallharmon.net\/?p=98625"},"modified":"2021-01-15T17:40:11","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T22:40:11","slug":"bp-mark-lawrence-of-south-carolina-writes-the-diocese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kendallharmon.net\/?p=98625","title":{"rendered":"Bp Mark Lawrence of South Carolina writes the Diocese"},"content":{"rendered":"

From there<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Dear Brothers and Sisters,<\/p>\n

With division and strife intensifying in our nation, the National Mall in Washington, D.C. closed, and thousands of National Guard Troops assembled in our nation\u2019s capital from credible threats of violence, and with concern for state capitals across the country growing, I am joining with our Archbishop Foley Beach and other ACNA Bishops calling our clergy in the diocese to join me in genuine intercessory prayer for our nation. <\/p>\n

Please spend some time with your leadership considering how you and your congregation can together pray for our nation, our elected officials, and for peace in our land, not only this coming Sunday, but throughout this next week. There is of course the Great Litany as well as multiple prayers in the Book of Common Prayer for our nation, government, and civic leaders.<\/p>\n

Thirdly, just last week I visited the Billy Graham Library outside of Charlotte. The various exhibits reminded me of how a Christian leader who has a Kingdom focus can span across political divides (Dr. Graham was a confidante to every single U.S. President from Dwight Eisenhower to George W. Bush regardless of his political party), as well as international boundaries and cultures with the Gospel message and witness. He sought to be God\u2019s man first and therein tempered his political speech or language accordingly. This of course may not be your calling or ministry but it did remind me and I hope reminds you, to remember who we are in Christ and whose we are. May our passion for God\u2019s Kingdom shape how we speak in the pulpit, in written communication, and on social media. <\/p>\n

Yours in Christ,<\/p>\n

The Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence
\nThe Anglican Diocese of South Carolina
\nAnglican Church in North America<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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When a man\/woman\/church\/diocese finds the right vocation under God, it is as if a caged eagle soars — Bishop Mark Lawrence #Assembly2017<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yLkLMLj51G<\/a><\/p>\n

— Kimberley Pfeiler (@CanonKimberley) June 27, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n