Alan D. Strange
Puritan Board Senior
Just to follow up on earlier discussions, this is what the OPC GA, in the report of its Chaplain's Committee, determined on Monday night (9 June)--
Finally, given the media attention surrounding the return of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, and in particular his relationship to the OPC, the following statement was placed in the minutes:
In the wise providence of our Sovereign Lord, we acknowledge thankfully, the 31 May release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl USA from Taliban captivity; and that he is in the custody of the United States Army.
Consequently, for those who ask how to pray, we suggest the following, or similar, petitions:
*For grace to resist the temptation to rush to judgment, in the absence of sufficient information.
*Thanks to God for the release of Bowe.
*For Bowe's recovery from any and all ill effects arising from his captivity, with healing as well for his family members.
*That truth will triumph and justice will be done.
*That, in the months to come, it might please our Lord Jesus to use the events of the past five years to draw Bowe and his family increasingly closer to
Himself and give them His peace.
Peace,
Alan
Finally, given the media attention surrounding the return of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, and in particular his relationship to the OPC, the following statement was placed in the minutes:
In the wise providence of our Sovereign Lord, we acknowledge thankfully, the 31 May release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl USA from Taliban captivity; and that he is in the custody of the United States Army.
Consequently, for those who ask how to pray, we suggest the following, or similar, petitions:
*For grace to resist the temptation to rush to judgment, in the absence of sufficient information.
*Thanks to God for the release of Bowe.
*For Bowe's recovery from any and all ill effects arising from his captivity, with healing as well for his family members.
*That truth will triumph and justice will be done.
*That, in the months to come, it might please our Lord Jesus to use the events of the past five years to draw Bowe and his family increasingly closer to
Himself and give them His peace.
Peace,
Alan
