Keep up your prayers as you have been doing…to date, things
remain safe with the sisters and monastery. Everyone is a bit
exhausted due to circumstances, as you might imagine. Here is a tidbit of
info: the phones have been ringing non-stop as a result of concerned
people. Although it is an outpouring of love and concern, there is an
even better way to express it right now.
Here, instead, is a suggested plan, meaningful and lasting:
1) Keep up
the prayers
2) Hand-write
a message to Gerontissa Markella and the sisters. The nuns do not
have, nor use, internet. Tell them how much they mean to you and assure
them of your continued prayers. You will help create a collage of
remembrance for them which will be a true source of encouragement over time.
Send your hand-written or typed note to:
Life Giving Spring Monastery
PO Box 549
Dunlap, CA 93621
You might consider enclosing a prayerful, thoughtful donation
since this interruption to their lives creates a financial hardship—they cannot
continue any of their crafts, icon orders, etc.
God willing, the fire will not reach, much less touch, the
monastery…thankfully so much of the structure there (including the church) is
made of stone as well, ingenious way of building! Our Panagia will guard
the monastery and blanket it with her skepi (protecting veil).
Your prayers have gone a long way to help assure the mercy of God, please
continue.
REMINDER: An evacuation notice helps clear an area so
firefighters can do their work, if needed, unimpeded. It is primarily
a safety measure. So, please keep the situation in proper
perspective. In short, say no to worry and yes to prayer.
And if you can, find a beautiful note card and send your love in writing today!
Sincerely,
Presbytera Candace
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