Nameless, but not soulless~

Clearly one of the most moving services ever at my church this morning. We left with memories of musical contributions by the Senior Choir, the Gospel Choir of high school youth, and the Sudbury Bell Ringers, who offered the prelude, anthem and postlude. That would have been enough to sustain us for weeks to come. Truth be told, the music at MCC is always outstanding; we’re known for that, so let’s just say that the music is always moving.

     This morning, however, we left with a unique treasure in hand. We left with piece of paper with a name on it; a name unfamiliar to our English tongue; the name of a girl—we are sure of that; the name of one of the women abducted by the Muslims of Boko Haram, the Nigerian terrorist network. Along  with other churches and places of worship around the world, we will be praying for these women, and for our person in particular.

     Actually, I have three pieces of paper: two names, Falta and Saratu, and ‘Child of God, name unknown’. There has been some concern about privacy in publishing the names—I guess I can understand, well a little. But I am particularly sad for the nameless women, nameless not soulless.

      Do we dare imagine what would happen if all the women (and men) in the world prayed for these 300 plus women? Let’s do our part; let’s give it a try.

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