Let's keep the people in West, Texas in our prayers too! Pat H. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: pat hochstetler <srh2pjh@xxxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 7:48 AM Subject: Re: Thoughts and Prayers To: usama@xxxxxxxxxxx Dear Usama, Thank you for your e-mail. This was the first alert I had that this terrible accident happened. West, Texas is about two hours north of Austin, so we are not physically affected by the blast. The authorities were evacuating people from a large area around West late last night, according to the news story I watched on-line. It seemed to be quite windy so the threat to the larger area is unpredictable. Unfortunately, three people were confirmed to have died and over 100 people have been injured, including some firefighters. Today, Texas is supposed to get rain, including the area that has been affected. Thank you so much for your prayer support for all affected by this blast! The world is definitely becoming more close-knit as we make connections and form relationships with others around the world. Blessings to you in your ministry! Pat Hochstetler, on behalf of Austin Mennonite Church On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 6:23 AM, Usama Nicola <usama@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Dear Pat,**** > > ** ** > > Hope this message finds you well and safe, **** > > ** ** > > From Bethlehem we offer our thoughts, prayers, love and well-wishes to the > victims of Texas and their families.**** > > We are praying for all the families in West, Texas, we are asking the lord > to Bring comfort to those who lost loved ones, for who were injured, for > who experienced the trauma > > God Bless and protect you!**** > > ** ** > > Our prayers from Jesus Land for love, peace, justice and blessings.**** > > > Usama Nicola > Citizens Diplomacy Project coordinator > Palestinian Conflict Resolution Center > "WI'AM" > Jerusalem Hebron Road, Old Sansour Bldg. > Next to Jacir Palace InterContinental > Bethlehem - Palestine - P.O.Box: 1039 > Tel: +970-(0)2-2770513 > Fax: +970-(0)-2-2777333 > Mobil: +970-(0)59-9774749 > E-mail: usama@xxxxxxxxxxx > Web page: www.alaslah.org**** > > ** ** >