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Paul Ford

March 27, 2017 by Paul Ford

Worst and Best of Humanity

We have once again seen the worst and best of humanity in yesterday’s Westminster attack. One person was intent on harming and ending life, while countless hundreds of others tirelessly did their utmost to maintain and protect the lives of those they may not even have known. Our thoughts are first and foremost with those who have lost loved ones, those who are injured and those who will carry the trauma of what they have experienced.

We witnessed the tireless efforts of hundreds of individuals whose primary goal was to look after and secure all those under their care: members of both Houses who reassured their guests and colleagues, the staff and security of the Houses of Parliament who looked after the ill and elderly, Metropolitan Police and emergency service officers who were updating and guiding us through the process, school teachers looking after their children who were visiting Parliament, sitting them down and singing songs to reassure them, the Chaplain to the Speaker who stood from beginning to end mingling with, and reassuring all those who were there, and countless others, each doing what he or she could to assist in any way.

What particularly struck me was that in the face of this act of terror, everyone involved demonstrated an instinctive and immense courage and resilience.

This and similar acts are meant to dishearten and defeat us; they are meant to take away our resolve and aim to lead us into a spiral of revenge. Despite evocative attempts to corrupt our hearts to hatred, we on the contrary have seen acts of unwavering selflessness, sacrifice and compassion.

Our thoughts are especially with the family of PC Keith Palmer of the Metropolitan Police, and all his colleagues who continue to work for the protection of others despite their personal loss. We also stand together  for all those affected by this horrific attack, for those entrusted with the leadership, security and safeguarding of our communities, and for the safety of everyone in London and beyond.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Murder, Terrorism, WeStandTogether

January 6, 2015 by Paul Ford

Happy New Year

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

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Keep your eye fixed on Him who is your guide to the heavenly country, where He is leading you.
What does it matter to you whether Jesus guides you to Heaven by the way of the desert or by the meadow; So long as He is always with you and you arrive at the possession of a blessed eternity?

From all of us here, we wish you a very Happy New Year!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: London, PaulFord

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