Message from Bishop Hope Morgan Ward

by United Methodist News Service September 2, 2005

THE UNITED METHODIST PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI - thank each of you for your thoughts and prayers as we face the disastrous effects of Hurricane Katrina and seek to be a comforting and healing presence to our neighbors.

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