A Tragic Loss

From Associate Regional Minister, Don Hiscox:

There has been a most tragic loss in the extended Disciples of Christ family, as reported to us by Tammy Rottschaefer, Minister of Spiritual Formation at Lake Harriet Christian Church in Minneapolis, MN. Please see her note below, and please hold this entire family in your thoughts and prayers.

In the aftermath of the tornado in Hugo MN last evening (5/25), Bob and Barb Rhea called and requested prayers for their daughter Christy (facial injuries...treated and released though remaining at hospital with Jerry and Annika), son-in-law Jerry (hospitalized with a broken femur), injured 4-year-old granddaughter Annika, and upon the loss of life of their 2-year-old grandson Nathaniel.

Christy, Jerry, and 4-year-old Annika were taken to Regions Hospital (Annika is the child referred to as six years old in the Star Tribune newspaper.)

At this time, Bob and Barb simply ask for prayers for Christy, Jerry, and Annika in recovery, and prayers for the entire family in the great sadness at the loss of little Nate.

God of mercy, touch the unspeakable pain of this day for Bob and Barb's family with your abiding presence in life and death.

Enfold the days of healing and grief yet to come with your abiding presence. Hear the prayers of people for this family....

Held together in prayer,
Tammy Rottschaefer
Lake Harriet Christian Church

Note: A full account of the tornado in Hugo, MN can be found at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune website.