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Stolen silver reappears at Episcopal church

E-mail|Link|Comments (0) Posted by Michael Paulson December 4, 2008 02:09 PM

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The Rev. Jane Bearden, the Episcopal priest from Massachusetts who is working at a hurricane-damaged parish in Biloxi, Miss., e-mails to say that the century-old silver vessels stolen in September from the Church of the Redeemer have mysteriously reappeared:

"I have some really good news. Today we recovered the silver. Apparently, whoever took it saw fit to return it. They left the bag, intact, in a room at the daycare in the rear of our building...I believe with all my heart that the news coverage moved the heart of someone to return our sacred vessels to us. I wanted you be among the first to know. If it is possible to let others know of this blessing I would welcome the opportunity to share a bit of good news this holiday season. I am tempted to quote 'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus,' but instead I believe that I will just offer a prayer of thanksgiving that the Holy Spirit moved in the hearts of many who prayed for us, touched the heart of one who had stolen from us, and finally brought our vessels home to Redeemer. Now my hope is that whoever it was - they will come and find the support and comfort of a loving faith community and the strength that a relationship with God will bring. Blessed Advent and a most Holy Christmas from Redeemer and from me, Jane+"

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