Eternity News | December 16th, 2014 05:46 AM
The siege overnight ended in the early hours of this morning as police entered the Lindt Cafe in Martin Place with weapons firing. There are three casualties, including the gunman himself. Here is what Christians are saying on social media about it.
11:10am: St Philip’s York St is opening its doors again, welcoming people to pray.
10am: Gosford Anglican, well known for its political messages on its notice board have this to say this morning:
9:00am: A nice reflection on #illridewithyou from Naomi Johnson, congregation member at Green Square Church.
From World Vision’s Tim Costello:
7:50am: From leader of the Christian Democrats, Fred Nile.
7:40am: from Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher
7.30am: from Pastor Brad Chilcott, Director of Welcome to Australia
7.00:am: A verse for today – Sighs too deep for words
6.00am: Toll rises to three as two hostages confirmed dead.
5.30am: Two dead. Including the Gunman. After 16 hours the siege is over.
Overseas Christians pray for us
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