Dear Praying Friends,

We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident involving Asian Access’ faculty member and country coordinator, Dr. Gary Parrett. Gary was en route to Sri Lanka to teach for the latest Asian Access leadership development session when his bus went over the railing near the airport in Seoul, South Korea.

Gary was accompanied by Pastor Kenny Yee, from Highrock Covenant Church in Arlington, MA, who died along with 12 others in the accident. Gary, professor at Gordon-Conwell Seminary, is currently in critical condition and his wife and daughter will soon accompany him in the hospital in Seoul.

Our prayers go out to their families and churches as well as to the pastors in Sri Lanka who have been deeply touched by Gary’s shepherding, mentoring and teaching.

To fuel your prayers, you can learn more from Gary’s family at this website:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/garyparrett

May the peace of Christ rest on the families and the churches and may His healing touch be upon Gary during these critical hours.

Grace and Peace,

Joe

• Dr. Gary Parrett's bio on Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary website
• Update page: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/garyparrett
• AP video footage from the scene of the accident

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