Good Shepherd South Asian (Calgary, AB) is welcoming its first rector.  The Rev William John is moving to the frozen Prairies from Dubai, United Arab Emirates where the average winter high temperature is 23°C and summers average 40°C.  William+ was Presbyter-in Charge for the Urdu/Hindi congregation at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Dubai.  He was recommended to ANiC’s Bishop Stephen Leung by Bishop Azad Marshall who is the Bishop of Iran and Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf for Urdu-speaking congregations

Please pray for a smooth adjustment for William+, his wife Aster and one of their daughters Anum; for the speedy issuing of a work visa; and for the securing of a good rental facility for Good Shepherd South Asian.  (They currently meet in a home.)