Indiana — Thorstur Thordarson, Lafayette (Ind.) Church pastor, is building bridges. On several occasions he has been invited to pray for state leaders. Last year he was asked to have the prayer at the State of the Judicial, an event where all the state judges, the governor, lieutenant governor, Supreme Court judge, and others were present. Thordarson writes, "It was an impressive event, and an honor to be there."

This year Thordarson was invited by State Representative Sue W. Scholar to have the prayer at the opening session of the Indiana General Assembly. Accepting the invitation to offer prayer in these government meetings provides opportunities for Pastor Thordarson to raise awareness of the Adventist Church as he builds relationships with government officials.

Diane Thurber, Indiana Conference communication director