A Call to Prayer
In times like these we desperately need God - we need God to meet with us, to comfort us, and to give us perspective. We need to look heavenward to the One who can give grace and pour out His mercy in our time of need.
In view of this, the leadership of Campus Crusade for Christ invites you to join together sometime this Thursday in a concerted gathering to call on God. Perhaps you could invite others in your community to join together with the staff, students, alumni, and laypeople throughout our country to call on the Lord to work in this very difficult situation.
I also think it would be an incredible testimony and blessing to the Virginia Tech community to know there has been such an outpouring of love demonstrated by prayer.
So if God is leading you to join us, would you mind leaving a comment to let us know that you are joining us in prayer? Would you let us know the location (city, state) you will be praying and leave an encouraging note for our Campus Crusade for Christ community at Virginia Tech?
To Cynthia and Paul and all the dear ones at VT - our prayers are with you and we are confident in God’s presence with you. We cannot comprehend this sad event, but commit all you are doing for the students, faculty, staff, administration and extended VT family to the Lord. God bless and keep you.
Comment by Jane and Bob Carpenter — April 18, 2007 @ 5:02 pm
Definitely praying for you all. I keep thinking that it is only the love of Christ and the foundation on the Lord which never shakes that will get us through deep grief.
Comment by Melissa Wright — April 18, 2007 @ 4:59 pm
Dear Friends at Virginia Tech,
My heart is broken for you all and I wanted to let you know that I’ve been praying continuously since I learned from a co-worker what was happening on campus. I will certainly continue those prayers on Thursday and well beyond. I also requesed prayer from my team and my leaders. Feeling inadquate to help, I’m sure prayer is the only immeidate thing (and I’m sure the best thing)that we can do to support you. Please know you are being lifted up and that we are pleading with God to wrap His arms around you and provide the peace and healing that only He can.
I also hope it encourages you to know that in a business luncheon I attended today, nearly 500 business people, government agency employees, and political figures began the invocation by praying for you. You are clearly top of mind for us all.
Comment by Linda Leslie — April 18, 2007 @ 4:55 pm
My most fervent prayers are with all those affected by this horrific event. I pray the comfort and love of Jesus will whisper through the tears to bring healing to your hearts.
Jessica McGlauflin
Willernie, MN
Comment by Jessica McGlauflin — April 18, 2007 @ 4:51 pm
Bless VA Tech and may God bless and comfort all those grieving their losses
Comment by msdedi — April 18, 2007 @ 4:49 pm
The students of Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas are lifting you all up in prayer.
Comment by Julia Marcos — April 18, 2007 @ 4:47 pm
I’ve been praying for you all. My dad’s on CCCI staff and he sent me the first post from this site. We’re praying and if I could be there to walk some students through the grieving process I would be there. The Lord will use this for his glory, somehow. Thanks for being in the thick of it.
InChrist,
Steve
Columbia, SC 29203
Comment by Steve — April 18, 2007 @ 4:39 pm
Our precious brothers and sisters in Christ:
As the Youth Pastor at the Chinese Christian Chruch of Greater Albany, I want you to know that our youth, their families and many other followers around the country have been and will continue to lift you and the entire VT Campus up to our gracious Heavenly Father.
We’re already certain that, out of this, God is going to raise up an “army” of disciples at VT in response to the work of the evil one.
May God’s love, peace and presence surround and fill you with the joy of knowing that He is still in control and, out of the ashes of this gut-wrenching experience, His glory will shine brighter than ever before.
In the assurance of His love,
Phil Woodrow
Comment by Phil Woodrow — April 18, 2007 @ 4:28 pm
My heart aches for everyone who is connected to the VA Tech.I will be praying on Thursday and everyday that you will be comforted by God.The only thing good about this terrible event is that it will bring more people to our Lord.Take care. Mary Meilleur from Mi.
Comment by Mary Meilleur — April 18, 2007 @ 3:38 pm
I’m live in Brazil but, as a brother in Christ and member of the movement here, I share in your pain. I gonna be praying too!
Gog bless you in serving people and the His purpose among all this tragedy.
In Him,
Wes
Comment by Wesley — April 18, 2007 @ 3:27 pm
[…] Uma Chamada à Oração Escritório Nacional (EUA):: 10:08 am Em tempos como estes nós precisamos desesperadamente de Deus – precisamos que Ele nos encontre, nos conforte e nos dê perspectiva. Precisamos olhar para o céu e para Aquele que nos dá graça e derrama da sua misericórdia quando mais precisamos. Tendo isso em vista, a liderança da Cruzada Estudantil e Profissional para Cristo te convida a fazer parte de uma corrente de clamor a Deus durante alguma hora desta quinta-feira. Talvez vocês possa chamar outras pessoas como obreiros, estudantes, amigos e parentes de todos os lugares para pedir ao Senhor que Ele se mova nesta situação tão difícil. Eu também acho que seria um testemunho incrível e uma bênção para a comunidade de Virgínia Tech saber que houve tamanho derramamento de amor demonstrado por orações. Então, se Deus está te direcionando a fazer parte disso, você se importaria de deixar um comentário nos avisando que você está conosco nisso? Nós gostaríamos de capturar uma noção de Corpo de crentes, orando por todos de Virgínia Tech. O link para deixar o comentário é o seguinte: http://campuscrusadeforchrist.com/virginiatech/a-call-to-prayer/ […]
Pingback by Uma Chamada à Oração « Isaías 42:6 — April 18, 2007 @ 2:59 pm
The whole Body hurts with you right now. We’re crying and praying for you at Towson U. (near Baltimore, MD)
Comment by Kristina — April 18, 2007 @ 2:59 pm
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Ro 12:15
The whole body suffers with the pain of its members. Your family at CCC in Sao Paulo, Brazil, joins you in prayers for God’s comfort and guidance.
Comment by Flavio Garcia — April 18, 2007 @ 2:26 pm
I am a CCC staff alumni. I live in Charlotte, NC now. My father in law went to VT. Praying for y’all.
Comment by Wendy — April 18, 2007 @ 1:55 pm
My students and I will be joining you in prayer on Thursday.
Kristen Hubert
Multnomah Bible College
Portland, Oregon
Comment by Kristen Hubert — April 18, 2007 @ 1:42 pm
My brother Tim is director of Cru at Penn State and I want you all at Tech to know my family is praying for all of you. This is your campus’s worst tragedy ever but with God’s grace and love you will carry on and show the world Gods love. God bless you all. And may Gods peace be in your hearts.
Comment by Adam Henderson — April 18, 2007 @ 1:32 pm
Students of The Florida State University (Tallahassee Florida) are holding a Candlelight ceremony for VT Wed. night.
The Lord is with all of you in this time of tragedy and we have you all in our Prayers.
God Bless.
Comment by Tina Meyer — April 18, 2007 @ 1:30 pm
My prayers are with you as you continue to serve sacrificially for Christ.
Nadine Richards
Arlington VA
Comment by Nadine Richards — April 18, 2007 @ 1:15 pm
I am praying for the students and their families to find comfort in the Lord. I am also praying that God will use this heartbreaking tragedy for good and that many more people will come to know Him through it.
God bless you all.
Comment by Denise Moser — April 18, 2007 @ 12:52 pm
We are in Seattle Washington. Friends from Hawaii to Japan are praying.
Comment by Kim Kobayashi — April 18, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
My heart grieves with you. We are CCC alumni and will always be part of the “family”. We will pray on Thursday, and will mobilize as many others to pray as we can. God is not the author of evil, but He is the only one who can bring peace, healing,and glory to himself through tragedy. Our prayers have been with you all since we heard of it.
Comment by Kim Kobayashi — April 18, 2007 @ 12:29 pm
Dear students, families and friends and staff at VT,
I am praying for all of you that Almight God our Father will be very present to you, comforting, strengthening and healing you in the days, months and years ahead. I pray each of you will come to know the love of His Son, Jesus, and accept Him as your Savior. He says “Come unto Me all you that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Matt 11:28-30
Campus Crusade for Christ at Brookdale Community College in NJ will be praying for you.
We love you.
Karilyn
Comment by Karilyn Hapstak — April 18, 2007 @ 12:23 pm
i just want to let you know we are all prayer for all who died and those grieving for friends lost. And a special prayer for all the families.
I truly feel for you.
Connie A Hamman
Madera, CA 93638
Comment by Connie Hamman — April 18, 2007 @ 11:29 am
MESSAGE FROM SAO PAULO, BRAZIL!
I sent this link to everyone in our movement down here. We’re All with you!
This Thursday I will be praying for everyone in Va Tech so that God can be found in the midst of this tragedy. I pray you all experience Jesus’ love and mercy and care.
You are very loved!
Comment by Thais Felix — April 18, 2007 @ 11:19 am
Today as I sit at my computer, I shed tears for young people who are no longer with us. For all who grieve, I
grieve with you. This tragedy affects
us all. My prayer is that God will comfort you. Stay close to Him and to
your friends. It is somehow easier to
bear when you have someone who shares your loss. A Grandmother from Mississippi.
Comment by Cherry W. Wheeler — April 18, 2007 @ 10:22 am