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?
Our youth ministry will pray with and for the VT campus on Thursday night. Tragedy is not uncommon in this community these days and our students are ready to take action.
Are thoughts and prayers go out to each person impacted by this evil event, but God be glorified in all that transpires from here on out.
Comment by Jeff — April 18, 2007 @ 7:19 pm
28 years ago, I lived on campus and participated in CCCI prayer teams, Bible Study and Summer Projects. I have sat insulated for these many years not thinking this kind of tragedy could not possibly touch this ministry and yet in this time it has happened. Lord God of Glory and utmost love, prepare and strengthen the hearts of the campus staff and students at VT for what has happened and what is to come. Bless them as they go forward as Warriors in your Name.
Comment by Jon Phillips — April 18, 2007 @ 7:19 pm
I’m a mom - just wanting to add my voice to the many who are weeping this week. May none of this suffering be wasted…
Comment by Darby McHugh — April 18, 2007 @ 7:09 pm
Your brothers and sisters in Christ are lifting you in prayer Thursday night. May you feel God’s peace and glorify God through this tragedy.
Our college group (Impact) is located in Walnut Creek California.
Comment by Sharon Rodriguez — April 18, 2007 @ 6:55 pm
I ask our Lord to hold those in mourning in His hands, and give them comfort and healing, as only He can. It was a tragic day. But we will know His glory.
In Christ,
Suzanne
Purcellville, VA 20132
Comment by suzanne — April 18, 2007 @ 6:42 pm
I’m on staff at Michigan State University. Tommorow (Thursday) our entire movement will be beginning our weekly meeting in prayer for you. We know what people mean for evil, God means for good. I’m so sorry. Be of strong faith.
Comment by Matt — April 18, 2007 @ 6:38 pm
Our staff team at Melbourne University here in Australia is praying for Virginia Tech. Our campus ministry here has been born out of Virginia Tech (our partnering campus), and several stinters on my team are mourning with you, as they too are Hokies.
We are here, on the other side of the world, praying for each other, praying for you. Australian students are praying for you. We are hoping to gather the Virginia Tech community that is studying abroad here this semester within the next day so that we can be praying, grieving, and reaching out together.
Our hearts are deeply moved and we stand here holding on to the hope we have in Christ - together with you.
In God’s comfort,
Mike Shepski and the Melbourne University Staff/Stint Team
Comment by Mike Shepski — April 18, 2007 @ 6:37 pm
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones to this tragedy and to those victims who are in the healing process from their wounds. May the Lord comfort you now and give you strength. God bless you all,
Reneé
Comment by Renee — April 18, 2007 @ 6:35 pm
I am very surprised at that news. Our family are shocked. We prayed together last night. All of you are not alone. God’s family in the world are with you in pryer. Also all staff members and our students of Korea CCC pray for and with you.
Comment by Staff Kim — April 18, 2007 @ 6:25 pm
I have been praying…and will continue to pray for those grieving the loss of loved ones and friends. I am praying also for Cho’s family; may they be surrounded by the love of Christ. Words cannot convey the empathy and support that overflows for all at VA Tech. Thank you, Campus Crusade, for directing our focus to our risen Lord! Let us not be overcome by evil…in His power there is abundantlife.
Comment by J. Deuink — April 18, 2007 @ 6:16 pm
Please know that I am praying for the entire Virginia Tech community and family and friends. This tragedy feels especially personal to me because I’m a Tech graduate. In fact, Campus Crusade there was instrumental in my coming to Christ in Feb 1979 (I graduated in ‘78). Thank you for being there for the students and staff. May the Lord use this horrible incident to draw you all closer to Him and be an even stronger warrior for Him.
God bless you all.
Cynthie in Lakewood, CO
Comment by Cynthie — April 18, 2007 @ 6:14 pm
…..what can I say??? My heart goes out to all that have lost a loved one and I pray that God will reveil himself in a special way to all the families…..it really shows me that we all need to be ready to leave at anytime and it lets my heart burn even more to reach the lost people around me with the good news from God, that wants to bless us with eternal life. Let our hearts be passionate to reach the people with Gods love on a daily basis.
In Christ
Damaris
Switzerland
Comment by Damaris Stahli — April 18, 2007 @ 6:13 pm
Greetings from Tacoma, WA.
My prayers are not only for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones and friends, and those who are walking with a friend or loved one through the recovery process, but also for members of the Korean community who are feeling an overwhelming sense of shame and responsibility for what happened. Our hearts also go out to you, and our prayers for healing and restoration go to God on your behalf. May He be glorified in the demonstration of unity in the Body of Christ, and the outpouring of love to those who do not yet know Him.
Comment by Karen Pease — April 18, 2007 @ 6:11 pm
After this tragic incident happened, I’m sure everyone has lots to say. I hope people don’t start to be racist, because I heard some students started to discuss about the race of the killer. I’m hoping that people are more aware and take others seriously. When someone is depressed, anxious, or in any emotional distress, people around him or her would take it seriously. Offer help or offer to seek resources.
Let us pray for one another seriously, because we’re created and loved by God. We can prevent many people from suicide or killing others. What do you think?
Comment by Joanna Yang — April 18, 2007 @ 6:10 pm
There is a time to mourn and a time to weep. This is the time we mourn and weep with you. Such a tragedy. May God bless each and everyone of you.
Comment by Dixie Waters — April 18, 2007 @ 6:10 pm
Our hearts and souls ache with you, but our God is sovereign! We’re praying for strength for all of you at CCC, especially Jeff & Lisa Highfield at VA Tech, as you minister to those hurting. Continue to shine God’s light!
The Kisiel Family
Indiana, PA
Comment by Michelle & Ken Kisiel — April 18, 2007 @ 6:08 pm
May God grant you His mercy, comfort, and wisdom as you minister to others in their grief and as you yourselves grieve the loss of friends. Our church women’s bible study will be praying for you tomorrow.
Christ’s mercy on you,
Jeanne
Liberty, MO 64068
Comment by Jeanne — April 18, 2007 @ 6:03 pm
I don´t know what say about this, but I know that God is good all the time and I´m praying too…
God bless
Comment by Gislaine — April 18, 2007 @ 6:00 pm
My Bible study and family have been praying for families and students . May God’s peace that surpasses the worlds understanding cover you . The whole nation mourns with you. Your sister in Christ . Danielle
Comment by Danielle — April 18, 2007 @ 5:52 pm
We here at Quinter High School will be lifting prayers throughout the school day.
VA Tech will be in our thoughts and prayers.
“Be still and know that I am God” Psalms 46:10
Brian Roesch
Quinter, KS 67752
Comment by Brian Roesch USD 293 Quinter Kansas — April 18, 2007 @ 5:51 pm
We have been praying for these students and families. With incidents like this, it surely can help Americans see that there is evil, there is sin in this world and we all need Someone larger than ourselves.
Comment by Jeff — April 18, 2007 @ 5:43 pm
May God move in a wonderful way and replace the memory of the evil with the knowledge of His grace, mercy, love and power.
Comment by Susan -Illinois — April 18, 2007 @ 5:35 pm
My wife and I lead Intercessory Prayer at our church in Charleston, SC, and we have two neices that will be graduating from VT next month. We have been in prayer since the announcement of the tragedy. Our prayer group will continue to lift up the familes and students of VT as they go through the healing process. This Saturday, April 21 our prayer group will have an hour prayer session where we seek God’s heart for this situation.
Comment by James Young — April 18, 2007 @ 5:31 pm
I am from Saint Louis, Missouri. As soon as I heard the news, I began to pray and will continue to pray for those affected by this tragedy. Also, a co-worker and I have joined together in prayer; and I will share this information with her. I will also pray that the Lord will give you wisdom as you seek to comfort those who are in unimaginable grief and pain. May the Lord send his grace, comfort, and peace in extraordinary ways through the Campus Crusade Staff there at Virgina Tech and throughout the nation. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.
Comment by Alissa Boyd — April 18, 2007 @ 5:27 pm
Brothers and Sisters in Christ at VT,
Please know that the staff here at Here’s Life Inner City, Los Angeles have been holding you in prayer ever since hearing of the tragedy on Monday morning. Many tears have been shed and prayers for comfort and peace for you all and the family at VT. May God be lifted up in the midst of this time of great pain and sorrow…His mercies are deep and His love complete.
Comment by Nancy Pryor — April 18, 2007 @ 5:23 pm