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?
Lifting you up in NY to the Lord who is “our strength and our shield, an ever present help in times of trouble.” He was present during the 9/11 attacks, and He was present on Monday… and from this tragedy, He will bring much good. Praying for you as staff and students who are ministering in the aftermath….
Comment by Heidi — April 19, 2007 @ 8:16 pm
We who know the LORD JESUS as LORD and SAVIOR ..Know who is behind this Horrorific display that took place…We pray for the Families and friends of these that lost their lives. As we gathering together tonite @7pm. The praise Choir @ Rancho Cucamonga Calvary Chapel will be praying for everyone that has effected by this tragedy.
Comment by bobbi girard — April 19, 2007 @ 8:15 pm
You are in our prayers. One of us is an alum of Marshall University, a school that has also known tragedy. God will use this for good, He always does! We love you.
Comment by Sue and Kenny Allen — April 19, 2007 @ 8:10 pm
I wanted to let you know that I have contacted my friend in radio and also asked my brother-in-law the pastor to pray today at 7:00pm in his class. I live in Denver and although was not close to the Columbine tragedy, and cannot understand what you are going through, I see the pain and the hurt. God Bless to all the students of this world as he reveals his glory that will come from this.
Comment by Kerry Chandler — April 19, 2007 @ 8:06 pm
I began praying for you the moment the word hit the airwaves. Bless you all, may God’s love comfort you all and bring you peace.
Comment by jeanette — April 19, 2007 @ 8:06 pm
I’ve been praying for those affected by the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Specifically, I will continue to pray that God will use those of you involved with Campus Crusade to reach out to those in need. I too was affected by a tragedy while in college, not to this magnitude, but I know that God’s peace that surpasses all understanding is in your midst. May the love and grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be made more real to you in these days. With love,
Julie (Shelbyville, IN)
Comment by Julie — April 19, 2007 @ 7:56 pm
We prayed for you today as we walked around the campus of the University of New Orleans. This is a city that knows tragedy and we share your pain today.
Comment by Kathryn — April 19, 2007 @ 7:51 pm
Praying in Chicago.
Comment by Mandy — April 19, 2007 @ 7:48 pm
Chicos we are praying for you, God´ll be gloryfied by your faith.
Keep trusting.. G* from Arg.
Comment by Grace — April 19, 2007 @ 7:47 pm
Just wanted to let all fo you know that my family and I are praying for you there in Blacksburg Va. Also, I am an alumus of Campus Crusade for Christ, having received Christ into my heart as Lord and Savior, through the efforts of Crusade staff members in 1985. Plus, my family and I currently support an alumnus of Va. tech and his family in ministry, Chris Deckert. If there is any other way that we can be of help, don’t hesitate to contact me at my e-mail address - aparin@princeton.edu. Take Care of yourselves, God Bless and will be praying for all of you on a daily basis.
Sincerely Yours,
Wayne Aparin
Rutgers University
Cook College, 1988
P.S - I currently live in Hamilton NJ, with my wife of 10 years, Teresa, and our 2 sons, Douglas (8) and Harrison (3)
Comment by Wayne Aparin — April 19, 2007 @ 7:47 pm
Prayers from my family and I from Fayetteville, NC are being lifted up for all of you. We pray that He will comfort you and sustain you through this difficult time. He is our comfort and strength! I also pray that He will use this tragedy to work some good for “…we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NASV)May God bless you!
Comment by Jean McPhail — April 19, 2007 @ 7:40 pm
This is a senseless tragedy. What I say will not have much comfort for you, but my heart and prayers are for the families and friends lost and affected by this tragedy.
No one deserved this.
Comment by Kelly — April 19, 2007 @ 7:38 pm
May the God who gives peace that passes all understanding pour out His comfort to the broken hearted,
Charlottesville, VA
Comment by Lois B — April 19, 2007 @ 7:36 pm
Ladies Bible Study of the Union Church of Guatemala (Central America) prayed for you as reach out with the love of Christ to the hurting at VT.
Comment by Di — April 19, 2007 @ 7:36 pm
We’re praying for you in California and around the world, that God will be your strength, your comfort and your peace.
Comment by John Broesamle — April 19, 2007 @ 7:32 pm
We stand by your side in prayer. As a former CCC staff member at VT, you are all in my heart and I have been recruiting a team of prayer warriors to help cover you in prayer. We’re on our knees. “When you go thru deep waters and great trouble I will be with you. When you go thru rivers of great difficulty, you will not drown.” Isa 43:1-3
Comment by Joyce Brisker Jacoby — April 19, 2007 @ 7:29 pm
Hi I just wanted to let you all know that my family and I are praying for you, my the Lord give you comfort, the Bible says “He is the God of all comfort”. God will not give us more than we can bear. I pray that God will strengthen and keep you all.
Love Deborah Capobianco and family.
Comment by Deborah Capobianco — April 19, 2007 @ 7:28 pm
Hey just wanted to make sure you knew that the Iowa State University CRU in Ames, IA will be praying tonight. Let us seek the Lord through this together!
Comment by Mike Carlson — April 19, 2007 @ 7:26 pm
I have been in prayer for days and am confident GOD will bring good out of this evil. I will continue to pray for all those involved near and far for GODS glory to be revealed and may the Holy Spirit overcome hearts with HIS comfort. Love in CHRIST our Savior Jerry
Comment by Jerry Lea McConnell — April 19, 2007 @ 7:23 pm
Praying for healing for all who have been touched by this tragedy.
Comment by Karen - Carlisle PA — April 19, 2007 @ 7:22 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of the victims and their families involved in this horrible event. May God provide comfort to each and everyone of you for. I heard someone say this on the news…for everything bad, there is a good! We believe that! God Bless
Comment by The Entire Mann Family — April 19, 2007 @ 7:21 pm
Our family is joining in prayer now to our most amazing God. May you feel his peace and comfort.
Comment by The Budd Family — April 19, 2007 @ 7:14 pm
Praying for family and friends affected by this horrible tragedy. May the love of God embrace you and give you strength through this difficult time.
Comment by Cindy Schwenk — April 19, 2007 @ 7:10 pm
texas a&m university’s thought and prayers go out to you guys … we will be gathering together tonight
Comment by chase walker — April 19, 2007 @ 7:06 pm
My husband and I are praying for college students at VT and all over to continue to trust in God and realize that one never knows when one’s life will end so we should live for Christ now!
Clayton, NC
Comment by Janice — April 19, 2007 @ 7:04 pm