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?
prayers are being said for the v-tech community in indianapolis
Comment by joe — April 18, 2007 @ 10:49 pm
Praying and grieving for you in Manassas, VA.
-The Wynns
VT Class of ‘88
CCC Staff Alumnus ‘99
Comment by Kelly Wynn — April 18, 2007 @ 10:47 pm
주를 위해 일하다 주님곁으로 돌아가신 그들의 명복을 빕니다..
언젠가 천국에서 만날 우리의 소망이 있기에 그들의 빈 자리를 채우며 서로 격려하고 일어서십시오..!
버지니아 캠퍼스의 영적인 부흥의 때인것 같습니다! 주님의 계획하심에 민감하셔서 이 때 일수록 서로 격려하고 복음을 위해 협력하고 담대히 나아가십니오!
한국 어느 작은 마을에서 기도로 여러분들을 돕겠습니다. 샬롬.
Comment by CCC 임성미 — April 18, 2007 @ 10:44 pm
My prayers, and I’m sure those of my co-workers whom I’m about to send an e-mail to, will be lifted for all the families impacted by this terrible tragedy. The name of my workplace prayer chain, GILAIC…God Is Large And In Charge, says it best!
No matter what evil is thrown our way, we have a God who is still speaking in this time. The nails couldn’t hold Christ to the cross nor can this tragedy silence the voices of believers around this world! May the families who are grieving rest in the palm of the Almighty’s comforting hand. May they know there are sisters and brothers in extended communities holding them up, bearing their pain, and loving them through.
Karla
Marion/Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Comment by Karla MG — April 18, 2007 @ 10:41 pm
Eastern Kentucky University has you all in our prayers. Be encouraged when you remember that God is so big that he will bring beauty out of such grief.
Comment by shawna peavler — April 18, 2007 @ 10:38 pm
I am saddened by this event. I will be praying as requested for everyone who was involved. I think we should also be praying for the family of the student who did this. They are hurting as well. May the Lord be with you all.
Comment by Diane Rodrigued — April 18, 2007 @ 10:37 pm
Our Small group in Kennewick WA., will be praying for the families and friends who are grieving a loved one at 7pm in answer to Laura’s call to pray.
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life…..nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Rom 8:39
Comment by John Townley — April 18, 2007 @ 10:37 pm
we are great grandparents and we have witnessed the power of prayer to resolve many hurtful situations. God sees it all and really cares for each one of us even in stressful times. The love of Christ bridges the gape between humanisms hopelessness and Christianity hopefulness……….
Comment by Don & Nell Tatylor — April 18, 2007 @ 10:36 pm
May God give His comfort and bring good out of this tragedy. Lean hard upon Him; He is a present help in times of trouble, and He promises to supply your needs and heal your broken hearts.
Tomorrow, in our Bible study of 12 women in their 80’s and 90’s, at Westminster Village in Dover,DE we will be praying for VT students and families.
Comment by Irene Evers — April 18, 2007 @ 10:35 pm
I will pray Thursday that each person touched by the incident at Virginia Tech will have their heart soothed in a very tender and personal way by God, and that this incident will create an ever strengthening bond between them and our Father.
Suzannah Morris
Houston, TX
Comment by Suzannah Moris — April 18, 2007 @ 10:31 pm
My heart and prayers go out to all who died. Even Cho. The thing that tears my heart up the most is that if this kid would have came to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ this never would have happened. I pray that this is a wake up call for all half-hearted Christians and to people who do not know Jesus Christ as their PERSONAL Lord ans Saviour…. We are not gureented the next minute. I pray even now at my computer that the Christians would stand up and be bold and wittness the their fellow classmates and at the same time share the joy of Christ to the lost. How many died that did not know Jesus? Thats what breaks my heart. I have lost family and know the pain.. but can rejoice in knowing I will see them again one day in heaven. Christians……. STAND UP. I love each and every one of you and will be praying for you.. ROMANS 10:9 If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your HEART that God raised Him from the dead YOU SHALL BE SAVED!!!!
Comment by Daniel — April 18, 2007 @ 10:24 pm
My mom’s group will be praying for you all on Thursday morning.
Kori
Spencer, IN
Comment by Kori Wainscott — April 18, 2007 @ 10:22 pm
My heart just aches for the grief you are engulfed by right now. I was a teacher in Fairfax County–where the shooter and several of the victims are from–during 9/11, the anthrax scare, and the sniper attacks. There’s been so much heartache over the years.
Please know that all of the students, faculty, staff, and families affected are ever-present in our thoughts and prayers right now. I will be joining in the day of prayer tomorrow from Honolulu, Hawaii. May God’s peace surround and sustain you through this.
Peace to you,
The Keffer Family
Comment by Amy Keffer — April 18, 2007 @ 10:20 pm
Our church family will be gathering to pray with you tomorrow and in the days, weeks, and months to come. We pray that God’s presence will comfort and strengthen you.
Lisa - South Dakota
Comment by Lisa — April 18, 2007 @ 10:20 pm
I will be praying. Also forwarding an email from familylife to my family and friends. There are several people in my family who are not Christians but this has caused me to be bold in my words -mostly with comforting words of scripture. 2 cor 4:8 “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed… Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
God will not abandon or destroy us. There is a hope and a future for us…
Comment by Jessica — April 18, 2007 @ 10:18 pm
I just looked at the beautiful faces of the victims. People of all ages, race, nationality, sex, fathers, sons, mothers daughters, wives, and husbands.
To the family and friends of the victims, I am so sorry and I pray and cry for your loss.
Jena Reynoso
Comment by Jena Reynoso — April 18, 2007 @ 10:13 pm
My family will be joining in prayer for the VT students, families and faculty.
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Columbus, Ohio
Comment by Pegi Deeter — April 18, 2007 @ 10:08 pm
just wanted to add my prayers and voice to let you know that there are those of us here in Montreal (Canada) who will also be praying for you all in the days to come. Know that our hearts join with yours in this tragedy and that we will overcome evil with good.
Comment by Cheryl — April 18, 2007 @ 10:07 pm
We have already started a prayer circle in the ring of people I blog with. I will post about this and tomorrow we will join everybody in prayer.
Thank you.
Comment by Sharon — April 18, 2007 @ 10:06 pm
We are grieving with all the community of Blacksburg and the community of VT. Our hearts and prayers are with you and we fervently pray that the Lord will send His Spirit upon you and that he will raise up a mighty army of believers from this tragedy - for what man intends for evil, the Lord will use for good. Thank you for ministering to those in need.
Comment by Rosanne Tryon — April 18, 2007 @ 10:05 pm
The Campus Crusade movement at Iowa State has been and will continue praying for you. Find hope and confidence in the character of our Lord.
Comment by Tom Vande Voort — April 18, 2007 @ 10:03 pm
I am praying for God’s peace and comfort for all of you at VT.
Susan - Pompano Beach, Florida
Comment by Susan — April 18, 2007 @ 9:58 pm
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
~John 14:27~
In Minnesota are hearts and prayers are with you. May the peace found in Jesus give you strength.
Brother in Christ,
Eric Faust
University of Minnesota Duluth
Comment by Eric Faust — April 18, 2007 @ 9:57 pm
I will pray for all tomorrow and will encourage my husband and 17 and 14 years old boys to as well. God’s peace, healing and grace………
Comment by Monica Nordquist — April 18, 2007 @ 9:56 pm
I was also so sad to hear unbelievable news. I am praying for recovering from tragedy and comforting people who lost loved ones. I hope God will show His purpose beyond our mind.
From korea Campus Crusade for Christ
Comment by Yunhan, Choi — April 18, 2007 @ 9:56 pm