V-Tech Shootings
We are deeply grieved over the tragedy at Virginia Tech. Our brothers and sisters at New Life Christian Church are working hard to comfort, console and care for the campus. NLCF is one of the largest churches within our movement with about 1,000 students involved. It might be that one of their members was killed or injured. GCM is doing what we can to stay involved. Pastor Jim Pace shared that the best we can do is PRAY! As you can guess the entire community is shocked.
Needs that they expressed at this time may be financial as the church helps to provide counselors and possibly memorials.
We will keep you posted about what Cornerstone can do personally. This Friday at Large Group, depending on need, the offering might just be our part for a memorial fund.
Please PRAY!
We received this note yesterday that we are passing on to you. You can also check out NLCF’s website at www.NLCF.net:
I want to thank many of you for your care, concern and prayers in regard to the Virginia Tech tragedy. Many of you have called or e-mailed me to share your concern. Please pray for our sister church at Virginia Tech, that God would allow them to have a ministry of presence during this difficult time. Pray that God would give them wisdom to minister to all the students at Tech and those who live in Blacksburg.
Also, Jim Pace, one of the pastor’s of New Life Campus Fellowship, our sister church in Virginia was asked to be on Larry King tonight 9 p.m. Eastern, 6 p.m. Western. Please pray for Jim. Pray that God will give him the words that will minister to people.
Right now I am in Washington D.C. I just talked with Jim Pace moments ago and will be keeping up with what is happening in Blacksburg through him and others. As I learn more information from people at Virginia Tech, I will do my best to give periodic updates on my blog in regard to this tragedy. Feel free to go there to find out how you might know how to pray more wisely.
Jim has asked me to mention that over the next couple of days the best thing we can do is pray. He and a couple of others have been overwhelmed with calls. Jim prefers people wait a couple of days before him to to give condolences.
Thanks for your prayers. God works through prayer.
JR