Dear Fourth Church Youth and Parents:With so many people across our country, our hearts broke yesterday with the news of the shooting deaths at Virginia Tech. As the tragedy continues to unfold before our eyes, our grief only grows.
These horrific events are especially difficult for us to process. So many of us are either heading to college next year or have siblings or children in college now. As numerous people have mentioned, schools should be sanctuaries and safe places for learning and growing. When that safety is violated, we are all unsettled.
As we grieve as a nation and as a community, I want you to be aware of two things. First, if any of you—youth and parents alike—need to talk with a pastor, I am always available for you.
Second, the community of faith at Fourth Church will be gathering at two different times on Thursday for a prayer service of remembrance. For those that work downtown or are available during the day, there will be a service at noontime. For students, families, and others for whom noon doesn't fit, there will be a service at 7:30 Thursday evening. I encourage you to come join us as we turn to God in this time of tragedy.
If you need anything at all, please be in touch.
May God be with us all in these difficult times.
peace,
John
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