According to the latest reports, at least 26 people are dead, including the pastor’s 14-year-old daughter.
Many more are wounded.
Families are devastated. The small community is in shock.
My words are not adequate.
But these things I will do:
- I will pray. I will pray for the families of those killed and wounded. I will pray for the church. I will pray for the community. I will pray for Pastor Frank Pomeroy as he leads and comforts his congregation in the midst of his own grief. I will pray for the shooter’s family.
- I will trust God for His comfort, His promise, and His guidance for those affected.
- I will pray for the gospel of Jesus Christ to be magnified in this tragedy.
- And I will embrace in spirit the members of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs. I will identify with my brothers and sisters in Christ.
We are First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs.
We are your brothers and sisters in Christ.
We pray for you. We care for you. We love you.
Please, readers, join me in sharing your own prayers and love for this church and all those impacted by this tragedy.
Posted on November 6, 2017
With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Thom Rainer has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of local churches across North America.
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Praying for my brother’s and sisters in Christ who are suffering at The First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. But not only the church the entire town. I Pray our precious Lord will send peace and His healing presence to each person. May God’s love heal the deep wounds there.
Dear FBC of Sutherland Springs,
My wife, our 2 kids, and I are praying for the families affected and for healing for the injured. Our hearts go out to you all. We’re praying for God to uphold your dear Pastor as he leads all of you through this very tough time with God’s help.
In Jesus’ Love,
William
Prayers from Cross Keys Baptist Church in College Grove for First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs. We will be praying for the church tonight and Sunday morning. This is so heartbreaking and tragic. As a Pastor, we must always pray for our churches and it’s safety.
Mr. Rainer, I want you to know that General Baptists are praying for you and the people of Sutherland Springs First. We are touched to the core by this tragedy, and are praying with broken hearts. We are also completely amazed at the strength of faith as has been evidenced by words spoken by members of this congregation and its community.
Mr. Rainer, I want you to know that General Baptists are praying for you and the people of Sutherland Springs First. We are touched to the core by this tragedy, and are praying with broken hearts. We are also completely amazed at the strength of faith as has been evidenced by words spoken by members of this congregation and its community.
Praying Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Here at Lakeshore Baptist Church in Monroe, LA we also had a special time of prayer for our brothers and sisters in Sutherland, TX on Sunday evening. We know that our Lord is not the author of evil but can bring good out of evil. This is our prayer also that in the midst of such tragedy our Lord will comfort, guide, and bring good that will glorify His name. Our thoughts and prayers continue for you.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18 NLT Sending love and prayers from Arizona to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
Continuing to remember this church and this community in my thoughts and prayers. Praying blessings upon the families and friends of those who passed.
Also add Fresn0, Ca to the list. There was a shooting there on Sunday as well
Sending love and prayers for all our brothers and sisters in Christ and for those who do not yet see their need to know Jesus … from Annapolis, Maryland!
We are praying here in Southern California for strength and comfort for Brothers and Sisters in Christ in Sutherland Springs.
Don Biadog, Jr.