I Can't Even Imagine

I was truly saddened to hear the news out of Illionois yesterday. I have been praying for all who've been affected by this tragic event.

Two things came to my mind as I heard about this.

One: This church has been handed a megaphone. What will they say and how will they respond now that the whole world is looking at them? I think they chose a very powerful response on their website.
Here's what it says:
A Message About Our Loss
On Sunday, March 8, 2009, a little after our 8:15 service began, a man entered First Baptist Church and fired several gunshots at our Senior Pastor, Dr. Fred Winters. Pastor Winters was taken to the hospital but died of his wounds.
Please pray for Dr. Winter’s family, our two brave members who were injured when they stopped the assailant, for the assailant himself and his family, and for our church members as they deal with this tragic loss.
In this day, where uncertainty seems to abound creating an environment in which people are vulnerable in doing things they might not do otherwise, one thing is certain, we, as human beings need a foundation upon which we can live our lives. We at First Baptist Maryville, along with other Christian believers, share this conviction: that foundation is God’s Word. In the pages of the Book we call the Bible, we find the pathway for peace, hope, and a quality of living life despite what circumstances we find ourselves in.
To those who believe in the power of prayer, we covet your prayers right now.

Two: We have to be urgent in proclaiming the Gospel - every day is a gift with no guarantees.

Please help me pray for Pastor Fred Winter's family and the entire Firt Baptist Maryville community.