Last night, a gunman police have identified as Stephen Paddock, opened fire on a crowd of people attending a concert in Las Vegas.
So far, authorities say that at least 50 people were killed and as many as 400 were injured. Those numbers could rise.
It’s the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.
This morning, Christian pastors, leaders and writers are responding on Twitter, posting their prayers and thoughts about the unspeakable tragedy. (This list will be updated throughout the day.)
Chad Veach
Author, pastor of Zoe Church
Praying for Vegas. Can’t fathom
— chad veach (@chadcveach) October 2, 2017
Ashlee Eiland
Writer, Content Producer at Willow Creek Church
Charlottesville. Texas. Florida. Puerto Rico. Burma. Mexico. California. Now LAS VEGAS. In David's words, "How long, Oh Lord?" Weeping.
— Ashlee Eiland (@Ashlee_Eiland) October 2, 2017
Dr. Russell Moore
Author, President of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
The reports from Las Vegas are horrifying. Praying for the victims, the city, and for those who will minister in the aftermath.
— Russell Moore (@drmoore) October 2, 2017
Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Author, pastor of Vous Church
https://twitter.com/richwilkersonjr/status/914836943053127680
Rachel Held Evans
Author, Speaker
After Sandy Hook, a friend started researching bullet-proof backpacks for her kids. If this isn't terrorism, I don't know what is.
— Rachel Held Evans (@rachelheldevans) October 2, 2017
BJ Thompson
Speaker, Director of Build a Better Us
-Weep for those who weep
-Tell someone you love them
-Hug your babies
-Be kind to strangers
-Pray for our nation #LasVegasShooting
— BJ Thompson (@bj116) October 2, 2017
Amen but it should inspire us all to love those who don't look like us. The world we fight for/not , will be the world our children inherit. https://t.co/Bk8suHBfFL
— BJ Thompson (@bj116) October 2, 2017
Beth Moore
Preacher, author, speaker
Oh Las Vegas. We are sorrowing & praying for you. Psalm 7:9 echoes from my morning reading: "Oh, let the evil of the wicked come to an end."
— Beth Moore (@BethMooreLPM) October 2, 2017
In terrors of hell, let an increasingly disembodied Body of Christ be embodied again: warm skin to hold, serve & weep with the traumatized.
— Beth Moore (@BethMooreLPM) October 2, 2017
Craig Groeschel
Author, Pastor of Life Church
Heartbroken over Vegas. Longing for the day when God wipes away every tear and there is no more death.
— Craig Groeschel (@craiggroeschel) October 2, 2017
Christine Caine
Author, founder of The A21 Campaign & Propel Women
Prayers and tears for Vegas. Have been watching it unfold from Sweden over the past few hours. Heartbroken.
— Christine Caine (@ChristineCaine) October 2, 2017
Judd Wilhite
Author, Pastor of Central Church in Las Vegas
Daniel P. Horan
Franciscan Friar, Catholic priest, theologian, author, speaker, professor
Jen Hatmaker
Writer, speaker.
I don't even know what to say. Our culture of guns and violence has no end in sight. As is, the trajectory is only up. We are so sad and sick, Las Vegas. We've failed you.
— JenHatmaker (@JenHatmaker) October 2, 2017
Alissa Wilkinson
Writer, journalist.
https://twitter.com/alissamarie/status/914823513978044422
Lecrae
Rapper, activist
God be with us all.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) October 2, 2017
Jonathan Martin
Pastor, speaker.
Father, Son, & Holy Spirit-we commend your many hurting sons & daughters in Las Vegas to you. Comforter, come, to mend & to heal.
— Jonathan Martin (@theboyonthebike) October 2, 2017
