The community of Oxford, Michigan, is grieving the loss of four young lives, after a 15-year-old student opened fire at Oxford High School on November 30.
Six crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team ministered in the town, offering Christ’s comfort through prayer, listening ears and a shoulder to cry on.
“As we respond to natural and man-made disasters around the world, none are more heartbreaking than school shootings,” said Josh Holland, assistant director of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team.
Community members honored the young lives lost through candlelit vigils and memorials—like this one outside Oxford High School where the tragedy took place.
A Billy Graham chaplain adds to the growing collection of gifts, notes and momentos.
Roses honor the four teenagers who died: Tate Myre (16-years-old), Madisyn Baldwin (17-years-old), Hana St. Juliana (14-years-old) and Justin Shilling (17-years-old).
Each student had passions and dreams, which were cut short by this heartbreaking tragedy.
Chaplains helped students process this inexplicable tragedy, as they grapple with the abrupt deaths of teammates, study partners and friends.
The community of Oxford, Michigan, has rallied together to support each other during this difficult time.
God promises to be near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and Billy Graham chaplains are a tangible reminder of the Father’s presence.
Please pray this community senses God's presence and love.
