Much Prayer needed for the Chapman family [Archive]

CaraBear

05-21-2008, 08:58 PM

I am sure many of you got this, but I wanted to make sure it was here to. Jeremy just sent out an urgent prayer request for Steven Curtis Chapman and his family. Steven's daughter passed away. Please pray comfort from the Lord as this family struggles through this terrible situation.

Kelly

05-21-2008, 09:04 PM

I didn't get that. Thanks for posting! Many, many prayers going out to Steven's family at this difficult time!

krazyyouth

05-21-2008, 09:15 PM

ok which one is it the littlist one the last one he adopited

CaraBear

05-21-2008, 09:18 PM

ok which one is it the littlist one the last one he adopited

I have no more info for you...... I am sure more will come later..,,We kinda need to let them grieve peacefully.....we just need to know that these people need lots of prayer now!

krazyyouth

05-21-2008, 09:24 PM

Oh yeah its just so sad ot hear i will have the radio staion pray also...

LauraA

05-21-2008, 09:26 PM

Praying for the Chapmans! I can't even fathom the pain....Jesus, please wrap your arms around them....

krazyyouth

05-21-2008, 09:45 PM

all we can do is pray and hope Jesus will keep them close

drummer777

05-21-2008, 10:10 PM

the 5 yr old girl didnt hear the name very well on the news just now ... said several kids were playing around the driveway and an suv hit her

very sad, big time prayers for the chapmans!!!!:(

drummer777

05-21-2008, 10:28 PM

oh no, it was his teenager that hit his sister, :( :( :(

drummer777

05-21-2008, 10:33 PM

fox 4 news here in dallas reported it, said they got their info from the state troopers in tennessee

Kelly

05-21-2008, 10:43 PM

The story is starting to pop up all over the internet....I am just speechless! Heartbreaking doesn't even BEGIN to describe this story!

CaraBear

05-21-2008, 10:51 PM

I think...... That we need to keep this thread focased on prayer for the family...... lets not bring in the gossip of the details please.

krazyyouth

05-21-2008, 10:56 PM

Yeah why dont we wait until SCC talks about it on HIS web site ok and we need to jusy keep prayers for his family this is a very sad time.

Kelly

05-21-2008, 10:57 PM

I agree...that's why I didn't post any links.

Sending showers of prayer for the Chapman family!

confused

05-21-2008, 11:32 PM

Where are you getting this information?

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080521/TUNEIN/80521174/1073/ENTERTAINMENT07

i swear if i hadn't seen it with my own two eyes i would not have believed it.
even though this situation has nothing to do with me, im hurting more thinking about it than i ever thought possible.
i cant help but think, why did this happened? this man, and his family, have done more for the kingdom of God (and ccm for that matter) then 98% of people you could mention. not to mention his work he gives to children, and orphans in general.
then you add to that the guilt her brother will feel for the rest of his life
they did not deserve this.
i know this sounds empty because noone deserves the death of anyone they love, but this case seems especially cruel and unusual.

Kelly

05-21-2008, 11:48 PM

Just a heads up....there is a story on Steven's official website....

http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/

Please don't read any other sites, as they could be filled with speculation and false details!

Kelly

05-21-2008, 11:52 PM

Oh my goodness....I'm listening to KLove and they're playing Cinderella! :( I'm in tears right now!!!! Many continued prayers for Steven and his family!!!!

confused

05-21-2008, 11:57 PM

this song was the first thing i thought of when i heard.

"with hope" by scc himself

this is not at all
how we thought it was supposed to be
we had so many plans for you
we had so many dreams
and now you've gone away
and left us with the memories of your smile
and nothing we can say
and nothing we can do
can take away the pain
the pain of losing you but

we can cry with hope
we can say goodbye with hope
'cause we know our goodbye is not the end oh no
and we can grieve with hope
'cause we believe with hope
there's a place by god's grace
there's a place where we'll see your face again
we'll see your face again

and never have i known
anything so hard to understand
and never have i questioned more
the wisdom of god's plan
but through the cloud of tears
i see the father's smile and say well done
and i imagine you
where you wanted most to be
seeing all your dreams come true
'cause now you're home
and now you're free and

we have this hope as an anchor
'cause we believe that everything
god promised us is true so

we wait with hope
and we ache with hope
we hold on with hope
we let go with hope

AmandaT

05-22-2008, 12:47 AM

I was incredibly saddened when I found the article in the Tennessean about this a little while ago. I can't imagine what they are going through right now... I'll definitely continue praying for them.

LauraA

05-22-2008, 08:19 AM

It was little Maria.

We need to really interceed for their teenaged son.

My heart is just aching for the Chapmans!

JeepGirl83

05-22-2008, 08:59 AM

Oh my, I can't imagine what they are going through. My heart breaks for their family. Praying.

ktyme06

05-22-2008, 09:22 AM

like this is the second message board I have seen this on. I am definately praying for him and his family...especially the two boys...cause we don't know which one it was in the car...they will need prayer so much during this time.

xoShaniexo

05-22-2008, 12:05 PM

This is so heartbreaking:(, and I will be praying for them constantly. During this terrible time, though I can't imagine how hard this must be on them, I hope that they can take comfort in the fact that even though they had Maria for such a short time, that Jesus is now holding her forever.

CaraBear

05-22-2008, 12:51 PM

Heartbreaking does not even describe it. They have posted a blog so that you can Meet Maria and offer condolances. http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/2008/05/maria-sue-chapm.html

Wheels4Jesus

05-22-2008, 01:20 PM

I am in shock and saddened by this news. I have followed SCC for years and can tell just how much he loves his adopted daughters like his own.

I don't know much else to say but that my thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.

Valerievna

05-22-2008, 02:37 PM

i can not believe that happened... when i woke up this morning and was listening to the chirstian channel i heard that and i prayed for them right away and ive been praying for them all day during school and i am still praying for them....

may God just comfort them and shine through them during this rough time.

megahurts

05-22-2008, 06:56 PM

May God comfort them through this very difficult time...
I can't begin to imagine what they are going through.

krazyyouth

05-22-2008, 09:30 PM

We can have God comornt the brother he knows which one our prayer should go towards the brother hes going to have to LIVE with that his whole life. he is feeling bad enoguh we need to pray more o the brother because it was him and we know it was an accident. but i HATe to say this but Mari is up in Heaven With Jesus she in a "better place" with Jesus :-) i feel bad for the brother..this is like the same thing that happened at my school. if you want to know more message me. pepole say just have all those memeries to ur heart

confused

05-22-2008, 10:17 PM

CaraBear

05-22-2008, 10:32 PM

they're taking donations in lieu of anything else people might give.
i think this is a pefect opportunity to "show hope" to all the chapmans

https://secure2.convio.net/ccsh/site/Donation2?idb=672732996&df_id=1560&1560.donation=form1

[ps... the blog they made already has 11,000 comments. wow.]

Yes ! they know Thousands are praying for them....hopefully that can bring them some comfort and strength. AMEN....keep those prayers coming..for the family and esp. the Boy.

krazyyouth

05-23-2008, 12:34 AM

Yes ! they know Thousands are praying for them....hopefully that can bring them some comfort and strength. AMEN....keep those prayers coming..for the family and esp. the Boy.

Yeah i agree with you and all we can do is pray for them thats what we can do as Christians and that well i need to get to bed

Meadow

05-23-2008, 01:00 AM

*May 25, 2008 this Sunday, A day of Prayer & Fasting in Loving Memory of Maria Chapman*

The Lord laid this on my heart- to have a day of prayer and fasting in memory of Maria Chapman the daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman and to honor the Chapman family with deep heart felt prayers reaching out for God's embrace of grace to touch them in a special way. This Sunday May 25th!

~Calling all prayer warriors to stand together on this day! If you feel called to participate, please pass on the word to others, prayers are needed! ~

Steven Curtis Chapman's song "Cinderella" strikes a special cord in my heart every time I hear it. I truly believe God was secretly preparing Steven and his family for this moment when He gave him this song. Every time I hear it I just want to be still and listen to every word, the words hold on to my heart. Steven's little Cinderella is now dancing with her Prince of Peace, her Heavenly Father. Just, remember every time a storm ends in our life we become deeper vessels for God to use in ways we never imagined. God will give you each the strength. Stay weak in His strength and you each will be even stronger spiritually.

Breathe Him ~Leigh

Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things God works for the good to those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

Kelly

05-23-2008, 01:41 AM

Thanks for doing this Leigh! I'm in!

LauraA

05-23-2008, 08:51 AM

In in, too. I was thinking the same things as far as the Lord preparing Steven for this when he wrote "Cinderella".

ktyme06

05-23-2008, 08:53 AM

I will do it(even though I am camping all weekend).

confused

05-23-2008, 09:43 AM

Yes ! they know Thousands are praying for them....hopefully that can bring them some comfort and strength. AMEN...
its well over 13k now.
this last couple of days have been unbelieveable.
i dont think i'll ever be the same.

keep those prayers coming..for the family and esp. the Boy.
yes yes yes.
i have actually seen people (not on this message board, but on others) arguing over which brother is was, and the fact is, it doesn't matter.
but, whoever it was, his life was changed the most dramatically that day, and we can not stop lifting him up. he needs it. he depends on it.

confused

06-02-2008, 11:35 AM

*serious bumpage*

we must continue to pray for the chapmans, and not let ourselves become so numb to bad news that we "forget" after a couple of weeks.

they cant forget, so neither should we.

please continure to think of scc and marybeth, and all of their children... (especially Will).

personally, i continue to be amazed by their faith. their oldest son, caleb, released the statement that "Through this tradgedy God has shown himself to me and my family more clearly than ever"
and to think this guy is only 18! he speaks with a knowledge well beyond his years.

LauraA

06-02-2008, 11:53 AM

Amen! Very well said.

JC#1Nashvillefan

06-11-2008, 01:02 AM

confused

06-17-2008, 07:11 PM

in just shy of a month.... over HALF A MILLION dollars has been raised in memory of Maria.

i find that... astounding... absolutely astounding.

Outcast

06-18-2008, 02:52 PM

Yeah it was Will Franklin Chapman that hit his little sister on accident.
I dont' know if you all knew by now. I knew.
I know it has been on the news all over the world but it was first on the news here in TN

Something tells me he needs prayer especially...that God will comfort his heart and help him to get through this...most important, no matter whatever the devil tries to sling his way, may he know that he was a good brother to little maria....

JC#1Nashvillefan

06-19-2008, 11:55 PM

Yeah that's crazy

LauraA

07-11-2008, 09:46 PM

Please pray for SCC. He will be on stage in 5 minutes right here in WI at Lifest. It's the first time for him to go on since Maria's death.

JC#1Nashvillefan

07-11-2008, 10:05 PM

yeah SCC needs all the prayers He can get
For the rest of the family too for the girls especially while the men are away from home

LauraA

07-12-2008, 07:23 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y7ZqgnF3jM

Here is a video of last night at Lifest. From here you can find the rest. There are several. Have tissue handy.

Kelly

07-12-2008, 09:32 PM

Wow! You weren't kidding Laura! Thanks so much for posting that! And everyone MUST have tissue handy!

JC#1Nashvillefan

07-12-2008, 10:49 PM

yeah I am sure

sv3

07-13-2008, 05:29 AM

WoW! Thanks for sharing this Laura. This is really touching and encouraging.

JC#1Nashvillefan

07-24-2008, 10:35 PM

Your welcome
SCC did a concert tonight. I just pray that it went well
It has been very hard for him it seems like for him to get through the songs.

krazyyouth

08-06-2008, 06:05 PM

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=5524419

Kelly

08-06-2008, 06:08 PM

I watched this morning....very heartbreaking. Will did a lot better than I expected though! Great to see! They're such a strong family!

JC#1Nashvillefan

08-06-2008, 06:10 PM

The interview was good this morning. I don't know if all of you had caught it.

krazyyouth

08-06-2008, 11:24 PM

yeah i cried :( very hreatbreaking

CaraBear

08-07-2008, 08:24 AM

Again this tragedy puts all things into perspective. My struggles dont seem so great! Lets contiue to pray for healing for Will Franklin and the rest of the family.

LauraA

08-07-2008, 08:28 PM

http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=5524419

Thank you for posting that. I was just going to go search for it. What was an extremely emotional, incredible interview. I pray it touches and softens hearts all over the world! In Jesus' Name.

Kelly

08-07-2008, 08:43 PM

They're on Larry King Live right now! I didn't even last 1 minute and I was in tears! Still praying for this family!

krazyyouth

08-07-2008, 09:35 PM

I was feeling realy bad for Will
You know when Steven yelled "WILL YOUR FATHER LOVES YOU"
my mom made the comment that he said that so Will still knew that GOD, his heavenly father loves him, and Steven Loves him to.

LauraA

08-08-2008, 02:58 PM

I'll have to look for a link to the Larry King show. I'd like to see that.

Kelly

08-08-2008, 03:11 PM

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2008/08/08/lkl.chapman.tragedy.cnn

That should work Laura :) If not, just go to http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/ and look under Recent Highlights

It's not the entire interview though....

And just a warning: HAVE A BOX OF TISSUES!!!!