We would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families, friends, communities and the students fraternity at large for the tragedy that happened at Virginia Tech University. May the good Lord comfort all who are grieving and bring peace into their hearts and restore joy and love.

To MESSORWA, may the dear Lord be with you and give you peace, love and joy even as you remember the genocides. May you be totally healed from the ordeal you suffered and may you be the ambassadors of peace and reconciliation in Africa and the world at large.

May we as WSCF Africa take some time during the next week in our prayer meetings and personal prayer times to pray for the bereaved families of Virginia Tech University students who passed away and for the Rwandese that peace and love and joy may abound in their minds, souls, bodies and spirits and may the spirit of forgiveness and togetherness prevail.

God bless you all.

Rumbidzai Mpahlo
Vice Chairperson
WSCF Africa

The North American Regional Office of the World Student Christian Federation expresses its deep sorrow for the feelings of panic, loss, sorrow, and anger being experienced among the members of the Virginia Tech community.

WSCF-affiliated students from across North America and around the world stand with all of those affected by the shooting at Virginia Tech. We are, like you, devastated by this shooting and the many ways in which violence shockingly enters all of our lives, and we know the deep hurt and loss that violence causes. During this difficult time, we offer our deepest sympathy to the students and campus community of Virginia Tech, the communities of Blacksburg and Centreville, VA, the families of all of those who were killed or wounded, and the family of the shooter.

Above all, it is our prayer that a spirit of reconciliation, hope, and a belief in all that is good about the human spirit can triumph in the face of such desperation and destructiveness. It is our hope that people of all faiths affected by this shooting will find comfort in their communities, their families, and their friends. Our prayer is the prayer of St. Francis—that we may all become instruments of peace, and work to heal the many types of wounds that this shooting has created.

We stand with you now and in the days to come.

Resources for worship services, vigils, and other reflections:

• Student Ecumenical Partnership (United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
• Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
• Presbyterian Church U.S.A.