So grateful that you all are okay. Praying feverishly for the families involved in the other car and the pregnant driver.

All of you are being lifted up in prayer today.

My family and I are praying! We know that God will turn this around. We will see the Gods hand move in this situation.

I’m so glad you’re all right. I pray that God will be with the families of the victims and give them comfort in this time of trial.

We are praying for all involved- there is never a way to explain situations like this, other than – God is still on His throne and still in control -

Praying God’s grace and mercy on everyone involved.

Sincere prayers of Love, Faith, Hope and Peace for the families in the other car. Praying for God’s loving hand to heal, and for His presence to comfort everyone involved.

Our listeners are praying – We’re on it!
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We have been praying since last night. Still praying for you guys peace, and for the families of the other car.

All of us at CFR send our love and prayers. May God be with all of those affected, including our friends with MercyMe, and may we trust Him even in our sadness. At this writing the driver of the car was in critical condition, so we pray especially for a miracle.
In Christ,
Suz
The Morning Cruise
Christian Family Radio WCVK

My youth group was supposed to see you at Six Flags St. Louis this evening. We are all praying for you and especially for the families of the people who lost their lives.

I’m posting this on every site that I follow you guys at hoping you’ll see it!

praying for you! Sending you all hugs (if I could really give them to you right now, I would). These things give you a new perspective. There’s a reason you guys were involved in this accident. It’s so scary, and my heart is so heart broken for the victims, and yet soooo relieved that you guys are ok.
It was interesting….I was at Chic-Fil-A this morning (which is 45 min from my house) and no one was in there but me and the employees…it was very quiet and somber…then all of a sudden “Finally Home” came on. I’m usually pretty excited when I hear Christian music playing at businesses, but something seemed different, like something pressing, something seemed wrong in the atmosphere. Then as soon as I got home, I read the events. I don’t think there’s a coincidence in that. I feel like God was trying to tell me something’s wrong and to pray.

Hold Fast, my friends! Hold fast…praying for you, love you, and remember “Emmanuel, God with Us”…he IS with YOU now and always!

~Sandi-MMslob (aka agrl4god80, aka the sister in Christ who met you before the concert at SWC Monterey)

Praying for all involved! God is in Control even when we don’t know it. He has a purpose in all this even though it may be difficult to figure. Hold fast to Jesus. He’s definitely holding on to all of you!

Praying for you … Thankful that you’re OK.
Our prayers go to the families of the victims and the critically injured driver.

Rock Church prayer team in Va Beach will also be in prayer.

Appreciate what you do in the service of the Lord.

Each day we experience things that show us all the more how fragile life is.

His tender mercies be with you.

Lord-we lift up the families of those who did not survive and we ask that you be obviously present with a comfort and strength that can only come from you Lord. We do not know where they are with you Lord, but we ask that if they do know you that you be their sufficiency and that they would know that you are with them. Lord if they do not please allow them to be comforted by those you bring around them and that you would be evident in the comfort. Lord be with the driver as she deals with each emotion, may she run to you for strength shelter and healing as we know in you we find all that we need. Lord thank you for fulfilling the promises you give us of comfort strength shelter healing and peace regardless of our circumstance. AMEN

So sorry to hear what happened in Fort Wayne.Our hearts go out to you and we will keep you all in our prayers.It is a tragedy that something like this had to happen.We were unable to attend this concert,but we were thinking of you all.The Lord lift you and those who passed in his loving arms and keep you safe.Take care!

I am so sorry that this tragedy has happened – for all involved. I am praying for the band, those who passed away, the injured, and the bus driver who I am sure is affected for life. I am eternally grateful the band is unharmed. How much more of a wake call do we need to bring the lost to life eternal in Christ Jesus! Our time on the Earth is short, and we don’t know when He’ll call us home. Keep up your ministry, guys, and be safe on your travels.

God Bless,

The Smithey Family
Baton Rouge, LA

Wow, I’ll be praying for all involved.

I am a former pilot that survied a crash in which a passenger was killed. I know the guilt carried I pray for you all and fo this family that lost so much.

I have been praying for you folks and the families of those involved, since I learned of this earlier on the 8th. I asked friends on Facebook to pray for all of you as well. Leave this in the hands of the Lord. Let the Lord continue to speak through your music and bless people as you continue to tour and in the many years to come. And trust that the Lord will bring some good out of this tragedy. The Lord will! The Lord always does. (((((((((((MERCYME)))))))))))) I have not met you folks yet. I hope someday that I will. I saw you in Portland, Oregon.

I am so very sorry to hear about this horrible tragedy. My heartfelt prayers go out on behalf of the band, the bus driver, the car driver, the passengers, their families, the witnesses and the responding EMS.

Please be let me assure you that in this situation, ESPECIALLY in this very sad & difficult situation: it didn’t catch God of guard. Jesus wasn’t falling asleep. Rather, He was right there with each one of you (both in the bus and in the car) as He continues to be now. He weeps with you as He wraps His arms around you and walks beside you in your sadness and confusion. If/ when a time comes in this journey when you don’t think you can take another step, He will even be there to lovingly carry you through. All you need to do is ask.

It won’t be an easy road, but clinging to Jesus, being bathed in His mercy and love and (in time, once He has tended to your ‘scars’) sharing Him with others in the middle of their “difficult road” with the mercy and love He Reigned upon you — well that’s why we are here.

Please know we’ll be praying for you,

The Brindley’s
Brockton, MA

my heart goes out to you all and i will be praying ernestly for mercy me and other people involved in the accident. joseph wellhausen

Heard the news on FLN(Family Life Network) yesterday. My prayers got up for you & the victims of this accident. Will be especially praying for the pregnant woman, that she is a follower of Christ & that the baby will be ok. I also liftup Mercy Me & their bus driver, that you will have peace about this incident. I hope you bus will be fis so you can get to your WI concert on monday.

My heart and prayers go out to you and the families involved in this horrible tragedy. As I was praying God revealed scripture to me that I would like to share with you. Romans 12:10,12,13,15 (Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitatlity. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.) We have an awesome God that is with you and that family and that last loved one in critical condition, Good will come out of all of this. And we will be able to rejoice again but now is the time of weeping with those that weep. May God Comfort and Bless all of those involved.

My heart and prayers go out to you and the families involved in this horrible tragedy. As I was praying God revealed scripture to me that I would like to share with you. Romans 12:10,12,13,15 (Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitatlity. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.) We have an awesome God that is with you and that family and that loved one in critical condition, Good will come out of all of this. And we will be able to rejoice again but now is the time of weeping with those that weep. May God Comfort and Bless all of those involved.

My heart is heavy for all involved in this. Prayers lifted for all of you and for the families to be comforted. Please Lord, bless this woman and her unborn child that they will be ok. All in Jesus most precious and Holy name, Amen.

I am so sorry this has happened to you guys, not to take away any sorrow for the other families, but I have always had a heart for people in your position. We were at St. Louis Six Flags on Friday and when I saw y’all were going to be there the NEXT day I was soooo bummed. When we left St. Louis yesterday morn, my husband saw the “Postponed” sign. I wondered all day what had happened. I will keep everyone involved in my prayers.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during the time of this terrible accident.

Praying!

My prayers and thoughts have been with everyone involved since I heard. Such a sad tragedy. I hope it’s a comfort to know so many, many people are praying for all of you. May God continue to comfort and bless each one of you.

Dee in GA

hey y’all.

glad to hear that you guys are ok. our prayers are with u and the families who are going through this loss.

I know y’all must be shaken up right now, I can’t imagine how y’all must be feeling. But I know that you know God is with you. My prayers are and will be with you and the families of those lost. God Bless!!

I’m a friend of Kara’s (crash surviver) mother. She asked me to thank all of you that are praying . She is so appreciative. She says that she knows when people are praying, she feels a peace come over her. She is so sad about losing her grand daughter, Alana. Life has been quite cruel to her lately and Alana was the one good thing going on. She feels that it is a true miracle that Kara survived the accident. She ask that you continue to pray for Kara and her doctors. Kara had a scan yesterday and they found shearing on her brain and she ask that you pray specifically for that.
You all are so kind. I get misty just reading all the prayers coming through. May God bless you and keep you all

My sister and I were at the World Pulse Festival on Saturday when they announced the accident. Praying for all those who were in this tragic accident. God will use this for His purpose. God Bless.

Janet, thank you for writing in! I am continuing to pray for everyone involved…just put a prayer request into my chuch last night as well. Please keep letting us know how we can pray for the family, and let them know that we care and love them too. Had the family heard of MercyMe? When the family is ready, I encourage you guys to go on youtube and look up MercyMe’s “Bring the Rain”, and find one that has Bart’s speech before the song. “Hold Fast” is another one that is one that would really speak to them as well.

Hey guys. I am the step-sis of Kara Klinker. She is the sweetest girl and has a really soft heart. She I’ve been told she “drives like a grandma” and we can’t figure out why she made the abrupt left turn.
She is still in ICU right now and is currently in a comma which indicates that her brain needs to repair any damage that may have taken place. Although she is being more responsive, she has severed tissue from her brain and skull. Pray specifically for this and that there will not be any clotting of blood.
I am staying strong in faith that God will sustain her and give her full recovery for his glory because it is his will for life. Also, pray that God will shape the hearts of each particular family member bringing to view the reality of eternity and Himself for those who do not know Him. Thanks so much!

I am lifting you, the band,your driver,the other driver and the family up to the Father. Stay in His loving,comforting arms during this time of tragedy and questioning. Read David’s psalms as he cried out to the Lord in times like this. I love you as Jesus does.

I am SO sorry to hear about the accident, but am so thankful that we serve a mighty GOD. I know our Great Physician has his hands on our earthy physicians and assistants that are taking care of Kara. My prayers and thoughts are with each of your families. Thank you MercyMe for ALL you do with your Ministry. You bless me with your music in so many ways. To, the families that have lost loved ones, I am praying for comfort during this difficult time.

I was at a concert you did in May in Maine. You spoke of how profound the lyrics of “Bring the Rain” are in speaking of the past, I couldn’t help but be reminded of those words when I heard this news. My prayers go out to all of those involved, may you only leaning harder on Him through the rain.

I am so sorry to hear of the accident. After having read some of the other posts I’m praising the LORD for the family of God. My prayers are joining those of so many others. Grace, peace and comfort to each one involved.

you have helped us for so long.we can only hope that our prayers can bring you comfort.

Gracious God,

We love You so much and thank You for YourLove and Mercy. Lord I come before You first asking that You would make Your Love and Presence known to the families of those killed in the car as well as the driver who is in the hospital. I ask a special prayer for her to keep her warm and that Your healing hand would touch her. Not healing just for physical strength but emotional strength.

I thank You Lord that the guys and their driver were not injured seriously and ask that You would take any grief or guilt from their hearts and use them to all to minister to the families and injured from the car. That you would give them strength and lift their heavy hearts.

We love You Jesus and it is by Your Name we ask these things,

Amen

We know that we serve a Great God and this to He will turn
so that His Glory will shine.He has more peace than we can
think or ask and I know that it will be placed where it is
needed most.Bless you all and take your reast in Him.
(He will swallow up death in victory:and the Lord God will
wipe away tears from all face;)Isaiah25v8
We will be praying
for you all.
Angel.S and Family

I pray the His peace and comfort for the families of the ones that passed and also for the band. I ask for Grace, Lord to pour out and minister to everyone involved.

I’ll admit. When I pulled into the 6 Flags parking line on Saturday and saw the “postponed” sign, I was upset. I hadn’t heard anything about the reason, so my mind was only on myself and what I had “lost.” As soon as I heard the news about the accident, I started trying to access the MercyMe site from my cell phone. When I saw (via Facebook) the details of the tragedy, I realized that what I had lost was nothing compared to those involved. I am still praying for those who lost loved ones, for young Kara and her injuries, and for the band as well. We need to definitely lift Bart and the guys to the Lord in prayer tonight as they return to the stage in Wisconsin.

You all are in our prayers as God brings you to mind and prayers especially for the families of those in the car.

My prayers are with your band and with all the families involved, I pray that the bus driver have a peace and a comfort, I know that it’s hard to feel that at this moment. We praise Jesus in the hard times, in the valley and on the mountain. Jesus please wrap your loving arms around everyone involved and let them feel your love, as well as ours. God Bless Mercy Me for your ministry and may we give God the glory always.

God Bless,

Sheila

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you with sadness and ask for your holy presense to be poured out and cover each mother, father, sibling, all family members and friends who have been touched by this horrific accident. Father, your word says “Not one shall be lost” and we stand on your word that you have baby Alana and Kara’s friends with you. Jesus, I pray and ask for complete healing in Kara’s brain, that there is no shearing on her brain or any other difficulty that will prevent Kara from worshipping you Lord. I ask in Jesus name, Father, that while Kara is in this quiet state and stillness that she hear from you, Father, that you speak directly to her and show her specifically what her purpose here on earth is for and that she know she is your child filled with your love and she is the perfect image you designed her to be. Father let her be your light that shines for others to see in times like this and I ask in Jesus name, for blessings poured out on her mother and family and that the endurance and determination needed to stand firm comes from Jesus and I bind and curse in Jesus name any spirit of cruelty and darkness be gone. There is no power greater than your light Lord and we thank you for this true miracle of Kara still being with us here and know it is your way to bring all things together and manifest the goodness of who you are to each and everyone of us. I thank you Lord for this blessing. Lord I ask in Jesus name that you comfort all MercyMe members Father that they may continue to worship you and their strong dedication and obedience to your word be the encouragement and hope they need today in asking you, their Father, what is it Lord, what do we do now. Lord, take their talent you put inside them and prosper them even more in singing praise hymns to you. Let this tragedy be used for bringing more into your kingdom through your love of music, voice, and the instrument. Father, we love you and praise you. There is no one like you and thank you for saving me from hours of darkness. Thank you for answering my prayers, downloading all your books, amazingly creating and moving me in the direction you know that serves you, only you. Thank you Daddy, for singing that love song in my ear and for teaching me that nothing is earned because you sent your one and only son, Jesus, to die for me so that I may live in your grace and mercy here on earth. He paid the price for each one of us. Father, thank you and let me be your light today and everyday for others to see Hope. In Jesus name, Amen I praise you, God.
Rhonda
Gardner, Ma

I am so very sorry to hear about this tragedy and praying to our Father to reveal Himself in the misdst of this incredible pain and suffering! I envision countless lives touched and turned toward God through this moment! Our suffering is so little compared to the plans of God. I pray that we become children of His who are willing to embrace the entirety of His love and not just what our human minds deem loveable. I pray that each and every family member and friend of those who lost their lives will become so acquainted with their Father that they will touch thousands of lives for His kingdom through this painful journey. And, I pray that God’s might army of men and women will continue to stand against any evil intended in this for you all in the band and your loved ones. This tragedy will elevate you all to the next deeper level with your Father and his blessings will pour out from His innermost heart…
We can only imagine…

We love you so much as you continue to magnify our Father and manifest His love for us through you!
Romans 5:3-5

Our church and all our families are praying for you guys. God was definatly watching over you. I am very sorry to hear about what happend but hopefully they are in a better home now.

I most likely will be going to your show at Wisconsin State fair tonight… and I will be praying for all of you and the victims family.

God Bless!!!!

Howdy Guys, It’s a great pleasure & honor meeting you guys,, Your all in my prayers & Kara, and all that was involved, I wish I could tell you all what I feel when I hear your music, and feel in your words, but tring to explain this feeling in ones life that you guys projects out to others you meet each day isn’t that easy, but I will try, what I see and felt when I hear you guys, I see in your lives you all have a kind heart, it shows in your faces, & in you music, It’s like a fountain of love and kindness making everyone feel loved which brings out his glory to others, your message of love is indeed a gift from God and you cast the thought of love into the hearts of others you meet each day, letting no one ever come to you with out leaving them better, happier, and inspired. you all have the living expression of God’s kindness & love in your messages in what we all try to be like, for this kindness shows in your lives, with kindness in your smiles, and kindness in your words, I know your words can be short and easy to speak, the love you show, their echoes are truly endless, only a life lived for Jesus is worth living, which I see you do every day with your love for others, for every time you tell someone of Jesus’s great love, it is a gift to that person, and it’s a beautiful thing when given with all your heart, for your words & music can warm the heart of others & shine even in the night,and what sunshine is to flowers, MM,your words are to others you meet in life, your music gives happiness and glory to Jesus,and happiness adds and multiplies as we divide it with others,I am sure if you sit down at set of sun and look back upon your day, and see the hearts that you have touched, that one word that eased the hearts of them who heard that felt like sunshine where it went. then I know guys you can count that day well spent, those little words of kindness and love no matter how small is never wasted,, your music is rest to the weary, daylight to the discourage, sunshine to the sad, and an antidote for the troubled, MM there are hundreds of languages in the world, but your music speaks them all,, So I pray that throughout your journey there be joy in every hour of your day, happiness in your lives and laughter in your voice, contentment that reaches down to the very depth of your soul, Peace in your mind and love in your heart, May each step, song, & turn in your life become precious memories of golden, this is my prayer for all the ones that was involved,,, may God cuddle you all in His love & bring you peace through this,, Jesse,,

I Pray for Peace,Comfort,Understanding,Healing in the Name Of Jesus!!!!!

May God’s peace and comfort be with the friends and family of the lost and injured as well as all involved in this tragic event.

I was there at Parkview Field for your show ! Awesome show too by the way. So sad to here what happened !!! I will be praying for all those involved in the accident and their families !!!

The Husted Family
(Virginia)

Lord, We pray for the family in their time of loss. The pain of death is shocking and overwhelming at times. I’m reminded of the story of Lazarus in the book of John. Last Thursday, one of my fellow teachers died suddenly. Her funeral will be held on this Thursday. The intensity of the pain reminds how much we all long to be home. I pray for each of you that you will stay strong and be reminded that He understands everything that each of you are feeling right now. We love each of you and pray for the healing to continue to do the work that Christ has manifested through each of you.
John 3:16

My prayers go out to the families. My God be with all involved as life goes on, but not in the same way it was.

I also was at World Pulse Festival in South Bend Saturday when they made the announcement. I am sure you all could feel the power coming through of the 50,000 plus people there as they lifted up the band, the others involved in the accident and their families in prayer. We are all continuing those prayers.

Oh I’m so sorry to hear of this tragic accident, please know that I’m lifting up all who are involved and praying that our God will give you his sweet peace that passes all understanding, I pray that you all will continue to see God’s healing hand in day’s ahead. You are all such a blessing to so many and have touched so many hearts, may God continue to strengthen all of you.

In Him,
Kimberly

We are praying for you and the victims in WV. I pray for peace in your hearts and all the families that was involved in the accident. We love you
Continue to worship Him to glorify Him!!!

my sincere prayers go out to all of you, God showed His mighty right hand in your lives. and to those in the other car, i pray that their souls rest in perfect peace. and to their families, remember that all things happen together for good for they that love the Lord.

I’ve been driving entertainer buses for 22 years…My heart goes out to the families for their loss..my heart also goes out to the bus driver…always trying to protect the artist…he did just that…somethings are out of our control and I hope he gets some kind of comfort from God because this was not his fault. I pray peace for your heart…
Wayno

My prayers are with you all for strength, peace and comfort that only JESUS can give! Thank you for being obedient to God’s calling and blessing us with your music!!
Love,
Rachelle

Hey there MercyMe I am so sorry to hear about the accident I pray everything will turn out for the good. You guys keep doing what you do I also pray God will continue blessing you all as much as your singing blesses countless of People. We all love you all very much I may or may not ever meet you all on earth but am looking forward to the day I meet all my brothers and sisters in Heaven. Being without an earthly Family I look forward to that wonderous day.

I am sorry this has happened to the people in the car and to you all. I will pray for both you and the families.
God bless you,
John

Lisa just called to tell me a friend just e-mailed her at work that she heard of the accident on KLOV.

Please know, many of us in San Jose CA are praying for each one whose lives have been affected.

God bless each of you.
inez

I AM PRAYING FOR THE FAMILIES OF THOSE THAT LOST A LOVED ON IN THE ACCIDENT. I AM ALSO PRAYING FOR THE BAND MEMBERS. I LOVE LISTENING TO MERCY ME. I WENT TO A CONCERT IN TURLOCK A FEW YEARS AGO. IT WAS GREAT. WITH ALL MY LOVE SARA

omg im sooooooo freaked out right now i pray u guys dont blame yourselfs 4 this accident it was there time to go we just pray there with god now – love mexico missouri(marisa)

My thoughts prayers are with you all!

Jimmy May
Head Wrestliong Coach
Baker University

I just read about the accident as I have been out of touch with mainstream news for a few days. I am so sorry. I am glad you guys are all physically all right but I know with compassionate hearts comes deep heartache when things like this happen. I pray that God will bring each one of you peace and weave miraculous “God-only-orchestrated” events to bring purpose to this tragedy.

Oh Lord God, we cry out to You for these families.

This young man’s little brothers and sisters are crushed his mamma is just devastated at the loss of her first born. As is the family of his girl friend. Lord his Aunt Susan has lost her nephew. As an aunt, I can’t even imagine her pain.

Lord, Miss Doris and her family were driving home from the hospital after just saying: Goodbye to their 25 year old son whom You took home an hour before, as a result of a car accident. While we praise & thank you that you protected them by having them be right behind the bus, Father they too are suffering terribaly not only with Aaron’s loss but with the trauma involved in being a witness to this horrible loss especially knowing how the parents feel, etc..

One of Your many names is:’Jehovah-Rafa’ the God who heals. Lord, please, Kara needs Your healing touch and we cry out to You for that as we also cry out for her mother and for her sis Rosalee. Thank you for working in and through her mom’s friend Janet to minister to her at this difficult time.

Please Father, reach out to each of them mentioned and not, for you know them all You even know every hair on their head and have them numbered you know them so well, and please wrap Your arms around them in a clear unmistakeable way as You carry them through this, so they can feel, see and know Your absolute love for them ESPECIALLY through this gut wrenching time.

I pray this is in Jesus’ name , Thank you

Praying for you guys tonight as you go back out on stage for the first time. I know it’s going to be difficult, but I pray for God’s strength and peace to be with you and to make this concert, the most powerful and amazing evangelism that anywhere there has ever whitnessed…because when you sing the songs, “Bring the Rain”, and “I Can Only Imagine”, “Finally Home”, “God With Us” and if you sing “Hold Fast”, these words are not only going to break into every heart there tonight, but it’s going to break right into your very hearts….and that’s when the ministry is the strongest. God will use us in all seasons…and I know that in this season and time when you are leaning on Him for everything….this when we are going to see amazing things, for we have a hope greater then anything we experience on this earth. Praying for you guys. I will be there in spirit, wishing I could fly in from CA to support you guys tonight.

I pray you all will find the comfort and healing in your words that we have all been finding for years. Praying you all are doing ok, and praying of course for Kara and her friends and family. I’m so thankful some of her friends are posting updates here. So terribly sorry for her loss…
I pray for healing for your driver. The guilt I’m sure he is feeling is not his own and I hope he can get to the place where he knows that.

My dear friends in Christ. I am going through a season where Satan seems to be attacking on all fronts and in 1 month my my daughter is moving. I loose my job,I have to move, You know how it goes. So I had been praying and praising God for the great things he must have in store for me after this storm. The rainbows only come after the storm. The other day your song I can only imagine came to mind. I looked it up on Youtube. I have been playing it almost constantly. If not on the computer in my mind and spirit. It has brought me great comfort and I feel Gods love come over me. I stand in his presence here on earth and he shows me how it only looks like satan is winning. How all the things that I have no control over, HE does. How satan loves to mess with the ones he feels threatened by. How God is using it all to move me into a better place to bless me in greater ways than where I am now. As I close my eyes and imagine I’m standing in the Son, I pray that you all and the familys of the victims will find such comfort in these dark days. That God will bring to your mind just the right thing, or words, or person, or song that you can hold in your spirit and know that HE is in control. He knows your pain and He will use it to bless others through you. Thank you for sharing your gift and helping me through this season in my life. May that comfort you have given me come back to you all a thousand fold. kim

Father, Though we here see only with our eyes and in our point in time, help us to rest all these events in your perfeect care. Father, nothing happens here that you do not have a perfect plan for. I say this not to lessen the tragedy and sorrow we all feel, but express the faith in Your mighty hand, and in your perfect power. Lord, for all those involved, I ask that Your peace that transcends all understanding would guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Do not allow the enemy to use this to harm those. Grant your grace and peace to flow from heaven and cover those directly involved. Father, I ask that you use this to deepen our faith and trust in You. Bring comfort to those whose hearts are heavy and grant tthem peace. Bless them Father, I pray, in the blessed name of Jesus! Amen.

Bart, Jim, and Mike, since we met you at SOTO we have never stopped praying for you and the rest of the group. We will continue and add the affected families to those prayers. Blessings to you all as you work through these difficult days.

My brother and I were at your show on Friday night in Ft Wayne. We still cannot believe this roller coster of emotion- we left the concert on a spiritual high and then felt tremendous sorrow the next morning as we learned what happened. The local coverage is saying that the driver, Kara, is still in critical condition and I am sure you have heard that she lost the baby. They are still searching for answers that only Kara may have. The families of the lost ones were interviewed and they are having a hard time coming up with funds to bury their loved ones. Please continue to pray for their healing and strength. We will also be praying for all of you as you recover and find mercy in god’s healing hands. As you mentioned on Friday before singing bring the rain it is all for his glory but gosh, this is hard to unerstand at the moment.
Prayers and love from Ft Wayne,
Heather

I was watching the DVD for “10″ Sunday afternoon and the bonus material for “I Can Only Imagine”, my favorite of your songs. I then went and bought a newspaper and happened upon the article regarding the accident. I prayed then and have been praying since for all of you and the families of those who are now with the Lord.
I began to think about how the band spoke of all the losses you have all experienced and now here is one more. I also think though of how “I Can Only Imagine” came about.
I pray for peace and healing for all.

God Bless,
Patti

I know many are praying for you all, and for the other people/families, and so am I…so there’s one more praying.

Rom 8:28
Is 41:10

(Just a couple of the verses my life hinges upon.)

My heart sank for you guys when I read the article in the paper. I am so sorry that you and these families are having to deal with this. One thing I am thankful for though, is that you know our heavenly Father and I know He will guide you guys thru this and can help the families deal with their losses. I am praying for you and my thoughts are with you….May our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, see you thru this and give you comfort and peace.

Sometimes it is hard for us to understand why things like this happen. I am still trying to come to terms with the death of my mother almost a year ago. I just pray that they are in a better place right now, dancing with Jesus.

Hello everyone. I want to start off by saying that this has rocked the very foundtations of our small close family. I am Karas cousin. Kara, her sister, and I are all very close. We are more like best friends than mere cousins. Kara is a very bright young girl that loves her family and friends more than anything. She would do anything for us. We are praying so hard. We want to thank everyone one here that is also praying. It is overwhelming how many people are praying for her. I started crying when i got to this page due to the volume of good people that are out there. Thank you again.

Amber Klinker

We feel deeply saddened by what happened. Our thoughts and prayers are you with you!! God will be with you. Our family loves the song “I can only imagine”. God bless you all.

We’re so Thankful you are all OK, and our hearts go out to the Families. You’re all in our prayers. You guys are such a Blessing to all of us. God really has anointed you and we’re praying He will give you Peace in this time of sorrow.
God Bless!

My family and I lift up the families of the other car in prayer and thank the Lord Almighty that his hands were over the ones that survived but in all honesty this is another example of what the word of God says about that tomorrow’s not promised Amen

It seems the “rain has been brought”, I pray for you all, the driver, Kara, her family and their incredible losses – may God bring you all peace and rest in HIM- the only true restorer! Your good friend MH once wrote: Who am I? that the Lord of all the earth, Would care to know my name, would care to feel my hurt – He knows each person involved and now feels all the hurts involved in this tragedy! May there be healing, may God find a way to use this to further HIS kingdom! The words of your music often remind us of all that matters in our challenges and struggles in this worldly life – you daily remind us to focus on our future eternal life- thank you for your ministry and faithfulness to the Lord GOD. Know that your fans are lovin’ and prayin’ on you guys all over this!!!We hold the hurting of the family involved in continuous prayer now and in the days ahead!

God Bless all involved.

I am very saddened by the recent tragedy…My thoughts ‘n’ prayers r w/everyone affected. To MercyMe, let hope fill ur <3 ‘n’ please know that u r truly anointed by the Holy Spirit, thru ur ministry u have encouraged so many 2 overcome obstacles ‘n’ look to Christ for help…U r there 4 us and we r here 4 u now & 4-ever!!! Hugs ‘n’ comfort r being sent ur way!!! God bless ‘n’ thank u w/all my <3 ‘n’ soul!!!

I want to let you know you are prayed for this morning along with the others involved. May the Lord take the burdens of your hearts and comfort you as well as the other folks involved as it would be easy to let the enemy of our faith try to discourage you from doing the work our Lord has called you to in music.

Thank you for a wonderful, worshipful evening at Parkview Field. We are new to Fort Wayne and have not found a church home yet. So, to be able to worship with the body of Christ in the capacity that your concert allowed was a blessing to our family.

We were very sorry to hear about the accident. When my 8 year old daughter heard about it she said, “I hope they remember what they talked about at the concert last night. How when bad things happen we should remember that all things will glorify God.” We will continue to pray for everyone affected by this tragedy.

may god be with you in this time. I will continue to pray for you and the families who lost siblings.GOD LOVES YOU!

I am so sorry to have heard of this tragic event. Know that your brothers and sisters in Christ here in Northern Kentucky are praying for all involved. God bless.

My heart broke when I heard what had happened. I have been praying for all of you on the bus as well as the families of the ones in the car ever since. I know that God has an ultimate plan, but sometimes it is hard to believe that when you have to go through something so tragic. I will continue to pray for healing for Kara and for all the people on the bus. May the Lord be with you all!

Just read about accident. May the LORD Bless you all and comfort all involved. God is still in control even when we don’t know why he allows things to happen to us. The Devil is trying hard to defeat us but we must remind him he was defeated at the cross.
Praying for ya’all.

I am so sorry to hear of the tragic accident. Know that God is still on His Throne and will be walking closely next to you and the families during this season. You may never know this side of heaven why God allowed this to happen but know that what the enemy means for harm, God uses for good. Also know that Southern Illinois is praying for you as for myself and my friends at First Baptist Church Marville.

MY SISTERS NEPHEW WAS ONE OF THE VICTIMS IN THE ACCIDENT, ALONG WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND. THANKS FOR ALL OF THE NICE COMMENTS AND PRAYERS FOR DARIO AND BARBARA. THEY WERE SUCH NICE YOUNG PEOPLE AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THEM.
DARIO WAS A FUNNY, HAPPY KID AND OUR LIVES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HIM. WHAT A HORRIBLE TRAGEDY AND SUCH A SHAME THAT THIS WORLD HAS LOST THESE YOUNG PEOPLE.

So very sorry that you were in such a horrible accident. Please remember that it was in fact an accident. May you find the peace that is assured us in the name of Jesus. We are praying for all involved. May God prevail and His name be glorified.

Can we send CARDS to the families?
To show God’s love? Maybe change a heart, for Gods Glory?

Het Bart,
This is Don Worthley you met me a couple of times when you have come to Crossover Festival. I want you to know nthat I am praying with our prayer warriors here in Missouri for the families of those who were lost and also for you guys. We know that it was a tradgic accident but as I know you know that God is in control all the time and his plans are different than our plan even though sometime things can look really devasting. In this case this was devasting but we have a God who will give uncontroable comfort for the family members as well as you guys and he will use even this horrific event to get his message out and a song to witness to those who are lost. Hang in their and I hope to see you soon when you get this way again.
In God’s Love,
Don Worthley

Sometimes the good Lord does things that we don’t feel is right, but for some reason he does, May God continue you to bless you.. and the families of the lost ones…

I was at your concert that night gods power and saveing grace was ever strong…….I only live 2 miles form where it happend……..and even though it was very sad God has a perfect time for everyting…..may this be used for Gods glory and I pray for you and the band that all is well……..also for the familes for the two that passed away and for the girl that lost her unborn baby..

Keep Strong for Christ

In his love
RV in fort wayne

All of us at EDAN CONCERTS (staff and the volenteers and workers ) who know of this accident are in prayer for all your group,crew and staff in this very ifficult time in your ministry .brucealllmighty20030000@yahoo.com

Praying from Texas.

My heart is with you all as you seek and find healing through the Lord. Following the death of my son in 2003, the message in CCM (including a # of your songs) provided much comfort and healing. I wrote a book about how the Lord so faithfully reminded me of His love. Now, when I am struggling, friends remind me to reflect on and remember what I have written.
So, now I would like to remind you of a few of the incredible messages that you have shared with us thru your music, that you may find comfort and healing & that you may share these messages with the families:
“Here with Me”- Surrender to His love, He is always with you; feel His presence and get lot in His beauty.
“Homesick” – We don’t understand, but Christ gives us strength to make it through somehow.
“I can only imagine” – Our faith is built on the imagery of the day we meet Jesus face to face – when we will be surrounded by His glory – we can only imagine the glorious welcome into Heaven that these young people received from the Lord.
“Keep Singing” – We will keep singing in the memory of love; the Lord is everything we need, just keep praising His name and He sings over us.
“The Love of God” – His love for us is far greater than anything we could ever fathom; “Word of God Speak” – So often the noise of our sorrow drowns out the voice of the Lord; be still and listen for His voice; and you will know that He is with you – in the quiet you will hear His voice.
Thank you for these messages and many more that you provided in my time of need. I pray that you find comfort and peace as you help the families of the tragedy find hope through Christ.
Only by His Love,
Judy Marquette from PA

I heard about the passing of Kara yesterday when a friend of hers posted it on here, but all of our comments in relation were deleted, probably because there was no news confirmation of it yet. I am deeply saddened by this news. I have and will continue to pray unceasingly for everyone and their families. Those that know the familes, if there is a fund set up, or a place where cards, etc can be sent, please let us know! Praying for you! MercyMe…as you go back to Indiana tonight, I pray for strength and for the Holy Spirit to move in you guys tonight, even more so then normal. I know you are going to have alot of new people there who haven’t heard of you before, because of the accident, and my prayer is that every one of them is touched and spoken to tonight! Praying for you and love you guys!

It is so sad.
I am related to one of the girls that died( Barbara Schmucher.)
(I think thats how you spell it)
I did not know her, but it is so very very sad.
Praying for everyone involved.

Our Heavenly Father, I come before you today with a great sadness and terrible burden on my heart. I ask for your loving arms to wrap around the families of the angels that were lost in this tragic accident and to also lift up the members of Mercy Me as they too have a life time of tragedy to endure. Father we know you are in control and you will glorify from this and you will lift each and every one up to seek you, your love and your guidance. In your Sons Holy and precious Name… Diane from Chino Valley, Arizona.

I am very sorry for this tragic story that has occured. My heart goes out to the families of the people who lost their lives especially the expectant mother and child. As far as she was in her pregnancy what a tragedy for this to happen. I know she and baby will be angels for their family along with the others. I pray that you Mercy Me will continue to sing praise even though your hearts are weighing so much. I hope God will give you’ll courage and peace and know that the music you do helps so many others in situations just like this. God bless all the broken hearts involved may they continue to beat and lift.

All involved in this tragedy have been lifted to Him in prayer this evening. You in one of the best bands in Christian music will persevere and will, without a doubt in my mind, will use this experience and the souls of all involved in future music.

We are not to question His plans but we do need to remember that He is in control and His love will never end.

May you be blessed in all you do

May the lord be with you and the families of the victims!!!

You all have my Prayer. I could not be at your concert tonight at the Indiana State Fair. Friends and family were there. I know this was a hard show for you to do. Please know that you are lover and prayed for.
Thank you all for your devotion to God.

I cried this morning when I heard it on our Christian Rock station WFHM 95.5 The Fish. I cannot fathom the pain that the families are experiencing since the driver has passed away; but she is now with her baby in Heaven. Although I don’t understand tragedies such as these, I trust that God will carry everyone through the pain and anguish. I pray for all of you and know that God will also get you through this. May He shine on all of you and your families. And thank you for what you do – sharing God’s message with the world – what a true gift to share!

Father, I lift up my brothers to you. As the Creator of all things, including emotions and feelings, you are able to see the needs of the hearts of these amazing gentlemen and the needs of the families who have lost their loved ones. God, while we can not fathom the agony that they are feeling right now, I pray that you are able to make this bad time in each of their lives glorious for your name’s sake. God, be the Comforter and perfect Father for them. Give them strength to trust you and to love you through this. Hold the grieving families tightly in your hands. Amen

MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL THAT WERE IN THIS ACCIDENT.MAY GOD COMFORT THE FAMILIES THAT LOST THEIR LOVED ONE..

NORMA SCANLON

Please let us know if we can help (If there’s a fund raiser, donations, etc..)
Our prayers are with all of you/them.
May God bring healing and blessings out of tragedy. He is an awesome God!
Prayerfully,
Orville and Nancy
Hop Bottom, PA

i was sorry to hear about the accident and thank god MM is okay. But my heart was saddened when i heard about the people in the other car. My heart goes out to the teenage driver who was 35 wks. pregnant and lost her baby. God does work in mysterious ways and i know there was a reason why he took those lives up to heaven with him. I believe the driver’s name was Kara, and i hope somehow you see this. As a mother of two i couldnt imagine going trough what you are going through, i know that if i didnt have God in my life i probably couldnt handle it, but God is the best comfort a person could have and he will carry you through this if you need him to. I also have nieces and nephews and about six years ago my sister lost her second child at 20 wks due to complications in the pregnancy. He lived for four hours. That was a very hard time for her and her husband and also the rest of our family. I had many feelings and I did not understand why it had to happen to us. But I decided better us as a family that has been brought up to know that God has a plan for everything and for some reason he wanted my nephew. inside the pamphlet handed out at his funeral is a very heartfelt poem and it says this: Little Angels When God calls little children to dwell with him above, We mortals sometimes question the wisdom of his love. For no heartache compares with the death of one small child who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his fold, so he picks a rosebud before it can grow old. God knows how much we need them, and so he takes but few to make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view. Believing this is difficult still somehow we must try, The saddest word mankind knows is “goodbye”. So when a little child departs, we who are left behind must realize God loves children, Angels are hard to find.

~The family and friends of the victims of the accident are setting up a candle light vigil Saturday August 15,2009 @ 1am, a week after the accident. This will be held at the corner of Lima and Coliseum Roads at Hall’s where the accident happened. Please join us as we remember those who lost their lives. We will also be accepting donations at this candle light service to help out the families.

~A note for those who would like to help out, there is an account set up at Fort Financial Credit Union in Ft. Wayne to assist the family of Barbara Schmucker.

God Bless the families who have lost their loved ones, with God, All things are possible through Christ Jesus our Lord. You are continually in my prayers, as this sad event has brought many of us Christians together.
God Bless You All,
Laura M
New Bedford, MA

I just wanted to say let God get you through this time. He will be your strength. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. This will glorify God somehow.
I am praying for peace and comfort for you and for the family of the other vehicle.

It is the will of God that you be in the families lives for a reason….maybe that the families need God in their lives…even though it was tragic God always has a reason or plan. Will keep you and the families in prayer may God richly bless your lives and ministry.

Praying for the strength and comfort of Jesus to reach everyone involved

My Heart sunk when I heard there was a accident involving you guys, I’m thankful your all ok physically, I’m sure you will be searching for the bigger picture here in your hearts, Prayers also here for the other victimes of the accident, May Gods holy blessings continue to protect you all, We need your spirit in your songs while were here on this earth in these days, God Bless you all from Southern Indiana, thank you for the concert last fall.

we are all preying for the ones that hit. i always hate to hear about anyone who is in any accident. if i had the names of the people i would put them on our preyer list by name. i will add them anyway.

Your band has meant more to my spiritual journey to find Jesus that all the others. I am so saddened for the all involved. You have given me so much and all I can only offer you my prayers. I have prayed daily since hearing about the accident. May Jesus hold you and the the families in pain near to his heart.

So sorry to hear about the accident. I know this must be a very difficult time for the victims and their families as well as yourselves and your own bunch.

Please know that my prayers are with you all as you go through this valley. Try to rejoice in the little victories as you walk through this new journey knowing that God will no doubt use it to speak to you and help you to write new, encouraging songs for people who are also journeying through the unknown right now.

Lifting you up.

“For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans for good not for evil. To give you a life, a future and a hope”.

He works together “all things” for the good of those who love Him. Just a little reminder . . . in case you needed one today.

- Brooke