Members of SonRise Christian Fellowship held a prayer vigil for the late Charlie Kirk and his family at the Bandera Courthouse Thursday night.
Kirk Charlie Kirk was 31 years old when he was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10. He was killed during a live event, and a suspect has since been arrested amid an ongoing investigation.
Pastor Daryl Cheswick led the group of attendees in prayer.
“Thank God for the bravery of this young man, “Cheswick prayed. “We ask that you strengthen us, we are your mouthpieces, your body. Move in us to do the works of Jesus. Speak love to one another.”
Church member Keith Preston offered his own impassioned prayer.
“Have mercy on the person who did this,” Preston prayed. “We have all sinned. We have all fallen short. So, we truly each and every one of us deserve the flames of hell. But you made a way for us, so please Lord, have mercy.”
Preston also expressed how he felt Kirk’s works influenced others to join the Christian faith.
“How many people died not knowing [God]?” Preston said. “If they did not know you, they will end in eternal torment. We are not promised tomorrow. Let this gospel, this truth, this love, prevail in all our lives.”
Cheswick shared how he felt about Kirk’s work at colleges, where Kirk was known to visit and debate with students.
“Charlie bravely looked evil in the face and spoke truth out of love for those who are deceived and lost,” Cheswick said. “He was murdered for his courage.”
SonRise Christian Fellowship hosts a prayer vigil every Thursday from 6p.m. to 7p.m. in front of the Bandera Courthouse.
Cheswick encourages others to join in fellowship, worship, and prayer. Prayer requests are welcomed.
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