Mike Welham helped comfort staff and students after a crisis.
Geraldton Assistant Minister Mike Welham urges Christians to be assured that in tragedy we can bring people the most valuable thing of all - the gospel of Jesus.
Mike was recently called out urgently to help a local school respond to the tragic death of a young man by his own hand, although the student had no connection with the Anglican Church.
“The students were in shock because the young man had been well-loved and outwardly going well in life,” Mike said.
“The amazing thing was how open and appreciative the students and staff were to have us pray with them and offer comfort from the pages of Scripture.”
“I can say for sure, that even when we feel like we have nothing to give, as Christians we have the most valuable thing of all to bring – the loving gospel of the Lord Jesus.”
As the students focussed on processing the tragedy, visiting chaplains had a key role in patiently listening to the young people express their grief.
“It was so good to be able to pray with them and tell them that because of Jesus, pain like this is only temporary. There is a day coming when all things will be made right, and for those who love Jesus, this is our hope,” Mike said.
“I’m very encouraged to hear that this tragedy has prompted some of the Christian students to begin sharing with their school friends the hope that they have in Jesus.”
Please pray for God’s comfort for the family, students and staff, and pray also that the gospel will bear fruit in the lives of those who heard it that day.