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The Adams family and Calvary Chapel East Anaheim have experienced a double tragic loss.
On Wed Aug 15th, while away at the church’s family camp at Sugar Pine Christian Camp in Oakhurt, Ca, the Adam’s family decided to spend the day down in Yosemite Valley while most of the rest of the campers were at Bass Lake for the day. While down in Yosemite Valley, several members of the Adam’s family were enjoying wading in the river. The two younger sons, Andreas (age 10) and Jacob (age 6) were unexpectedly caught in the river’s rapids and were swept downstream. Their mother (Char) and older brother (Josh Reish) tried to rescue them from the turbulent waters but were unsuccessful.
With our sincerest gratitude,
Pastor Bob Kopeny
[...] Please join us for a prayer night to lift up the Adam’s family who was struck with tragedy in Yosemite this week. In lieu of our Saturday night service, we will be meeting in the Sanctuary at 6pm this Saturday to pray for 6 year old Jacob who has not yet been found, 10 year old Andrew who is home with Jesus, and their family who is grieving. If you are unable to be with us on Saturday night, please pray for comfort and peace for this family and all who are close to them. For more information regarding the incident in Yosemite, click here. [...]
Let our words be few and our love be much. Our hearts our aching with you Adams family. Praying for God’s incomprehensible peace to be in the midst of all of you.
Our family is lifting you up in prayer. It is so encouraging to hear you are holding on to our Lord so tightly. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understandings, always acknowledge Him and He will keep your paths straight. Love you
We are so sorry for your tragic loss as we have 2 sons the same age. We are praying for you to experience God’s comfort and strength. We pray you will find Him every day to be a good, loving, and faithful God.
From Carmel, CA
Our hearts grieve with you. Our prayer are many for you and you families.
Our hearts ache for you and your family. Please know you are surrounded by God’s Love and Support… May he give you the comfort and strength you need during this time of sorrow. God Bless you all…
My prayers are with you all, love you & always in my heart! Jon Sarinana
praying for you!!! i hope you get comfort throught this hardship.
praying for you!!!
May the Lord help you in the difficult time your are going through. We are all praying for you.
just wanted to let u guys know how much god loves u n is crying with u guys put he is also ur strong hold n is going to lead u through this dont know how but u have a great god n he is great then anything your going through he loves u and knows wat u need love u guys and oing to keep praying for u guys u all love u and u guys r in our thoughts
I am so very sorry for your loss. 5 years ago I was rafting with my father on the Kern River. He fell out of the boat into a rapid and drowned. I was heartbroken when I read the story about what happened to your boys. I am praying for you and your family, and sending you strength, love and light.
We are praying GOD will give you a peace that surpasses ALL understanding! Our prayers are with you in this tragic and challenging time in your lives. Find comfort HE will never leave u or forsake u!!!My wife and i are also praying for a physical healing for you n your son. Having 2 lil girls our hearts are hurting w/u. Romans 12:14 says we rejoice with those who rejoice n weep with those who weep….during ur troubling time….as believers in CHRIST we weep with u!! GOD BLESS U!! Work isn’t the same without Char:)
A tragic and heartbreaking situation for the Adams family. We send our love and want to express our sorrow for the pain that this brings and are praying that God will bring comfort and peace to all in your body of believers and especially to Char-Lee. We support churches and their leaders as they minister to the brokenhearted. Isa.61 tells us Jesus came to proclaim the good news – which helps us in the times when the news is bad. He was sent to bind up the brokenhearted -and that is exactly what He will do for Char-lee and your church. I pray that the Lord will sustain, protect and hold her in the palm of His hand and as a Father tends to his children that she will be able to sense His presence in this most difficult time of need.
My heart is breaking for this family! There isn’t any words to say! I believe Jacob was in my Sunday class a few weeks back and he had corrected me on his paper with his name. I had written Adam for his first name and he said to me: Ms. Roseanne, my name is Jacob not Adam, Adam is my last name and we laughed. When I heard this tragic news this is the first thing that came to me was this little conversation. Bless his little heart. May the prayers and Gods love fill the hearts of this family for strength and the will for each day that is to follow.
We are his,
Roseanne Comer
Lifting your family up in prayer.
O Father who is in Heaven, I pray to you my Holy God and ask for your mercy and comfort for the Adams family. I pray that may hold their tears in your hand, may you bring them close to you, and most of all carry them through this tragic time. I pray that our prayers are a sweet aroma to your throne my Father. I pray that this comfort and healing may be to your Glory and to your perfect will my Father.
Amen.
We are praying for you, that you will feel the Lord’s arms holding you up during the time and that Jacob will be found soon.
To the Adams family and Calvary Chapel of East Anahiem. May God Provide speedily recovery of this child missing. May the Holy Spirit bring strength, peace, and comfort in this time of dispair. God be with you all in this time!
I am only 12 and cannot contribute to your fund as much as I want to, but I will be praying Jacob every day. He will be found.
“And if one member suffers, all members suffer”…united in love.
I pray for the Adams family and wish them peace.
Praying that the Lord comforts and heals your breaking hearts……No words can express our sadness for your family. We will be praying for you.
Aaron and Walda Maxwell
No words to express except that I too have experienced the death of my son, my only son. My soul cries out for your family. Please continue to love the Lord and His promise to us. This over time has allowed me to feel joy in my life again and kept my marriage together through even the darkest of hours. Wendy and I join all those and pray for your family. Through Christ’s Love, Dave
I don’t even know what to say…..except that I know that He weeps with us and holds us in His arms if we let Him. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
hi angelo sorry about your loss. i will be praying for you. love you bob bothwell
Dear Adams Family,
Our hearts are hurting with you. We are praying you would have God’s comfort in your souls, knowing the boys are safe in the arms of Jesus, and you will be together forever soon…
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Pastor and Congregation:
Perhaps this Bible quotation will help a bit in your time of grief and need:
Corinthians Chapter 4, verses 16-18
I jhave prayed as I’m sure have thousands: Give it ALL to the Lord and He will not abandon you.
Dear Adams family. Our hearts go out to all of you. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We don’t know each other but we are all God’s children , making you our brother and sister in Christ. We pray for a miracle that Jacob will be found alive. We pray that the Lord comfort you and give you strength during this most difficult time. It is difficult to express words when tragedy like this occurs. But know that you are loved by your family and friends and sisters and brothers from CCEA. God Bless you, Sergio and Elsa Cedeno.
Our prayers go out for this family. We did not know them, but are so very sorry for their loss. May God give them comfort beyond comfort and peace as they walk through the grieving and healing process. God Bless!
Praying for the family for this great loss. Praying that the Almighty God – father of all comfort would comfort them and Jesus, the prince of peace woul give them peace in their hearts and lives. For God has said. “I will never leave you nor forsake you”.
With every breath that I take, I am praying for this family.
Praying for the church as well, that they will continue to trust in God and not be swayed by the enemy’s attacks.
Dear Adams family,
My heart grieves with you at this time when there are no answers, no reasons, no understanding. I am praying that the God of all comfort make His presence known to you and that He strengthen and uphold you in the days ahead.
Love in Christ,
Susan Garcia
My heart is breaking for the Adams family. I continue to pray for the whole Calvary family. This is my prayer for everyone tonight. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; May The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
May God continue to soothe your souls.
My heart breaks for this family. They live in our neighborhood and my two sons played with Jacob. Our prayers are with the family. I am so very sorry for the loss. I don’t imagine there are words that will comfort at this point so I will stop here…
God Bless you Adams family
Matt, Rebecca, Jack, and Wallace
Dear Adams, We are crying along with you in the midst of this unbelievable tragedy. You are not alone. If there is any comfort, it is found in knowing that death is not the victor. We can cry with hope, confident that your boys are safe in the arms of Jesus where you will one day find them waiting for you to embrace them once again. On that day, there will be no more suffering. I know your heart is already there. Where our treasure is, our heart is also. Please know that God is surrounding you and your family with love and prayers. -Love in Christ, The Baxters
My heart is heavy this morning as this tragic event brings up the feelings from my own loss a few years ago when my husband and oldest son died together in a plane crash. I’m lifting you and your family in prayer and I share in your pain and sorrow.
“He shot his arrows deep into my heart. The thought of my suffering and hopelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction. Lamentations 3:13, 19-22
Our hearts go out to the Adams family. You are in our thoughts and Prayers for GOD’S comfort and peace knowing that the boys are in HIS hands. We pray that Jacob will be found soon and that in GOD’S mercy he be found alive and reunited with his family here on earth.
(John 10:27,28) “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand”
May GOD give you peace.
Jim & Deb
Father I just lift my precious Niece and her family to you asking that you give them the strength to bind Satan from their lives in this time of deep loss and that You also give them the strength to stay focused on you knowing you are Abba Father the almighty and let them feel your presence and mercy and comfort in their lives. I also ask that You be the leader of the rescue and search team and guide them to the exact place they need to be to rescue my little nephew Jacob. I ask this all in Jesus precious name and thank you ahead of time Father for answered prayer.
Dear Adams family,
My prayers, tears, and heart are with you. I enjoyed having Jacob in my kindergarten class & have fond memories. Praying you know His comfort.
Words can not begin to express how heart broken we are to hear of the loss of these precious boys. Our hearts break and grieve with you. May our Good Lord comfort you through this time and fill you with his peace love and strenght. Our thoughts and continued prayers are with you.
Love in Christ,
Jim, Cheryl, Robert and Brandon
Dear Adams family.
We are brought to our knees in sadness and feel so very feeble in any response. God bless you all in your intense grief over this tragic loss. You are in our frequent prayers. We send our love. Jack/Danah
Dear Adams Family, We here in California are devastated and heartbroken at this tragedy, and we can’t begin to imagine your pain and heartbreak. We are praying for your family, and we are so very sorry. We are grieving with you and your church. Love, Carolyn
My heart aches. We are praying for your family daily and trusting in God to bring His peace, mercy, comfort and healing into the depth of your soul. He loves you and will never let you go.
Dear Adams Family,
I don’t know you personally but when I heard about this tragedy in the news, my heart broke.
I pray that God gives you the peace, strength and comfort you need during this very difficult time. Andrew is with Jesus now and I pray that Jacob is found. I also want to wish Char and Josh a speedy recovery from their injuries.
With deepest sympathy,
Lorraine
To the Adams Family: I know Jacob from the Elementary school where he attended and I’ll remember him as a very sweet little boy. You and your family are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. God is with you.
Love,
The Davila Family
Our prayers n love go out to your family and friends and all involved. May God instill his love, peace and understanding and most importantly, strength. I pray that God works a miracle and your little boy is found alive. God bless you always, Javier n jennie Montes, Victory Outreach Palmdale.
Dear Heavely Father, we lift up all those who are affected by this tragedy, especially the family, and ask that You would comfort them at this time as only You can do. May they be encouraged and strengthened by Your Holy Spirit’s indwelling presence and the knowledge of you. In Jesus’ Name we pray, amen.
With heavy broken hearts we are here grieving with you as one family, body, in the spirit and will continue to intercede in prayer on your behalf. May the Lord supernaturally wrap His mighty arms around you and comfort you, heal you and be glorified in this tragedy. We love you and bless you in Jesus name.
Dear Adams Family,
I had the blessed privilege of having both of your sweet boys in Kindergarten and 1st/2nd grade classes over the past few years. I can’t even begin to tell you of the joy they brought to their teachers and classmates! Andy was always so calm and sweet! We adore your boys and though the grief feels heavy, let’s remember that your boys are laughing in the arms of our Savior right this minute!
We love you!
Dear Adams Family,
it was an honor to have your beautiful boys in my Sunday school classes.
i could always count on Andy coming into class with that big, happy smile of his each Saturday night! I want you to know that I am hurting with you, and praying for you with all my heart. i look forward to the glorious day when we will all be together FOREVER! you are on my mind, in my heart, and i will be praying for you every step of the way. You are so loved.
My heart is completely broken to hear the tragic news. I pray that God wraps his arms tightly around the Adams family during these difficult times and days ahead. I pray for the return of Jacob so the family can have closure. May God keep his hands on the entire Adams family and help them to deal with the deep pain of this horrific loss.
I will continue to send up daily prayers.
My deepest sympathy and sorrow goes out to the family-In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
-Renata Williams and Family
Our family wants to extend our deepest sympathy. Your boys are in the presence of the Lord and in perfect peace but it is those that are left behind that grieve. We are praying for your family. Knowing we will be reunited with our loved ones who are in the arms of Jesus gives us hope. Continue to cry out to our Lord and cling to him during this time. In Christ, the Preijers’
We were travelers at Yosemite when this tragic accident took places. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to this family. May God grant them some serenity and peace.
Dear Adams Family, You are in our prayers
Anthony, Eve and Brianna Montano
I go to Calvary Chapel of Sarasota Florida and as heartbreaking as this situation is, I was thankful to God to see that the Adams family is part of the body of Christ. I’m so very sorry for your loss, you will be lifted up in my prayers. My God bless and keep your family.
Dearest Char and Angelo and family,
My prayers are deep and heartfelt for you and all the extended family members…Christina, Josh, aunts, uncles and cousins. As well as for Andreas’ mom, Blanca. May you know the nearness and comfort of the Lord and of the Holy Spirit. They are very near you, in your heart.
II Corinthians 1:3 says”Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ.”
May the Lord richly bless you with His comfort, His peace and His guidance as you continue in the way with Him.
Lovingly, Joy
We are all weeping for you and with you.
As an employee of Yosemite National Park I was devastated to hear of this loss. You and your’s, church family, the Adams Family and all involved are in my continued prayers, from the Ranger who gave CPR, to the SAR team still searching, to the continued hope of closer for the Adams, you are in the thoughts and prayers of many of the Park Service Family. God Bless
To the Adams family. My name is Veronica my brother in law works with Char his name is Phil Vega. My prayers go out to your family, may god have your boys in his hands away from any pain and hurt, may they rest in peace. I will continue my prayers for your family.
We are united by the blood of Jesus and we pray for peace in these moments of sorrow and lost for the family …
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Adams family.
Dear Adams family,
My heart aches for what you are going through. I pray for God’s loving arms to comfort all of you and give you peace in this very, very difficult time. We are praying for you.
Our thoughts and prayer are with the Adams family. May our GOD ALMIGHTY be with you, may he comfort, heal and give the peace.
In the name of JESUS CHRIST,
The Felix Family(Anthony,Debbie,Anthony jr.)
I pray for the Lord to comfort your family .
Dear Adams family members -
Just wanted to let you know that Deb and I will be praying for you in this tragedy….tears flow for you every time we dwell on this. Please don’t allow guilt to crush your spirits, no one failed here…Andreas and Jacob are at peace and happier than they have ever been – you will be together again.
Love in Christ,
Craig and Debi Payne
Praying for your whole family as you journey through this tragedy. He will see you through the days ahead. Blessings!
Dear Char and Angelo,
Our prayers with you for your family. We are praying for your healing, comfort, and that little Jacob would be brought home to you. God is faithful and he will be with you all the way. We love you.
Our Dearest Char and Angelo and Family,
We are all mourning for the loss of Andreas and Jacob. Your losses are great and we pray that God continues to comfort you all in the palm of His hands. We pray that little Jacob be brought back to you soon, so that you may have closure. You have been blessed with these two little boys and may you cherish the memories you had with them. Our hearts go out to you and yours. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers. May God give you strength in the midst of all this heartache. We are here for you, when you need us.
In Christ,
The Bills Family
Dear Adams Family,
I stand in agreement with all the prayers lifted for you. We haven’t met, but at church this morning we could feel your loss for it is our loss too. Our heart ached for you and with you and the whole church body is holding you up in prayer. We love you.
We don’t know you personally, but our family weeps and grieves with you as you go through this awful trial. Your family is in our hearts and deep prayers as we ask the Lord to heal and comfort you.
Though we are far away, in HIS SPIRIT we are there with you and your brothers and sisters in CHRIST. Know that HE will never leave you nor forsake you. May you feel HIS comfort from those HE surrounds you with during this time of bereavement and loss. Our hearts hurt for you!
In JESUS’ LOVE,
Moses & Annie Russell
Words are so feeble at a time like this. There are no words to ease your pain. Please know that we are praying for your family as well as our church body to come around you in love and support. Our hearts are breaking for you. Lean on and trust in Him, He is the only way.
Lord, we pray this entire family is delivered out of the hands of your enemy. We declare that Satan is a liar and demand he be cast into the lake of fire. Brood over the entire Adams family. Grant them much peace and comfort during this time. You are the Lord. Oh Lord Jesus, we love you. Save us all!
Dear Char and Angelo and all the Adams Family,
My heart aches for you in the tragic loss of your dear, precious sons. I pray for the healing of your sorrow and that you know the comfort of the Lord’s love and strength through this time of unbearable trial.
Peace be with you.
Dear Char and Angelo,
We are praying for you and your family. We cry whenever we think about this tragedy but we know that God has a special plan and will guide you through this hard time. We’re praying that Jacob will be found and brought home as soon as possible. God bless you.
With Love,
The Peters Family (Nancy, Shane, Trevor, Shaylyn, and Keely)
Char and Angelo~ We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family. ♥ Love your family In Christ The Kuehny’s
Dear Adams Family,
The Glenview Child Care Staff and I were devastated to hear of your loss. Jacob loved attending our program and we LOVED having him. He touched so many of us and will be greatly missed.We are grieving with you and want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers daily.
With deepest sympathy,
JeNell Gandy and the Glenview Child Care Staff
Words cannot express the depth of our sorrow over this devastating loss. We are grieving with you and pray for you continually. We are praying for your physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. We are praying that you will sense our Father’s very real presence and witness His provision for your every need. We are praying that He will comfort your hearts and minds with His promise of that day when all things will be restored, when mourning will be replaced by joy, and when the spirit of heaviness will be replaced by a garment of praise. He is with you. You are loved.
Angelo and Char,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. It might be too soon for this, but I would like to share these words from one of my favorite praise songs:
Bless the lord oh my soul
Oh my soul
Worship his holy name
Sing like never before
Oh my soul
I worship your holy name
The sun comes up
Its a new day dawning
Its time to sing your song again
What ever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
My prayers are with you during this very tragic time. As difficult as it may be…I pray that you keep your eyes on Jesus…our greatest Comforter…He loves you all more than anyone.
In His love,
Jeannie Hood
May you find comfort in Jesus and his mother, Mary who knows the pain of losing her son. As Ananias predicted “A sword shall pierce your heart”. I’m praying for you and your family!
Our dear Andy and Jacob :
How are things up there buddies ?? I hope you are enjoying your fellowship with our King.. By the way, the scars you see on Him are His way of showing you how much He loves you …
Andy, remember how you used to tell me at the Saturday night classes that you are just lazy and we used to talk about it that someday when we will go home, you will be SO FULL OF ENERGY worshipping and LOVING on Jesus that you will make US ( rest of beloved in Christ ) get tired by just watching your PASSION for Him ??
Jacob , Jacob , Jacob
.. Now you know why I used to jokingly and lovingly call you “Yah Ghoob” ( Jacob in original language… ) ..
Well my little brothers, we already miss you so much.. Seeing your name Andy on this Saturday night’s class check in sheet was a blessing and a reminder of how sweet you are and how you WILL be missed…
I know your earthly father , works for one of the largest bread companies and I remember everytime he dropped you off in our Saturday night class, how I used to remind him how the bread that he sells is THE BEST …
Well my dear little brothers in Christ, now you can enjoy the Bread Of Life in your Heavenly Father’s house and can partake in it for ever and ever and ever ..
We can NOT wait to see you and give you a BIG hug..
We pray for your mommy and daddy every hour so they experience the Peace That Surpasses Human understanding >>
( And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 )
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Love you guys and WILL see you soon…
Give Jesus a HUGE hug from us ..
See you soon my beloved..
Nauder , Melissa, Rocki, Chad , Jordyn , Joseph and Jaleyn K..
Great mssg.. Yes these boys are with the Lord NOW..
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for healing and strength in all the days to come. Your life will now have a “new normal”, but I pray you will always feel God’s loving arms around you and know that He hurts when we hurt and He is with you every step of the way .
Lifting you up in prayer and hoping you feel the comfort of our Lord.
Adams Family,
We have never met before but you are still my brothers and sisters in the Lord. Just wanted you to know that I will also be praying for you guys. I’m praying you will have the strength of Job during this time who said “The Lord gives and takes away, blessed be the name of the lord! (Job 1:21) “We know that all things work together for the good for those who love Him and are called according to his purpose”(Romans 8:28) I don’t know how God is going to use this for His glory but I know He will. He always has a plan and a reason for everything. Love you guys and will continue to pray for you!
Psalm 55:22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Yet I am not alone, because my Father is with me. I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage – I have conquered the world. John 16:33
Our hearts are breaking with yours for such a loss. I pray the Lord grants you strength to withstand the future with His grace and mercy. Lean on Christ and let Him pull you through and know that there are many of us out there who love you and are here for you.
In Christ, who loves us
Tamara & David Head
Our prayers are with the family and our brothers and sister in the Lord at CCEA. The depth of sorrow I’m sure is overwhelming and we ask that the God of all comfort would do what He does best…doing that which is seemingly impossible…seeing beyond this tragedy. Its when we are at the lowest that He shows up the most…we know by experience having suffered tradgey in our family as well. A special prayer for the mom’s in the family…God is our refuge and strength, a very present time in need. With much love in Jesus…
Dear Adams family,
Word of your prayer need has reach Northern California, and a new group of prayer warriors is joining in the effort to sustain you and pray for Jacob, Char, and Josh. A precious loved one of yours has reached out with this request for God’s mercy for your family. May you be comforted by God’s grace and inspired by his awesome power in this time of need.
Our heart’s are breaking for you guys and the lloss you’ve experienced. We sure praying for you guys and we hope that you have a strong recovery. Trust that the Lord has a plan for you, even in out darkest moments we must trust God. Be strong and keep faith(:
Praying the Lord surrounds you with comfort, love and a peace that only He can provide. There will be many mountains to move but thankfully, you don’t have to even attempt it. Knowing how limitless we truly are, we have a Father who will move them – shake them – and show His power! Know you have a wealth of support and prayer coming your way.
In Him!!
Mary
Our prayer is that our Great and Mighty Lord and Savior will continue to comfort you and your family during this difficult time. We are praying for healing for your family and to know that we have a God that we can trust in and that He will never leave us nor forsake us.
God bless you and everyone in your family and know that there are so many people praying for you everyday.
In Christ,
Chris and Cheryl
In the midst of such great sorrow mere words can seem so empty, but prayer gives so much comfort. We pray for our dear Lord to give you strength in your grief, and to fill your hearts with His peace.
We are praying for all of you in this difficult times, for comfort and strength.
We continue to pray for your family, the healing of your injuries, comfort and peace only the Father can provide.
Our hearts cry out for your loss!
Deepest Sympathies,
The Wieland Family
My heart sunk when i heard what happened to young Andy and Jacob. i heard their story on secular radio, along with all the other tragic reports that are deemed newsworthy; however i stopped working upon hearing this story…and i cried bitterly. we all know as bros and sis’ in Christ that they’re with the Lord but its joy and saddness mixed together…dont know if there’s a label for this emotion. My deepest prayers and condolescences go to the parents, relatives, friends, and all those associated with these precious children. may Gods favor and comfort hold you all up while enduring this time of mourning. Amen.
God has a new angels with him, still remember my cousin andy when he came to visit us here in colorado. i asked him to stand outside the house and welcome everyone to the party we were hosting. he stood outside for 2 hours. he loved it. once the party was over i did promise him i would pay him for his work. well i had no cash with me that day, so i told him to remind me the next day. 7am the next morning i hear a knock at my door, and there he was asking me to go with him to bank. that was andy alright, playful, fun, smart. he will be missed so much. pray for the family to stay strong.
Angelo, Char, Joshua and Christine. Our hearts are hurting with you as we continue to lift your family up in prayer. Not daily…but throughout every day.
You are our family and we will be here for you. Anything you need please let us know and we will help however we can.
The Lord bless you, comfort you and may His peace be upon you.
Scott, Jaime, Jennifer and Elijah Fambrough
Joshua,
My thoughts, heart, and prayers are with you and your family at this time of deep sorrow. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirt” Psalm 34:18. If you need anything or just to talk, please call on me.
Mary
Char (and Angelo)
I just wanted let you know that the ladies in the Single Mom’s Ministry are praying for you and crying with you. Please let us know what we can do from bringing a meal to coming over and holding your hand to anything that we can pray for all of you. THose of us in the Children’s Ministry are also greiving, we loved Andrew and Jacob so much and we pray that God will strengthen and comfort you as you come to terms with this great loss. We are here for you in whatever way we can help, we love you all so much. Words seem so inadequate, I pray God will minister our hearts and His to you.
Love,
Lori
Dear Ones,
We are praying that God’s Spirit would touch your heart and comfort you through this difficult time.
May you find comfort in knowing you are continually being prayed for and loved ~
Char and Angelo,
Thursday night August 16th…our car was packed for our trip to Yosemite, when we saw the news and heard of the tragedy ( but not knowing the whole story). Our hearts were heavy and we couldn’t figure out why. We sat in the courtyard outside our house praying if it was still meant for us to go. We decided no, and cancelled our trip. Not until the next morning did we see the news and noticed how familiar the little boy looked. No it can’t be!! We now figured out that it was you, our former neighbors and friends that had suffered such a tragedy. The heaviness in our hearts has now turned into a hole. The courtyard where we prayed, was where Jacob and Andy had once played. The house we stared at as we prayed, was your former house. We are devastated and grieve with you, but joy comes in the morning. I could just hear the giggles in Heaven now as the boys run through the streets of gold! We are praying for you often! Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love , The Stock Family – Alan, Ceighte, Braiden and Caradyn
We have been so heart broken over this, yet we know how even the word JOY cannot express in any measure how Andy and Jacob must feel in the presence of our KING. I have many memories of both of them on Wednesday evenings sitting with each other during teaching time, just as the picture of them was displayed at the prayer vigil. This memory is heartbreaking and yet awesome to, in the fact that We KNOW they are together and were meant to be that way always. We do pray for His strength and peace to meet your needs as often as is necessary and in an abundance overflowing.
His Peace be with you always!
Love,
The Cuevas’
Dave, Melissa, Sam, Luke, Jude & Charis
Sweet, precious Adams family. There isn’t a moment that goes by that I am not praying for your family. Many tears have been shed in our house for you. Your boys are an amazing gift and I have no doubt they are bringing great joy to their Father. Praying for a peace and comfort that can only come for our Lord!
“The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
-Psalm 34:17
Dear Adams Family,
It is very hard to keep your faith strong during the most difficult trail of life like this one, but as Christian ,we do believe in Lord’s will.
Just trust the Lord’s love, He will hear your prayer and every person’s prayer who trusts and believes in our savior “Jesus Christ”….
I pray to our gracious father, and our Holy mother to be there for you and grant your wishes.
Leave with peace: Mariam
Since I heard the tragic news I have prayed every moment of the day that God gives us closure, which is what we so desperately want and need. Please know that you are not alone in your suffering. Our hearts ache along with yours because your children touched us all in a special and significant way. We will continue to pray for peace and comfort.
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever”. Psalm 23:4
To the Adams Family,
Words cannot express the deep sorrow your family at Calvary Chapel is experiencing right now. Although I don’t know you personally, you are part of my greater church family & I hurt along with you. Only our God can handle the unbelievable grief you are going through. Lean on Him and He will provide the comfort that you need. My prayers are with you everyday for God’s comfort and healing. God bless you.
Precious Family,
We are strangers only in that we have never met. I have been to Yosemite many, many times and each and every time I have felt closer to God there than anywhere else. I know your sweet, sweet boys are with Him now and that He scooped them up in one of His favorite places too. May the knowledge of their joy and peace will be a balm to you in this difficult time.
Have courage dear ones. Your pain and lose is shared by many
God Bless you!
Isaiah 41:13
For the LORD your God,
hold your right hand;
it is I who say to you, “Fear not,
I am the one who helps you.”
praying for you:)
I am praying for your whole family. My heart griefs for your loss. I will make sure to get my friends praying for you too. Remember, God has a special plan for you. Stay strong in faith and don’t lose hope for a breakthrough is near. Keep praying!!!
praying for you and hurting with you.
dont lose hope, and may the Lord comfort you in your sorrow.
I am very sorry for your loss. praying for your family. Remember to trust in God. Also remember all things work together for those who trust in God! Romans 8:28 <3
i will be praying for you with my family remember never to give up on god even when he gives the hardest trials i pray that they find your other son
I don’t think there are words that can express how sorry I am for your loss. As I imagine what you must be going through I can only come to the conclusion that only our God will pull you through this tragedy. I do not know your family but I ache for you and will continue to pray for your family and the return of Jacob. We are family, God Bless you!!
Praying for you. John 16:20
Precious Family~
My Heart-felt sympathy for the loss of your sons.
I am praying for all of you~
Sincerely~
Bettejane Monroe
We were so saddened to hear the news of this unfortuate tragedy. We live in the YL community and have been anxiously checking for updates that Jacob is found. Continued prayers for your family during this difficult time. God bless you all..
My heartfelt prayers go out to your family at this time of loss of your precious boys. May God’s love and peace bring you comfort and healing during this very difficult time. I’m praying every day for your entire family and all those affected by this tragic loss.
God bless,
Susan
Were praying for you and your family. May God Bless you with His peace.
God Bless You Adams family. Please know that so, so many people are praying for you at this time, every day and constantly. You are on our hearts and minds…
Sweet Adams family, my family are so sorry for your loss. There is no greater emotional pain than losing flesh of your flesh…I know that Jesus has and will continue to meet you in your darkest hour, holding you as only a loving Papa or Mama can do. Rest your head on his Mighty Shoulders and cry, weep and mourn, for you WILL be comforted by the Great Comforter in due season! Praise God that nothing can happen to us that has not already passed through His Hand…meaning that He knows best, and do not let Satan deceive you, their lives were not in vain, Father God WILL bring some good out of this, as His Ways are high above our ways, even above finding out. Continuing in prayer for strength to face the challenging days ahead…let Him carry this overwhelming burden dear sister and brother in the Lord…for HE IS ABLE!!!!!!
I do not attend this church but I am a friend of David and Wendy Queryel. When I heard of this tragedy my heart reached out. I lost my only son who was under 30 in February so I know what it is like to lose a child. You have my sincerest condolences for your loss. I know the support of your friends from this church and your faith will carry you through this difficult time.
Renee Begley
Precious Adams family, You are in our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy. Please know that we, as a body, are here for you in the days, weeks, months and years ahead. You are part of a family here at CCEA, one who loves and cherishes you deeply. Your beautiful boys were a blessing to all who knew them and will never be forgotten. We are praying for the God of all comfort to reveal himself to you and reign down his love, peace, compassion and strength to see you through this difficult time. Love in Him, Amy, Vinson, Siaira & Makai
Dear Adams Family,
My heart breaks for you. We know that your sweet boys are with our Lord and Savior. We weep for the pain of the time that we are not together with them. As it says in Corinthians, to be abscent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Keep looking for our Lord in everything. One day we will all be united in Heaven. We look forward to that glorious day. I am praying for you continuously, for so many things. Peace that passes all understanding..healing for all of your family….that something good comes out of something so tragic. Char and Angelo, Christina…our whole family feels for you.
In Christian Love,
Cathy Atkinson
Dearest Adams Family,
Our family is deeply sorrowful. We can’t imagine the pain and we grieve with you. We are praying for God’s comfort and presence to surround you.
Love,Tina and Family
Please know that we are all keeping you family in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I’m praying that God will fill you with His love and bring healing and comfort to your hearts!
Angie, as your friend, a brother in Christ, and as a father who has raised children as believers, I want to say how proud of you I am. We both know the whims of this world and what really matters and I am amazed at how tender and loving you were with your boys even while circumstances were trying and patience was thin. You were like a child at Christmas awaiting them and any chance to spend time with them. I know the pain you experienced silently enduring it these last several weeks, the hope you had for you and Char, and now this. I’ve never respected anyone more and when you appear before Him as regards Andy and Jacob I know He will say “Well done faithful servant”. Much respect to you my brother because you raised those boys right and they KNEW they were loved. I love you
Words can not express how sad I feel for you and your family. I only know God is good and his ways are higher than our ways and beyond our understanding. I pray and know that God will hold you close and bring comfort to you and all of your family.
Dear Adams Family,
I am so glad that your little boy, Jacob, was finally found. May you feel God’s presence and his love, now and going forward. Praying for God’s comfort and healing for you and your extended family.
We realize no words of comfort is sufficient at times like this. Only want to convey our thoughts and prayers are with you as you ‘walk through the valley of the shadow of death.’ May His rod and staff comfort you. When Richard’s family perished in a typhoon in Hong Kong, the wound is slow to heal. But we have experienced God’s immeasurable blessings as well. GOD IS GOOD!
Dear Char & Angelo,
I just want to let you know we are still praying for God to carrier you through this difficult time. As I wrote in the journal at camp I had only met you and the boys the second day of the camp and my heart is breaking with yours for your loss. I know the boys are with the Lord now and I know you will be with them again someday. Please let us know if there is anything my wife, Monica and I can do to help you and your family. We will be attending the memorial service for Jacob. God bless!
My heart goes out to you in the loss of your 2 beloved sons. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I wanted to share a poem with you entitled:
God’s Little Angel
A little “Angel” came to earth one day
He gave only love then he went away
Don’t ever forgetthe love he brought – his bright happy smile and
the lessons he taught.
It’s hard losing someone who gives only love and goes back to
heaven to his Father above.
Remember him always; there’s no other way.
Then know in your heart you’ll be with him one day, but for now
share the love and continue to say,
Thank you, God, for my angel who has gone away.
A scripture to share: Isaiah 41: 10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
I will continue to pray for you and know how truly God loves you.
Good Morning,
Just letting you all know that you continue to be in all of our hearts and minds as the days go on.
We love you and we stand with you in prayer and support.
Love,
Mary
Please know that we have been praying for you and your family since we received the news the day after the incident. Our hearts have mourned with you and broken over your loss. We have been praying that you would be comforted in your grief and loss, we prayed for the recovery of Jacobs body and we’re thankful when he was found, knowing it was a prayer of yours. We continue to pray not only for your physical healing, but for the healing of your hearts which will only come through Christ. Know that you are not alone, that you have a church family that loves you and desires to be there for you. We will continue to pray for you and your family.
Dear Adams Family,
My heart goes out to each and everyone in your family. My husband, son and myself attended Jacob’s service on Saturday. It was a beautiful tribute to your son. I never met any of you, but I cannot stop thinking about you. I told my mom about the tragedy in Yosemite and she said that she had heard about it in the news. My mom spoke to her pastor this morning at St. Gerard’s Catholic church in Culver City and a mass will be said in honor of Andy & Jacob this Friday evening. Every first Friday of the month, a mass is held all evening long until sunrise for special intentions. Even though I won’t be able to attend the mass myself, I will say a special prayer that evening when their mass is being said. You both have such a strong faith and it’s your faith in God that continues to get you through this.
God bless you…..
Dear Precious Adams Family,
We are so sad to hear of your tragic loss. I have no words to offer, but this prayer, “Dear Heavenly Father, Please pour your peace and your love on this family. Please provide what they need. Thank you that they are a part of our church and I pray that they will experience your love, through the body of Christ that surrounds them. Show us how we can help. May Your people help to bear the tremendous burden they are carrying. Father, please bless this family, as only You can. We love You and trust in Your ways, even when we don’t understand.”
Floods of sorrow pour upon me like thunder….yet day by day the Lord pours out His steadfast love upon me, and through the night I sing His songs and pray to God who gives me life. Ps 42:7-8 LIV paraph.
Praying His love will comfort you during this most difficult time.
Although I do not know you personally and did not have the priveledge of knowing Andy and Jacob, I cry with you and continue to pray for your family and everyone whose lives they touched. May God bring some good out of all of this which is so tragic to us. I am also praying for Christina (I do not know you personally, except that you are a young adult like myself. I can’t imagine the hurt of suddenly losing your brothers whom you were so close with and helped raise. Cling to Jesus sweety. With everything you have. Fix your eyes on Him even when you don’t understand. When He is all we have, we have everything we need.) Although it may take time, I pray He will restore your HOPE.
Praying for you and hurting with you. I love you all.
Ariana Fambrough
Your family has been in our prayers since we heard of the tragedy that occurred in Yosemite. We can only imagine what you are all going through but God is faithful. Our God is the only One that sees every tear we cry. He will carry you through this time and I pray that he will reveal Himself in a very personal way to each one of you . He never leaves us nor forsakes us. We love you brothers and sisters in Christ!
We had the pleasure of knowing and serving your boys thru Children’s Ministry on Saturday nights for the past couple years up until this past February. Andy made us smile, even if it was just by giving a knuckle bump and little cracked grin. Sweet lil Jacob had become so comfortable and fun in class, I remember how apprehensive and shy he had been for the first few months. Every night after worship we would have the little 4/5/K class pick an animal to be and crawl into the classroom from the court of praise. We would choose all different animals, I remember Jacob always pretended to be a lion
We have been devasted about your loss since we first heard the tragic news. Our hearts literally hurt for their absence as well as your pain. Trusting the Lord to be your Jehovah Jireh…May He provide you with everything and anything you need-in each minute, of each hour, of each day! You have continually been in our prayers. Even a clerk at the christianbook store told me that the staff had been praying for your family every day since they heard the news as well. You are so covered in prayer and so loved!
Dear Adams Family,
We are continuing to lift your family up in prayer and are heartbroken over your tragedy. God bless you all.
Dear Adams Family,
Just wanna let you know your in my prayers and mind as these days go on God Bless You All
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Hello Adams Family…praying your “new normal” comes with the peace and comfort that our Father loves you, understands and is covering you in your struggles.
Psalm 55:22 – Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Praying daily for all.
In Him,
Mary
Please know that we are praying for the peace of the Lord to carry you and comfort you through this very tough time. The number of messages here from your church family must certainly be an encouragement and a comfort to you. At the same time, it is a blessing to us to see Char-Lee and Angelo pulling together and supporting each other as you try to cope with it all. So many times the devil gets into the act and starts the blame game, which just tears the family apart and makes matters worse at a time when you need to closer than ever. We’re all here to support and encourage you, so just identify a need, and you’ll have an army of willing helpers. May I also mention that our Thursday night home Bible study is just starting the book of 1 Peter, which is aimed at people who are suffering, or about to suffer, and we’d be delighted to have you join us. Just call the church office, or (*82) 714-996-3157 for directions. God bless you all.