Prayer request for a missing person

[jazzcat]

My father's pastor is missing. He was working at his church yesterday alone and just disappeared along with his car. The church was left open and his computer was up where he was working. Since it's been 24 hours now the police are considering it a missing person case but there is no sign of him yet and he doesn't answer his cell phone which he always has with him.

Please say a prayer for Pastor Bob and his family.

My father is very upset about this. As some of you may know my father is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and I take care of him. Not only does this news have him very upset but it's causing him to be very agitated and confused. He's not allowed to drive anymore and he wants to get out and search for Bob.

I pray they find Pastor Bob safe and sound.

I've posted the very tragic update on page 2.

[katienoonan]

Oh my! I hope your pastor is okay. Please keep us updated! He will be in our prayers along with your father.

[Pam]

That is very scary! It certainly doesn't sound at all good to me. In this day and age it seems the most horrible things have been happening. I pray that he is safe and just got called away very unexpectedly. Prayers going up that he will be found quickly and that your father will be able to relax a little. (((hugs)))

[zippy-kat]

Prayers are on their way for Pastor Bob and your father. How scary! :(

[RobiLee]

Prayers are being sent. This is very scary and I'm sorry to hear about it. I also didn't know about your father. I will keep him in my prayers also.

[Anita Cholaine]

Prayers sent for Pastor Bob, hope he is found soon... and also for your father, he will be in my thoughts

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lori, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent both your fathers way and Pastor Bob's way. Please come home soon Pastor Bob.

[catnapper]

How awful. Many prayers heading his way!

[sirrahbed]

oh no! I said my prayer about all of this, Lori. Your poor dad and the family of that minister!! So scary.:(

[NoahsMommy]

Oh my! :(

I'll be praying he returns soon.

Hugs to you and your dad.

[Karen]

Prayers for Pastor Bob's safe return.

[slick]

Many prayers being said for the safe return of Pastor Bob.

[shais_mom]

that is so scary Lori! :(

prayers on the way..

[jenluckenbach]

Oh dear Lord, please keep Paster Bob safe in your care and send him back to his loved ones as soon as possible.

This is such distressing news. :(

[Laura's Babies]

Prayers sent. Please keep us posted!

[cyber-sibes]

Prayers going out for Pastor Bob's safe return, and some peace of mind for you dad. Hang in there.

[petslover]

Prayers being sent out for a safe return.

[Jamieejo85]

Oh my gosh, I can't imagine what happened. I will be keeping your father and his Pastor in my prayers. Please keep us updated....

[jazzcat]

Horrible Update! They found him dead in his car in a neighboring town's museum parking lot. His sons are who found him.:(

There are lots of stories going around so I am not clear as to what happen. Even the local news stations are conflicting. One channel says he was murdered and the other says that the police aren't calling it a murder yet and will wait for an autopsy.

This is all so terrible. Please keep his family, a very sweet wife and four adult children, in your prayers please.

[shais_mom]

how terrible.
prayers for all those who knew him.

[rg_girlca]

Oh Lori, what terrible news.

My prayers are with his family.

I hope your dad will be okay Lori. My prayers will be with him also.

[CountryWolf07]

That's horrible news.. wow.. very sad..

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lori, I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.:( My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I hope your father will be okay. Please take care.

[Pam]

I am in shock and so sorry to hear this!!!! :( :( :( It sort of sounded to me like he might have been abducted. :( Would it be possible to keep the news from your father? (((hugs))) So so sad!

[RobiLee]

Oh, thats awful. I'm so sorry to hear this Lori. Prayers are being sent. I hope your dad is doing ok.

[jenluckenbach]

What a heart wrenching discovery for those boys. :( I cannot even imaging thier pain. Prayers for the family. WHy did it have to end this way? :(

[sirrahbed]

:( Oh Lori how awful!:( I hope that your dad does not hear the rumors - just that he has died. So sad:(

[Laura's Babies]

OH MY GOD!! I just don't know what to say! My heart goes out to all who loved him.

How is your Dad?

[kuhio98]

I'm so sorry. His poor family.

[gini]

How tragic............I am so sorry for his family.

I echo other's thoughts - could the whole truth be held from your Dad so that he doesn't become more agitated than necessary?

[CamCamPup33]

Oh my gosh! How terrible.... Very, very sad. :(

[jazzcat]

There is no way to keep the rumors from Dad (very small town) and I see in today's newspaper they are calling it an apparent suicide so I just finished talking to him on the phone and explaining it to him. I'm relieved that he feels better knowing that there isn't a murderer on the loose but I know as it sinks in he will have a very hard time dealing with the truth.

My Dad lives about 35 miles from me and we have someone who helps me care for him plus a church member who takes him to church every Sunday. He took Dad today and they a prayer service and several guest speakers. Dad said there were lots of media there.

I'm really surprised at how well Dad is taking the news. I think the not knowing where Bob was and what happened was much harder on him. Dad lives in the same county, Roane, where the prisoner and his wife shot the jailer and escaped on Tuesday. My dad just keeps saying two good men taken, what's the world coming to. That community has been through the wringer this past week.

Thank you for all the prayers.

[katienoonan]

I am so very sorry to hear what has happened to Pastor Bob. Please keep us updated on whether it was a suicide or not. I was having good thoughts that he would be found, I just didn't know that it would be like that. :(

[Pam]

I hope your dad will be able to accept this. It sounds like he is taking it better than expected. My heart aches for his children who found him. I am sure there are so many questions now and people are just tearing themselves up trying to sort through it all asking "why?" (((hugs)))

[cyber-sibes]

What a sad situation. Prayers for all of Pastor Bob's family & friends, hope your dad continues to deal with this alright.