Submitted by Emma Trimble

In times of crisis, leaders lead.  As our community approaches the traumatic anniversary of May 24, city
and county leaders stood shoulder to shoulder for restoration and healing, pointing all of Uvalde to our
heavenly Father, the Divine Healer.

It started Thursday May 4th when Mayor Don McLaughlin and Judge Bill Mitchell embraced and
proclaimed a National Day of Prayer to ask God for His mercy and favor. Believers across our nation and
our county congregated that day, imploring God to do what only He can.

Rain and inclement weather could not detour Uvalde believers, united in faith, standing for healing and restoration.
“Our God has always been and will continue to be faithful to His people when they call upon Him no
matter the circumstances,” said Emma Trimble, President of Peace Ministries and Coordinator of
National Day of Prayer.  “2 Chronicles 7:14 tells us that if we humble ourselves and seek His face, turn
from our sin, He will hear us, forgive us, and heal our land. This is a well-known scripture among
Christians, but one has to wonder if we’ve missed the importance of being doers of the scriptures, not
merely hearers. However, Uvalde believers are being used by the creator of the universe to bring about
His will of hope and healing.”

Trimble continued, “I am thankful for committed, immovable intercessors standing strong for Uvalde! I
believe God is pleased,” she said.  “May we continue to draw near to Him and He to us!” Trimble exhorts
all believers to pray without ceasing through and beyond May 24. “Let us call upon our God for the
families of Uvalde affected by this horrific trauma, and for those carrying this unimaginable pain and
sorrow. May they, and we, find healing, peace, and hope for better days. May we walk with compassion
and understanding, resting in communion with our maker.   As Jesus says in Matthew chapter 11, “Come
to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”  God the Father, the Son, and
Holy Spirit long to give us the Peace that passes understanding and the restoration that only He can
bring!”

Press Release by Peace Ministries

Peace Ministries is inviting you to join your faith with ours for a session of prayer at the Uvalde downtown plaza. As we move into the 1 year mark of May 24^th we are asking God to send His divine comfort and peace to the families that are walking through this difficult time. We are calling for God’s grace and favor and declaring His restoration upon over these families and over our community. TUESDAY and THURSDAY MORNINGS at 7:00 A.M. Blessings to you all! Hope to see you there!

  Two Robb Memorial Sites: one located on the Uvalde Downtown Square in the heart of the city; the second located at ground zero: Robb Elementary School. 

  I headed to the Downtown location on the Town Square first and arrived a little after 9 PM. Stylized crosses were placed around the fountain and each was decorated with flowers, stuffed animals and sometimes a child’s favorite toy or candy was placed on or near each cross. 

  Some people slowly walked around the fountain reading each name of a loved one who died at Robb Elementary school during the late morning to mid-day massacre. Some family members sat on park benches near the fountain, others stood silently by mostly with blank expressions on each respective face. 

 A few news crews were stationed on the grass near the perimeter of the Uvalde Downtown Square. One couple I met drove from Eagle Pass to pay their respects to the fallen. 

 Another man stationed towards the  Southwest corner held a large sign saying: “Need Prayer?”

 The sorrow, anger and disbelief were tangibly felt. One could not see it but the feeling was definitely there. 

  I left the Downtown Memorial and decided to drive over towards Robb School. As I drove towards the school turning at several neighborhood streets, I turned onto a street that was blocked off with yellow police tape located at the far end. On either side of that street just before the end large TV trucks and tables were set up but only a few persons were seen. 

 After parking on the side of the street I was on, I left my vehicle and weaved through the maze of television trucks, tables, chairs and equipment. At the end of the road, I saw the corner of the Robb Campus with the school’s brick sign: Robb Elementary School. Just those words alone brought images to mind of children skipping to their classes and chatting with each other at some happier time not so long ago. That time now, seemed like it was in the far distant past. 

  Multitudes of flowers were placed in a semicircle in front of the sign. The sign area was still on the other side of the crime scene tape controlled by law enforcement. One of two state police officers could be seen walking among the flowers placing new flowering plants or shifting the current ones. 

  This Memorial, for me, was a darker memorial existing place stuck between two times: the time where evil became all too real and reared it’s murderous head and the time where people mourners would be able to freely come near the sign. 

  Earlier this afternoon, the Robb Elementary School campus was where the Uvalde Police Department delivered a fractious and almost defensive press conference laying out the timeline of the rampage. 

Many watching the press conference were voicing criticism of how long it took for police officers to enter the building to take on the shooter and to end the bloody rampage. 

 This site had a feel of anger mixed with a foreboding blackness that seemed to seep into ones soul. 

I had to leave. Like many, I haven’t gotten much sleep. 

 

Tonight’s National Day of Prayer event’s location has been changed due to the recently overnight rain and rainy conditions continuing into today’s forecast.

According to NDP organizer Emma Trimble, tonight’s prayer gathering with take place at the Crossroads Community Church located at 311 E, Sabinal Street, in Uvalde, at 6 PM.

The church is located near the Uvalde Honey Bowl.