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21-May-1999 
99194 
 
    Littleton Pastors Thank Presbyterians for Support 
 
    by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
LITTLETON, Colo.-Exactly one month after the slaughter at Columbine High 
School, Littleton pastors have sent an open letter to the Presbyterian 
Church (U.S.A.) expressing gratitude for the support they have received in 
the wake of the tragedy. 
 
    The complete text of the letter, furnished to the Presbyterian News 
Service on May 20: 
 
    "In the aftermath of the Columbine tragedy, your expressions of support 
have been an enormous comfort and encouragement to us all. 
 
    "On behalf of our congregations, we would like to thank you all for the 
outpouring of care and love over these last few weeks.  Your cards, letters 
and other communications have been a concrete expression of our 
connectedness in this wonderful denomination.  They have let us know that 
we are not alone. 
 
    "Please know that you have been a tremendous blessing.  We have felt 
God's touch through all of you, and covet your continued prayers in the 
months ahead. 
 
The Rev. Stephen Poos-Benson 
Columbine United Presbyterian Church 
 
The Rev. David Peters 
Genesis Presbyterian Church 
 
The Rev. Don Houdeshell 
Faith Community Presbyterian Church 
 
The Rev. Dwight Blackstock 
Grace Presbyterian Church 
 
The Rev. Jonathan Hole 
First Presbyterian Church 
 
The Rev. Chris Taylor 
St. James Presbyterian Church 

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