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Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

The Christian world is mourning the tragic death of singer Steven Curtis Chapman's daughter, Maria Sue. The following statement has come from Chapman’s manager, Jim Houser:

“Maria Sue Chapman, adopted and youngest daughter to Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, was killed in a tragic accident in the family driveway on Wednesday evening. She was LifeFlighted to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital but for only reasons God can explain she went home to Him ... not to Franklin as we all so desperately wanted.

"Your prayers are needed for all in the Chapman family. This is a family who has so generously loved and given to so many. Just hours before this close knit family was celebrating the engagement of the oldest daughter Emily Chapman, and were just hours away from a graduation party marking Caleb Chapman's completion of high school. Now, they are preparing to bury a child who blew out 5 candles on a birthday cake less than 10 days ago. These words are unthinkable to type. And yet we trust in a God who was not surprised by this and because of Jesus I am certain through faith in Him we will see Maria again.”

Steven Curtis Chapman’s Web site has posted a special video diary in memory of Maria that you can access by going to:

http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/

The Chapman family have requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to Shaohannah’s Hope Ministry.

Donations can be made to the below P.O. Box and at:

http://www.showhope.org/maria  

or at:

Shaohannah’s Hope
P.O. Box 647
Nashville, TN  37065

Condolences can be made online at this special Steven Curtis Chapman Web page:

http://chapmanchannel.typepad.com/inmemoryofmaria/2008/05/maria-sue-chapm.html#comments

or they can be sent to:

P.O. Box 150156
Nashville, TN 37215

You can share your prayer requests for the Chapman family at this page.

Funeral arrangements for Maria Sue Chapman have been made for Friday, May 23rd, Visitation 5-8 p.m.; and then a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 24th at 11 a.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN.

CBN News Story: Daughter of Christian Music Star Killed by Car

CBN News: The Chapman's Share Their Heart for Adoption

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# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

I wanted to give my condolences to the Chapman family!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!! I have lost a child, so I can relate to this horrible pain!! She is in the arms of Jesus now!!! Love in Christ!!!!
Veronica
Left by Vern72 on May 22, 2008 7:58 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. When I read about your precious daughter in the paper today, it took my breath away and crushed my spirit. I am so sorry. I pray for your son as well. Though I am absent in the body, I am present in the spirit grieving with you, interceding for you. So very very sorry...In Christ's Love, Mimi
Left by imissmimi on May 22, 2008 10:51 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Dear Chapman Family,
As you mourn the loss of this little one whom God allowed to shine in your lives for such a brief time, know that He is with you through it all, and will never leave you. (I'm sure you already know, but it never hurts to be reminded). Comfort one another, with this: Isa 57:1&2 states "The righteous perishes & no man takes it to heart, merciful men are taken away while no one considers that the righteous is taken away from evil. He shall enter into peace; they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in their uprightness". I'm sure this applies to sweet baby girls as well...God is keeping her safe in His secret place & you will see her again. The Christian community is lifting you all up before our Father...
Left by nlkugler57 on May 22, 2008 11:19 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Praying and asking God to be with you and your family.
God is our refuge and strength...46:1
Left by gek323 on May 23, 2008 1:40 AM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

I know that this is a difficult thing and time in your life, but nothing escapes God. He has you and your family's times in his hand and he'll comfort you and bring you peace even as you grieve and rest upon him. Let his peace like a river attend your soul. It is well. Take heart.
Love,
Heidi(Ajax,Toronto-Canada)
Left by adelhyde on May 23, 2008 4:54 AM

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Heavenly Father,
I ask Lord that you be with the Chapman family during this difficult time....I pray that you pour out your peace, comfort and love over them...I thank you for watching over them Lord and pray that your name will be glorified thru this...In Jesus name I pray, amen
Left by nicefella3 on May 23, 2008 7:34 AM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

I would just like to let you know my family and I are praying for you. My sister went home to be with the Lord 27 years ago she was 18. God is the only way to get through this. Your faith will give you the strength and the momentum to keep on with the life that God has called you to. I pray that God will comfort, keep and bless you always.

In His Love
Karyn
Left by ksmidnite on May 23, 2008 11:35 AM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

May Gods Love and Grace be with the family in abundace at this time. By the Mercy of Jesus.!
Left by pstoro on May 23, 2008 2:17 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

My heartfelt prayers go out to the Chapman Family.May God grant you his comfort and
peace.It is sad i was watching the 700 club
this morning when i heard about it. Maria
was a special part of your family.
In Christ's Love,
Ginger
Left by ginger88 on May 23, 2008 4:42 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

My condolences & compassion go out to the Chapman family. There are no words at a time like this. I pray your son will be able to get over his loss & grief that is heavy on him at this time--God be with you & know it's not your fault. God be with your all & surround you with His love & comfort.
Left by Hope08 on May 23, 2008 5:25 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Dear family,

I am from Holland and today I read the horrible news of the tragic accident of your little Maria.
I know this by experience too...and I want to wish you all Gods comforting arms to carry you and His love to warm you, His trust to help you on this way and His hope for seeing her again

I will pray for you

With love and embrace

Hendrika
Left by Hendrika on May 23, 2008 5:45 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

My heart and prayers go out to the Chapman family. I to have lost a child and can undersrand the grief and pain that it takes on.
But I do know that our Great and wonderful Father God is holding her in his arms right now and that is the peace and comfort that he gives us to survive something this devastating. Stephen I can't tell you how much your Faith and music has blessed me through some of the hard times that we go through. Bless you and your family for all you do for us and the many people around the world. Words can not express the heartache that your fellign right now, and I know that your faith in the Lord Jesus will pull you through this difficult time.I pray God'as Holy Spirit upon your family especially your son. Again my prayers are with you and your family.
In Christ Our Lord,
Gayle B.
Farmington,NM
Left by evagayle on May 23, 2008 5:53 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

I pray the grace of God and the comfort of His Holy Spirit will we with you. Thank you for your faithfulness and love for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Left by dougblacklock on May 23, 2008 11:29 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Dear Family,
You are in my prayers! I have a 5 year-old daughter and cannot imagine the pain you are experiencing.

God's grace to you all!

Anna
Left by annahvillarreal on May 24, 2008 10:02 AM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Dear Chapman Family,
I attended the concert at the Myerson Center, Dallas, TX where I learned more about your adoption ministry. I watched as you introduced your sons and your adoptive daughters onstage. I was deeply moved by the obvious strong love that exists in your family. I was stunned to hear what had occurred and I immediately began to pray for your son specifically. I know that God will take this situation and use it not only to glorify Himself through the grace the world sees in your family but to also expand Shoanna's Hope beyond even your greatest dreams. May His peace and grace prevail in your hearts.
Sincerely,
LSA, Bedford, TX
Left by lssturrock on May 24, 2008 1:27 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Dear Brother Curtis, Truly We Love and honor you and family. We pray in the matchless name of Jesus that the God of all Grace and sincere comfort will over take you and family in this mourning time. For Jesus said," Blessed is the mournful for they shall be Comforted" Matt 5.
Left by blessedfordes on May 25, 2008 12:30 AM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Our beautiful daughter, also adopted from China, has expressed at the age of four that she wants Jesus to live in her heart. I believe that, even at this tender age, little children are drawn to our Lord and Savior. Your sweet Maria is one of God's little ones. Please be reassured that she is with Him now. God bless you and your family.
Left by cmorris677 on May 25, 2008 1:29 AM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

In 2005, after a three year agonizing process, the Lord blessed us with a priceless gift, a daughter from China. I know our life changed forever on that day. She has become a daily evidence of God's love towards us as adopted children. Knowing, our love towards this child, I cannot begin to imagine the grief this family is experiencing, especially Maria's big brother.

As comfort to the Chapman family, I offer the amazing words my three year old daughter spoke to me, one extremely stressful day a few months back:

"Don't worry Mama.. God is here"

It is my prayer the Chapman family will experience this same reassurance- that His love and comfort will be tangible to them during these next very difficult days and weeks.
Left by chevychic on May 25, 2008 6:12 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Dear Chapman family,

I am deeply saddened by your loss and pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around your enitre family and show you divine confort at this time.

Sincerly,
The Carson family
Left by lilbitatatime on May 25, 2008 8:50 PM

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Dear Steven, Mary Beth and family,

We were so sad to hear about your family's great loss. We know Maria was so dear to your family. We are praying for you in your grief. In this I know God has a plan to bring people to himself.

Father, please surround the Chapman's
with your love and comfort and give them
understanding in this hard time. Restore
to them your joy and peace.

With God's Love,
Stephen, Nancy, Lauren Grace,
Joshua and Jonathan Stanfill
Left by SStanfill on May 26, 2008 10:34 AM

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our prayers and condolences go to the chapman family,i've never lost a child in that matter or even in any matter but just the thought is painful. I PRAY TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST ,THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT THAT HE BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF MOURNING FOR THAT LITTLE PRECIOUS ANGEL. WHO FOR A LTTLE WHILE HAS LEFT YOUR SIGHT.MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU AND ALL OF FAMILY,LORD BLESS YOU ALL.
Left by notworthy0 on May 28, 2008 11:34 AM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

God has built our family through adoption as well. There are no words for your loss and the burden you carry with that loss. We are praying for you.
Randy, Michelle, Gabe, and Michael
Left by MichelleHeidemann on May 28, 2008 11:52 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

I pray for the Lord to give you peace that passes all understanding.Trust in him and he will see you through.May god bless your family, and keep you safe.
In His Love
Left by blessedx8 on May 29, 2008 12:22 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

My condolences to the Chapman family.the LORD says Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be conforted. May you be conforted knowing that many share your loss. May JESUS surrond you with HIS ALMIGHTY LOVE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.LOVE,Debbie
Left by Markkelley on May 29, 2008 1:11 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Our hearts are broken along with yours as we all mourn the loss of your precious Maria Sue. Take encouragment in the verse where God tells us that we grieve, yes, but not as those without hope. It's such an incredible blessing to know you will not be parted from Maria Sue forever...but just a short time until being reunited in Heaven. The nation is lifting you up in prayer. God's blessings to you and your family at this difficult time. In His great love, Jeanne
Left by Jeannebeanie45 on May 30, 2008 4:54 PM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Dear Family, Our heart truely aches for you. I pray the tears aren't so heavy and the heart heals as best as it can. My good friend had the same experience, with the grandfather at dusk, and an eighteen month old granddaughter. I pray for your precious family. All the blessing we've recieved from your family and your ministry you pour out on us on a daily basis, I pray that much comfort on you and yours. In our hearts and prayers.
Left by warmthofthesun on Jun 23, 2008 10:39 AM

# RE: Send Your Condolences to the Family of Steven Curtis Chapman

Chapman family,
It wasn't until August that I heard about the tradgety that happened with your wonderful sister, daughter, and friend. Just remember and be comforted in the fact that you are loved by the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and someday, your baby girl will be with you in Paradise. She's there waiting for you. I just pray that in your grief, you will be strengthened. He will strengthen you through all of this. Somebody-no many people-will come to Christ as a result of hearing your story. I firmly believe that. Take comfort in the Lord and in each other during this difficult time.
Love you in Christ,
Kelsey Plummer
Left by JesusSaves05 on Aug 20, 2008 3:49 AM