Church of the Nazarene Leeward/Virgin Islands District Statement Mourns Death of Chantel Crump

The Church of the Nazarene Leeward/Virgin Islands District has issued a statement on the death of a young girl, Chantel Crump, whose family had been the subject of public concern while she was missing. The statement was published by Antigua News on March 15, 2025. The district said it had been praying that she would be found alive and well, and that news of her death, received that morning, had deeply saddened its members.

The district extended its prayers and condolences to the girl’s family, friends and community. It said it was asking God to give them grace, peace and comfort during their bereavement, and it offered spiritual support and counselling to anyone who needed it. The statement said the district’s grief was shared with the community.

The district also named the First Church of the Nazarene Grays Farm, located within the community, and said its congregation would be willing to help local residents through this period.

The statement described the acts behind the girl’s death as “heinous and diabolical acts of wickedness against fellow humans.” It said the church teaches that such acts will not be tolerated and must be condemned. The district prayed that God would bring speedy justice to those involved and to everyone affected. The source does not describe any charges, arrests or court proceedings in the case.

The district called on the nation to set aside petty differences and to place its faith and hope in God. It also urged people to work together to protect vulnerable members of society, especially children, a call tied to the protection of the vulnerable (Psalm 82:3). The statement closed by saying the church would continue to pray for the well-being of the people and the peace of Antigua and Barbuda.

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