August 9, 2008

We have received word that the victims of the attack at a tourist site in Beijing were Todd and Barbara Bachman, members of Christiania Lutheran Church, Lakeville. Todd was killed by the assailant and Barbara was injured. A Chinese tourist guide was also injured. The Bachmans are the parents of parents of former Olympian Elisabeth Bachman, who is married to men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon, and were in China to attend the Olympic games.  More information at this link>

Please keep the Bachman family, the members of Christiania Lutheran Church, and all those affected by this violence in your prayers. If additional information becomes available, I will share it with you.