Elgin, SC (WLTX) - International Praise Church members gathered Monday night to pray for the safe return of 15-year-old Gabbiee Swainson, missing since August 18th.

Both church youth who know the teen and church members who can relate to the pain of a mother and father whose little girl is missing were there to support the family.

Through song and hands held, they asked God to help law enforcement find Swainson, who was supposed to start her sophomore year at Ridge View High last week.

More information on the search for her is expected in a press conference Tuesday at Richland County Sheriff's Department. Read the story here.