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The father of missing York woman Claudia Lawrence has issued an Easter message renewing his appeal for the public's help to find his daughter.The father of missing York woman Claudia Lawrence has issued an Easter message renewing his appeal for the public's help to find his daughter.
Peter Lawrence said he wanted to make a new plea as "Easter is a time of hope".Peter Lawrence said he wanted to make a new plea as "Easter is a time of hope".
A statement issued on Mr Lawrence's behalf said "it was an impossibly difficult and bewildering time when life is on hold".A statement issued on Mr Lawrence's behalf said "it was an impossibly difficult and bewildering time when life is on hold".
Miss Lawrence, 35, has not been seen for more than three weeks despite a massive police operation to find her.Miss Lawrence, 35, has not been seen for more than three weeks despite a massive police operation to find her.
Earlier Mr Lawrence met his old friend the Reverend Canon John Manchester, who has been the vicar of Old Malton for 33 years.Earlier Mr Lawrence met his old friend the Reverend Canon John Manchester, who has been the vicar of Old Malton for 33 years.
'Safe return'
Miss Lawrence went to Sunday School at the church when she was a girl.Miss Lawrence went to Sunday School at the church when she was a girl.
I've tried to put into words how this feels and I'm finding it very difficult. It's almost like torture Suzy Cooper, Claudia Lawrence's friend
Her father has been in daily contact with the vicar since Miss Lawrence disappeared.Her father has been in daily contact with the vicar since Miss Lawrence disappeared.
The statement said Mr Lawrence and his family were "gaining much strength from, and feeling sustained by, the prayers of those who have a faith and the compassionate thoughts of those who do not".The statement said Mr Lawrence and his family were "gaining much strength from, and feeling sustained by, the prayers of those who have a faith and the compassionate thoughts of those who do not".
It continued: "They are grateful for everyone's kindness and now just wish for the safe return of Claudia to them and to her friends."It continued: "They are grateful for everyone's kindness and now just wish for the safe return of Claudia to them and to her friends."
Miss Lawrence was last seen on 18 March after leaving the University of York's Goodricke College where she worked as a chef.Miss Lawrence was last seen on 18 March after leaving the University of York's Goodricke College where she worked as a chef.
Det Supt Ray Galloway, who is leading the investigation, said he feared she may have "come to harm" after meeting somebody she knew.Det Supt Ray Galloway, who is leading the investigation, said he feared she may have "come to harm" after meeting somebody she knew.
Speaking earlier on the BBC's Missing Live programme, Miss Lawrence's best friend Suzy Cooper said her disappearance was "almost like torture".
"It's extremely difficult," she said.
"I've tried to put into words how this feels and I'm finding it very difficult. It's almost like torture.
"I'm her friend and I know how hard this is for me, but for her parents this must be an absolute nightmare."