Several dozen friends and family members gathered for a candlelight vigil Sunday night for Aaron Martin, the 30-year-old Arvada man who has been missing for almost a month.

They prayed for Martin’s safe return and, if he is monitoring their search through the media, want him to know that they love him and are determined to bring him home.

“We truly believe he will return,” Martin’s aunt Janette Brabb told the group huddled in the cold wind and candlelight at Homestead Park in Arvada. “We gather in the spirit of prayer, in the spirit of home and in the spirit of homecoming.”

A moment of silence followed a prayer read to the crowd that concluded, “Please, Lord, bring Aaron home so we may be graced by his beautiful smile and laughter.”

Martin was last seen at the Ralston Lounge at 6420 Ward Road on Oct. 29, where he had played poker.

His car was found parked and unlocked nearby with no indication of a struggle or foul play, police said. Martin’s identification and a wallet without money were in the car. His bank accounts have been inactive since his disappearance, authorities said.

Martin, a father of four children, is described as white, 5 feet 10 inches tall and 175 pounds.

Anyone with information on Martin’s whereabouts can reach Arvada police Detective John Doll at 720-898-6723 or 720-898-6701,or by e-mail at John-D@Arvada.org.

A Facebook page has been created to collect and disseminate information in the search.