On Wednesday February 4, 2009 one of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints burned down. Many of my friends are from here in the valley and their grandparents help build this chapel. Many were in tears as they watch the church engulfed in flames. The church was a total loss, but they were able to save all the important records and documents they needed and the library was also saved. Every time I drive by the chapel, I am saddened. I know that because we pay our tithing that we can and will rebuild the church, but for many it was a very sentimental church and many memories were made there. My friend and I went to the church after the fire had been put out and these are some of the pictures of what was left. My friends mother was able to capture pictures of when the church was on fire. I wish I could transfer them onto this post, but I haven't been able to figure out how to do that. It was a good thing that most of the church was brick because the fire was so intense. I am grateful for the organization of our church because in times like these instead of chaos, there is organization. All the members that attended church in that building have already been assigned to other chapels and everyone is happy to work together to make this a smooth transition. We truly are blessed to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
2 comments:
So how did the church catch on fire? Do they know anything?
I read about that in the news! I didn't know it was in your town! How did it happen? That is so sad - but at least they got out all the important records. And you know that it will be able to be rebuilt. Sad, though.
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