Fire destroys my sister & husband's(preacher) church...

[Fan_For_Life]

We are thankful for the firefighters who risked their lives to save a building. And to the ones who stood out in a terrential storm(for a good 30 mins) to direct traffic away. And are thankful to God that the church was nowhere around when the lightning struck. It's truely fascinating to see the care and compassion people have for others in times of serious trouble.

The building was standing beautifully on our way up to GA for a family gathering. Prayers of thanks and healing are needed. Some material items were saved, the steeple, the cross, a prayer bench and some very old books. It's very heartbreaking. But very encouraging.

First broadcast:
http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9924184

Fire destroys church, parishoners vow to rebuild


By JoAnn Merrigan (JMerrigan@wsav.com)

Published: March 1, 2009
A church in Tatnall County burned Saturday afternoon, apparently after the building was struck by lightning. The Twin Oaks Baptist Church in Reidsville was home to a congregation of about 100 people.
Sunday, some of the parishoners gathered at the scene to pray. “The congregation is not the building, it’s all of us,“ Reverend Joseph Brock told the group.
Brock says they purchased the building, which was relatively new, in 2003. “We had some tears this morning as we had services, but we still have faith,“ he tells News 3.
Brock is vowing that they will rebuild. “Our faith is being tested for sure,“ he told me. “But I know we’ll be all right.“

http://www.wsav.com/sav/news/local/article/tatnall_county_church_destroyed_by_fire_parishoner s_gather_on_site_for_sund/10029/

[EagleLady]

I am so sorry to hear that Fan, Thoughts and prayers are with you.

[ticky]

FFL ~ What a horrible tragedy. Thank God no one was hurt. You have my prayers and thoughts.

[Brooke]

Mine too, FFL. I'm so sorry.

[Koala]

I am so sorry to hear that!

[Mrs Frey]

I'm so sorry to read about your and the church congregation's loss, FFL. With the faith of all of you combined, the church will rise up once again.

[TimothyBFan]

FFL- I don't even know what to add here. Thoughts are with your family.

[Prettymaid]

It's amazing what good comes out of people at times of disaster. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Fan_For_Life]

Thanks so much for your support. :grouphug: (this is the cutest smiley I've ever seen)
I haven't heard any updates today. Except they are all doing fine.

[LWKUA]

Your family will be in my prayers also, FFL.

[sodascouts]

How horrible! I'll pray for them.

[Glennsallnighter]

Indeed what a horrible accident to happen. At least nobody lost their lives in it or were seriously injured. I'll pray for your congregation FFL. Hopefully it can be rebuilt soon.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

My thoughts are with your family as well, FFL. This is very sad, but I'm positive that the strength of the human spirit will see them through this.

[Fan_For_Life]

Thanks again to all of you. I'm going to talk to my sis tonight and get an update. I'm sure everything will be fine. Guess that's why insurance is a good thing.