Dear Diocesan Family,
I
am sad to report that there was a fire early Sunday morning at St.
Andrew's, Victoria. No one was hurt and the structure, although badly
damaged, is still standing. The State Police have called the fire
suspicious, but a complete investigation will take about six weeks.
Church Insurance has been to the church to assess the damage.
The
congregation of St. Andrew's joined with St. Paul's, Kenbridge a number
of years ago to form the Episcopal Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew,
Kenbridge. The church building in Victoria is now a Shrine and services
are only held there one or two times a year. The building is currently
being rented by Faith Fellowship Center of Victoria.
I ask for your prayers for the members of St. Paul & St. Andrew as
they grieve their loss, and for the members of Faith Fellowship Center
as they search for a new church home. Please pray also for the person(s)
who may be responsible for this terrible, destructive act.
I ask for your prayers for the members of St. Paul & St. Andrew as
they grieve their loss, and for the members of Faith Fellowship Center
as they search for a new church home. Please pray also for the person(s)
who may be responsible for this terrible, destructive act.
Faithfully,
Bishop Hollerith
