@bostonN took the following photo of the Boles Fire in Weed. (Sept. 15, 2014) @bostonN/Twitter
Sources report that Grace Community Church (EPC) in Weed, Calif., has burned to the ground as a result of the Boles Fire. More information coming soon.
By KCRA.com
A fire driven by fierce winds raced through a small town near the Oregon border on Monday, burning a church to the ground, damaging or destroying 100 homes and prompting evacuation orders for at least 1,500 people, authorities said.
This tiny town near the base of Mount Shasta in the Cascade Mountains was under siege from a 350-acre blaze that surged toward and through it through timberland. … The fire started east of town and mowed through the area.
“Black land. Very flat. A lot of trees burned, a lot of sad, scared folks,” Brady said.
Randy Coates said he and his wife rushed to pick up their daughter when her high school was evacuated. He said that on their way back home, they saw the town’s Catholic and Presbyterian churches, houses and backyards on fire.
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This new that the Grace Presbyterian church in Weed, CA has been destroyed in the fire. This is what news is from there.
Gerry Watson, elder and Session moderator wrote: “ We believe that our church which is in the heart of the destruction area and itself completely destroyed should step up and provide assistance to our neighbors.” The church is working with the Red Cross and using the balance of their mission budget to establish a fund for providing gift certificates for food and clothing. Gerry writes: “I have been contacted by several Presbyterian Churches asking what can we do. I didn’t have an answer, now I do. Please send money generously and graciously payable to Grace Community Presbyterian Church to Gerry Watson Elder and Moderator of Session 6031 Blancas Ct Weed, Ca 96094.”
Pray for the congregation, pray for the people of Weed.
Vern
Dear Mr. Sandusky,
After attending the Presbytery meeting May 15th, in Jacksonville, Oregon, our session has decided to send a monetary contribution to your church. It has yet to be decided how much. we pray that rebuilding will go well and that God will bless your efforts. Please let us know if this is alright with you. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Alan Lee,
Elder,
Evangelical Valley Presbyterian
Church