Members of modest California churches destroyed by Los Angelel Sweatonfire brought out their strengths from their religion and hope. The Lifeline Ferrow Ship Christian Center, located on the Lake Avenue, Altadena, California, was one of the thousands of structures destroyed by Eaton Fire. January I raced in 7 strong winds before 7 acres of competition It was included。
The members of the congregation are now Meet in another church building about 2 miles away when they are waiting Next Procedure to reconstruct, Fox News Digital It has been reported.
But their religion is still strong. Among the ash and burnt tiles that were once their building, purple and white crosses stand as a proof of the beloved god they serve.
“The cross is still standing,” Rev. Charles Dorsey told Fox News.
“It gave me hope, and I felt the strength, and I was glad that the cross is still standing because we are a cross job. can It is forgiven. It is a cross love, the work of the cross, can It will be redeemed. And that means our existence and method can I even have strength In sorrow.
“The physical construction of the lifeline is now ash, but the Lord has promised to give beauty for it, so we were instructed -let's get up from there. Thank you for growing.
Lifeline fellowship is not a church filled with wealthy members. Rev. said it is a congregation consisting of “very diverse and hard -working people.”
“The family owned their property in this area and gave their sons and sons to their grandchildren, granddaughter and daughter, and it is a beautiful place to raise and raise families and are the perfect place to have a church.” He said.
A few days after the fire, more than 40 people entered the church's new temporary house and were ready to worship the god who saves their lives. The theme was “the beauty of ash” on Sunday.
Elderly couples, Margaret and Simeon Alexander, have attended churches for 15 years.
“We are devastating,” Margaret told Fox News. “We miss the church. Lifeline is our spiritual family.”
Her husband added, “We have faced the reality that everything immediately works forever.”
The pastor estimated 13 People in the church I lost their house and have 19 Replaced。 The congregation is rebuilt. You can even build a tent in an old parking lot for the service.
“We are looking for that day … the place we can do Overlooking See the process. Building process,, I'm looking at my neighbor's house and community look They build a building, “said Dorsey. “People who stop and drive on the street because they hear God's words. They hear music. Listen to everything that cultivates people, loves people, listens to people, and creates a rich community. And that's what Altadena is, and so is Pasadena. “
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Originally issued on January 31, 2025.
