Michelle Malkin » Palin’s church set to reopen after arson attack

Palin’s church set to reopen after arson attack

By Michelle Malkin • January 27, 2009 09:36 AM

Good news this morning via the ADN:

The Wasilla Bible Church will hold its first services back at home on Sunday since a blaze in December seriously damaged its building.

Senior pastor Larry Kroon said Monday that crews are still working on repairs to about a quarter of the building, including offices, classrooms and the main entry/foyer area. But the church’s sanctuary, which suffered smoke damage in the Dec. 12 blaze, is ready to be used again.

The blaze, which is under investigation as a suspected arson, received widespread attention because the church, just off the Parks Highway near downtown Wasilla, is one of the biggest in the Valley with Sunday services attracting up to a 1,000 people. It is also among the churches attended by Gov. Sarah Palin…

…Five church members were in the building when the blaze started, but were alerted to the fire by smoke alarms and were able to get out unharmed. The blaze caused an estimated $1 million in damage to the 35,314-square-foot building.

They’re back in business with the support of people across the country:

As trying as the incident has been, Kroon said church members have been heartened by the outpouring of support from individuals and other churches around the country. The church has received innumerable cards, e-mails and about $100,000 in donations, he said. Among the churches that donated was one from the Lower 48 that itself received an outpouring of support after Hurricane Katrina, he said.

“It’s a tiny, little church. They heard about us, and sent a little offering,” he said. “That kind of stuff is really amazing.”

Kroon said the church has insurance and expects that to cover the bills from the fire. The donated money will be used to pay other building expenses, including installing a new security system, he said.

Church leaders have also been galvanized by the support to do their own outreach. This week, members have been praying for a small Baptist church in the Gaza Strip, which serves members of that area’s Christian minority and which Kroon said has been caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hamas militants. The church has had its windows blown out and one of its leaders was assassinated, Kroon said. Church members plan to take up an offering for the church at Sunday’s service, he said.

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#603345

On January 27th, 2009 at 9:40 am, sonofdy said:

The radical left reaching out to the conservative right, with gas and a lighter.
#603374

On January 27th, 2009 at 9:51 am, tre said:

Thank God.
#603384

On January 27th, 2009 at 9:55 am, Craig said:

The church has had its windows blown out and one of its leaders was assassinated, Kroon said.

Religion of Peace strikes again.
#603386

On January 27th, 2009 at 9:55 am, alaskangrizzly said:

On January 27th, 2009 at 9:40 am, sonofdy said:

The radical left reaching out to the conservative right, with gas and a lighter.

I only wish they would reach out on my watch, so I could return the favor with all due prejudice.
#603393

On January 27th, 2009 at 10:03 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

The mosques of America will be safe, Allah be Praised.

Obama chooses Arab network for first TV interview
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday chose an Arabic satellite TV network for his first formal television interview as president, delivering a message to the Muslim world that “Americans are not your enemy.”

The interview underscored Obama’s commitment to repair relations with the Muslim world that have suffered under the previous administration.

The president expressed an intention to engage the Middle East immediately and his new envoy to the region, former Sen. George J. Mitchell, was expected to arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a visit that will also take him to Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.

“My job to the Muslim world is to communicate that the Americans are not your enemy,” Obama told the Saudi-owned, Dubai-based Al-Arabiya news channel.

That “small Baptist church in the Gaza Strip”? Don’t hold your breath Serif Obama will come to it’’s rescue.
#603415

On January 27th, 2009 at 10:16 am, ajmontana said:

If they catch the arsonist placing them in the Gaza Strip Babtist Church for a 6 month Community service mission sounds appropriate. Followed by some time in the States as well.
#603430

On January 27th, 2009 at 10:23 am, Kevin K. said:

Ah, churches helping each other, being appreciative, and passing on blessings. Thanks for a good story this morning, Michelle.
#603443

On January 27th, 2009 at 10:30 am, englishqueen01 said:

ArizonaNeanderthal:

Obama is willing to meet with, talk to, and negotiate with Islamic nations that have threatened Israel, the US, and free peoples across the world. With nations that treat non-Muslims and women as second-class citizens.

But when the Pope called and wanted to talk about the sanctity of human life, Obama cut him off and said, “We’ll just have to agree to disagree on abortion.”

So, in Obama’s world, terrorists are not the enemy. But the head of a sovereign state that defends the dignity of human life…definitely not worthy of respect or consideration.
#603466

On January 27th, 2009 at 10:41 am, cicerokid said:

“My job to the Muslim world is to communicate that the Americans are not your enemy,”

This is what every kidnap victim pleaded right before their heads were sawn off.
#603525

On January 27th, 2009 at 11:19 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

On January 27th, 2009 at 10:41 am, cicerokid said:

“My job to the Muslim world is to communicate that the Americans are not your enemy,”

This is what every kidnap victim pleaded right before their heads were sawn off.

Hate speech cicerokid . Now we wait for the muslims to apply for a Federal Funding for knives as Constitutionally Protected Free Speech.

In this war between our God and their god Our God WILL win. It is just that a lot of us will be dead in the meantime–but I do not plan to march quietly into the camps. The “moderates” can do that.
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That every man be armed–you too englishqueen01.
#603551

On January 27th, 2009 at 11:38 am, rightwingrocker said:

Must be one of those “black” churches Bill Clinton watched burn as a kid … Oh wait. This is now.

Something to think about, isn’t it?

RWR
http://www.rightwingrocker.com
#603561

On January 27th, 2009 at 11:45 am, rightwingrocker said:

“My job to the Muslim world is to communicate that the Americans are not your enemy,”

It’s going to take another 9/11 to break him of that delusion – and even that may not do the trick.

RWR
http://www.rightwingrocker.com
#603562

On January 27th, 2009 at 11:47 am, mojack420 said:

after feeling nothing but hate and rage over PBHO bs , this story lifted my heart.

Wow look they were able to rebuild with out holding their hands out for the government to bail them out.

Once again this proves Americans can do it with out the government and get it done faster.
#603565

On January 27th, 2009 at 11:52 am, bmac727 said:

“Let them know that it is your hand, that you, O LORD, have done it. They may curse, but you will bless; when they attack they will be put to shame, but your servant will rejoice.” (Ps 109: 27-28 [NIV])
#603586

On January 27th, 2009 at 12:12 pm, ThatSamIAm said:

IT’S TIME TO PUT THE LABEL OF HATE WHERE IT BELONGS. ON THE LEFT WING PROGRESSIVE LIBERALS. IT’S THEIR HATE AND INTOLLERANCE THAT RESULTS IN THINGS LIKE THIS.

LET PEOPLE KNOW WHO REALLY HATES AND WHO PERFORMS ACTS OF VIOLENCE. IT’S THE ANTI-GOD, ANTI-AMERICAN, PRO-CHOICE AND PRO-GAY RADICALS THAT DO THESE TYPES OF THINGS. PUT THE LABEL OF HATE WHERE IT RIGHTLY BELONGS.
#603592

On January 27th, 2009 at 12:19 pm, cheapseat said:

amen sam
#603594

On January 27th, 2009 at 12:20 pm, coffee260 said:

Sarah Palin started her own PAC. Here’s the link.
#603739

On January 27th, 2009 at 2:16 pm, mattm said:

Thankfully no one was hurt in the incident. They can now begin to get back to normal.

The Church posted some pictures of the damage inside the building on their website. Looks like it was in the walls where the sprinklers could get it.

http://wasillabible.org/Church%20rebuilding.htm
#603993

On January 27th, 2009 at 6:11 pm, MtsEdge said:

On January 27th, 2009 at 12:20 pm, coffee260 said:
Sarah Palin started her own PAC. Here’s the link.

I’m SO glad she is not glomming onto McCain’s…I knew she had more sense than that!!

I signed up for email updates, thanks for the link! I will likely support with $$ in the near future.