Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Church reacts to vandalism


From Michigan-

Police in Greenville say they have identified two teenagers they say are responsible for a recent church break-in.

Officers say last week the kids broke into St. Paul's Episcopal Church on South Clay Street. They stole holy oil, wine, crosses and other religious items and the pastor says they also left behind about $30,000 in damages.

On Monday, Newschannel 3 spoke to a church member who said those same teems may be responsible for two other break-ins.

Members of the church have heard that two other locations were hit the same night they were. Meanwhile, the church is preparing to serve its first soup kitchen meal for those in need on Tuesday following the vandalism.

The vandals threw BBQ sauce and sprayed fire extinguishers throughout the church. Thanks to an army of volunteers, the church looks a lot different than it did.

“They came from everywhere,” said church member Bill Thiedeman, “I think every church in town called, we had donations.”

More here-

http://www.wwmt.com/articles/vandalism-1381738-church-greenville.html

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