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Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church fire



On the morning of December 23, 2007 we awoke to the news that Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church had been completely destroyed by fire. The sanctuary
had stood on this site since 1957, but had undergone a complete renovation about 7 years ago. The Moller pipe organ (now gone) was added in 1989, and the
large stained glass window depicting the outstretched arms of Jesus, was added in the recent renovation. These photos show the aftermath of the fire.

For more photos of the sanctuary (before the fire) Click here. For a video report from our local newspaper, Click here
36420BW - Eight days later 35804 - Still dousing the smoldering sanctuary 35833 35802 35818
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35785c 35826 35837 35801 35737 - Services in the gym
35738 - We will rebuild 35741 35743 35753 35744
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35775 35843 - 35870 35888 35890
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36223 36232 - Pastor under a hard hat 36248 - Searching for clues 36234 36218
36286 - Removing the back wall 36300 - Sheet Music from Handel's Messiah 36293 - Side entrance near the choir room 36305c 36321
36316 - Bell tower cross visible through the rubble 36296 36342 36348 - Choir chairs 36362c
36329c 36361 36366 36375 36377 - top of the piano
36379 - The last supper 36389 36396 - Doors to the choir room 36456 - Through the choir room doors 36460 - Hallway to the gallery
36407 - Choir room chairs 36408 - Choir Robes 36416c 36444 - Workers removing steel beams 36462c - gathering stained glass fragments
36463 36476 - Bob gathering stained glass fragments 36568 - Remnant of front window 36614

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Jeannie 12-Feb-2008 07:47
Tim,
It has taken me this long just to look at this tragedy. Some of the pictures are especially heartbreaking.....the piano lid, the choir robes, the ashes, the empty window panes.
When I heard the hope and positive attitude in your voice, it was such a great witness. Pretty amazing after seeing all of this that you captured through the lens with your special gift!
Guest 10-Jan-2008 15:16
God has wonderful things in store for this church. As I read the articles about the fire the faith and strength of the church members is evident. I continue to pray for you. From a member of a former church which Kyle served. Linda
Barbara 09-Jan-2008 15:53
This church was a big part of my childhood, my parents live down the street and informed me of the fire. I was so sad to hear that it happened to such a wonderful group of people You are in my prayers.
Patsy 27-Dec-2007 16:05
Kyle, I am so sorry to hear of the fire. You are in my prayers.
Harry David Horning 26-Dec-2007 16:33
So sorry to here of the loss of your church. I read about it on dpreview this morning. I will keep you and your church in my prayers, may the Lord bless you all.
Guest 24-Dec-2007 02:07
I am Jeni Nelson, Vickie Lander's youngest sister. I'm talking with Vickie on Skype now, looking at the photos of your church. We are so sorry for your loss, but are very encouraged by Vickie's stories of the violin player, how the Jesus statue was charred, how the wreaths are still intact. From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia we are praying that God will make you stronger as a church family as you walk through this tragedy together. It is a good thing to post these photos. It helps people process what has happened. It has helped me support my sweet sister from 10,000 miles away today. A blessed Christmas to Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church. This is proof that the church is not a building--it's the people.
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