Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church Burns, Church Services Moved
9 August 2024 |
News has reached Adventist Today that the Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church, home congregation to the families of many General Conference and Columbia Union officials, has burned. What follows is from a press release from the church.
Silver Spring, Maryland – In the early hours of August 9, shortly after 1:00 a.m. ET, a fire broke out at Spencerville Church, causing significant damage to the building, including the sanctuary. Thankfully, the building was vacant at the time, and no injuries have been reported. The Montgomery County Fire Department responded promptly to the scene and continues to manage the situation. Preliminary findings suggest that the fire was electrical in nature, originating in the audio-visual booth.
Spencerville Church will hold Sabbath worship services on August 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, located at 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, Maryland.
The fire damage to the Spencerville Church sanctuary is extensive. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available. Chad Stuart, Spencerville Church senior pastor said:
“We mourn the loss of the house where the Spencerville family has worshipped our Savior, Jesus Christ, for nearly 45 years. But we do not mourn without hope, because we know that worship of Jesus is not limited to a building and that the church is not a place, but it is the collective people of God coming together—believing that out of ashes Jesus gives life and revival. Thank you for your prayers and join us in stepping forward in our grief as we trust in the new thing God will do that we cannot yet see!”
Jerry Lutz, president of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists said:
“We are heartbroken by this devastating loss, but have the assurance that the Lord will lead His people through this difficult time. He will provide, as He always does for His Church.”
