Creator Lutheran Church digs out from under fallen tree

BONNEY LAKE
Members of Creator Lutheran Church of Lake Bonney Lake will continue to repair extensive damage through Christmas caused when monster tree came down during a Nov. 15 windstorm.
The tree smashed through the roof, breaking a beam and rafters and destroying much of its fellowship hall. It broke several waterlines in the ceiling, sending water everywhere. Fencing and playground equipment were damaged.
A number of other trees with root rot close by later were taken down.
The Rev. Kim Latterell said that for the time being the preschool has been moved to another part of the building and classes have been postponed.
"We will continue to worship on sticky, carpet-less floors ... but a step up from the dirt floor in the stable, eh?" he said.
Pastor Latterell gave thanks for the prayers and offers of support from neighboring churches and pastors.
The church was insured. — RP