“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” By Khalil Gibran
Usually, when I awake on a Monday morning I am full of excitement with a very positive outlook on both the day and the week ahead. This morning was different. As customary each Monday morning, I receive a Post from my friend Anne who resides near Copey where she and her husband Kevin own and operate a Bed and Breakfast…Hush Valley Lodge. I met Anne along with Seidy on my very first trip to Copey in 2011. The Learning Center at that time was located directly across the street from this church. 
Anne’s Post this morning reported the tragic loss of the local church in Copey. Apparently, the church burned to the ground last night and the community is in serious shock over its loss today. The church is a historical site and has been standing in the center of the community since 1928. In 1999, it was officially declared a historic site.
Reports already indicate the community’s plans to rebuild and to do so soon. This points out to me once again the “special” nature of this community and its drive to take on those challenges which affect their lives…challenges facing the old and young within this community.
“Friends of Copey” extends our sorrow for this loss of a valued community and religious resource. This is a building that I suspect not many residents can remember when this church was not sitting in the center of the community. I ask all “Friends” to pray for Copey as they work now to recover from this significant loss of part of the community’s identity and its history.
If you have a personal church you attend, send a personal church message to me that can be passed on to the Copey community.
An additional Post will be issued later this week.
So sorry to hear of this devastating loss. Prayers for healing and rebuilding, oh but what a tough loss.
I was with the community that morning. They were so sad. Young and old, everybody was shocked by the incident. My heart and my prayers are with them. I promise to do whatever I can to help them rebuild their temple.
But today, I am specially grateful to know that people from so far away from my country, pray for this wonderful people.
Thank you!
Catalina
There is an army of folks who are far away and devoted to this community. Copey is Blessed!
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your community church. Prayers will be said for the people of the church and of Copey as you plan to rebuild. Know that the people of churches in Virginia (USA) will be praying with you. We pray your sadness will be short and that from the ashes a new church will rise to serve the people of Christ and to continue His work in the community.
With love to our friends there,
Kay Ford
Beautifully stated…THANKS!
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will have the community in my prayers.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. I will pass your message along.
We have learned from our past that we can rebuild and be stronger, wiser, and remain positive as we take on challenges each and every day. Much can be gained from a new beginning, especially when we are surrounded by love. I know the love is there.
Very nice message of hope to a very special community. Will pass it along.
Expressing in words the sorrow over the loss of Copey church renders me speechless. Then as I gaze at the standing white pillars, I felt overwhelmed with the possibilities that will come of rebuilding.
Prayers for Copey Church and your community are headed your way, from our churches, our communities and our families here in Washington State. We will spread the word around the world. Our love to everyone who is affected.
Wonderful Message…Thanks.