Arson suspected in LDS meetinghouse fire in Arizona

Published: Friday, June 29 2012 3:05 p.m. MDT

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A 50-year-old LDS meetinghouse in Tolleson, Ariz., was destroyed by fire early Friday morning. Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire, which firefighters on the scene called "suspicious."

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ulvegaard

Medical Lake, Washington

That is true class - to encourage the local members to, in essence, not worry about the cause of the fire but to move forward with a forgiving attitude. You don't hear that too much in society these days.

It is frustrating when those More..

9:06 a.m. June 30, 2012
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grandmagreat

Lake Havasu City, AZ

This is heart breaking for church members. We have experienced that same thing in Lake Havasu City, our small building build by our hands was set afire, no other LDS building for our use,however, the 7th Day Adventist church came to our rescue and More..

10:22 a.m. June 30, 2012
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JRJ

Pocatello, ID

Not only will this strengthen the testimonies of the members of the Tolleson Building area, but I imagine it will increase the attendance. "Trials make our faith grow stronger, Truth is nobler than a crown."

3:57 p.m. June 30, 2012
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