Kingdom Hall in Columbia Mississippi hit by tornado this afternoon

[lgoldsmith]

Anyone near that area that could provide details/updates?  I've heard all the friends are ok so I'm hoping that information is accurate!  Kingdom Hall looks pretty beat up.

[SUNRAY]

I saw the hall on google maps and I see lots of trees on the property..also the property seems to be elevated somewhat..I heard on the news today that there were large hailstones also in the area..also power outage!

[lavritt]

The hall took a real beating, but as far as I know no brothers were injured; however I hear that there has been home damage for some. That was the latest as of the meeting last night.

 

Edited December 24, 2014 by lavritt

[GStorrs46]

Lisa,

 

  Thanks for the picture. While just judging from the picture the Hall sustained considerable cosmetic damage,

it still appears to be structurally sound. If that is truly the case then repairs by the brothers should be rather

quick and relatively inexpensive. I hope that proves to be the case for both the Hall, and for those whose homes

have been damaged as well.

 

                                                                                                                                             GStorrs46

[lgoldsmith]

The hall took a real beating, but as far as I know no brothers were injured; however I hear that there has been home damage for some. That was the latest as of the meeting last night.

 

Thanks for the update Lisa!  I'm so thankful no one was hurt or killed.  

[shali]

The way this organization works, the repairs will no doubt be made in one day!  Soon, you won't even know it happened!

[collins]

The Kingdom Hall looks strong though but repair very important for it. We are very sorry here to hear this unwelcoming news. Jehovah is our protector.