Skip to content
menu
incmedia.org

incmedia.org

Christian Media: Where Truth Meets You

  • About Us
  • Our Beliefs
  • Topics
    • The Bible
    • God and Jesus
    • Christian Living
    • Christian Relationships
    • Common Problems
    • Finding Purpose & Direction
    • Prayer
    • Baptism & Church Membership
    • Prophecy & the Messenger
  • Worship With Us
  • Press Room
  • Programs
NBC King5 News page with headline “ Seattle Church continues to give back after molotov cocktail attack last year”

Seattle church continues to give back after Molotov cocktail attack last year

The Iglesia Ni Cristo church of Rainier Valley was hit with Molotov cocktails late last year. On Wednesday, they welcomed neighbors to come together.

SEATTLE — A Seattle church that was attacked last fall is standing strong in the face of hate and continuing to open its doors to the community. 

The Iglesia Ni Cristo Church in Rainier was attacked with Molotov cocktails last October. A suspect was charged with hurling the flaming bottles at the church.

But instead of retreating from the community, church members wanted to forge a closer connection to their neighbors. 

That’s why on Wednesday the church welcomed people to an event as part of its national “Aid to Humanity” tour, which was presented by the church’s Felix Y. Manalo Foundation.

The church offered gift bags of school and hygiene supplies and donations to community organizations. 

“We just want to show them a positive vibe,” said Lailani Valdez, a church member. “That there’s still good in the world.”

“It’s a lot of evil things going on in the world,” said Azucena Wadinski, another member and volunteer. “But God is always there to protect us.”

Iglesia Ni Cristo, translated to Church of Christ, was founded in the Philippines. The event was their third act of outreach since the attack in October 2018.

“We want to connect with the community,” said minister Marlone Balason. “Let them know we’re here, we’re part of the community, and they’re all welcome to be part of our family also.”

The suspect, identified as Miles L. Stanstad, was charged with attempted arson and assault. He is accused of throwing the Molotov cocktails at the church during an evening service, and also at a guard. 

His case is still moving through the court system.

ORIGINAL SOURCE: King5 News 

Tweet
Pin
Share

Related Posts:

  • HONORING BROWNSVILLE’S RESILIENCE AFTER DEADLY SHOOTING
  • AID TO HUMANITY HELPS FAMILIES IN MEMPHIS’ POOREST ZIP CODE
  • SEATTLE CHURCH BRINGS AID TO LOCAL RESIDENTS &…

Programs

Blogs
Blessed Moments
Blueprint
El Mensaje
Executive News
Eye ‘N See
Face the Truth
Faith and Family

 

Faith Speaks
Get to Know Us
God’s Message Podcast
Heart and Soul
I Am INC
Iglesia De Cristo Mundo
INC Giving
INC Kids

 

INC Music Videos
INC News World
INC International Edition
Stories Of Faith
That’s in the Bible
The Message
The Solution

Contact Us

info@incmedia.org
Subscribe
Apps
Frequently Asked Questions
Site Map
Privacy Policy
We process and collect personal data based on our Terms and Privacy Policy to improve and analyze our service.
QUESTIONS?