Dear California-Nevada Family,
Psalm 46 says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Thank you for your continued prayers for the people of Napa and Vallejo following the earthquake on Sunday. First UMC Napa and First UMC Vallejo sustained damage to their church facilities.
The Cabinet is in continual contact with Revs. Lee Neish, First UMC Napa, and Renee Rico, First UMC Vallejo, as well as the leadership of both churches.
Napa First UMC has been "green tagged" for full usage of their Bonner Building and Adams Hall. The office wing, which consists of the church office, the pastor's office and the upstairs choir rooms have been "yellow tagged." This means that they are to be entered only by staff for official business and cleaning volunteers. The church's historic building and parking lot have been "red tagged." This means they are not be entered until further notice. The church website has the most up-to-date information.
First UMC Vallejo has been cleared by the city for occupancy and has held worship in the sanctuary.
You can learn more about the churches on their websites and both churches also have a Facebook presence.
Please keep our brothers and sisters in Napa and Vallejo in your prayers for the days, weeks, and months ahead as they minister in their communities and repair their buildings.
In the Peace and Grace of Christ,
Rev. Kristie L. Olah
Dean of the Cabinet
Superintendent of the El Camino Real District