Hi To All,

The Southern California fires are finally slowing down, mainly because the weather is getting surprising cooler with light rain in the forecast for many of the affected areas.

I have checked with our elders, and it would appear that most of the evacuated members have returned to their homes without suffering direct fire damage to their homes. So far the only family to have suffered loss, to our knowledge, is Roland and Diane Clark. Their 5-acre avocado grove burned. But their new home, on the same property, survived without any damage!

A few members are still evacuated from the San Bernardino Mountain resort areas, including David and Linda Register. The Registers still do not know the fate of their home. As far as they know, the fire came within a mile of their home and burned 26 homes in their community. Beyond that they do not know any specifics. They may have to wait until the area is open to residents before they find out. This may not happen until next Monday or Tuesday. It may also take three to four weeks to restore power to the mountain areas affected by the fires. The firestorm that ravaged the Cedar Glen area of Lake Arrowhead and destroyed over 350 homes is only six miles
from the Register's home.

Thank you for your prayers regarding all the members and their lives and homes. We are all grateful to God that the disaster was not worse. No one that we know lost their lives. We continue to remember those who have had loved ones and personal property lost during this disaster.

Warmest regards,
Dave Register
Regional Pastor, SW Region