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16-October-1996 
 
 
96411          Trinity Presbyterian Churches Help  
                     California Congregation 
 
                          by Midge Mack 
        Retired Editor, Synod of the Covenant "Communique" 
 
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C.--Trinity Presbyterian churches -- 25 of them from all 
around the country -- have so far contributed just over $2,000 to Project 
Trinity, benefiting Spring Valley Presbyterian Church in San Diego 
Presbytery. 
 
     The 300-member Spring Valley Church was destroyed by an arson fire 
last March.  The blaze was unrelated to the recent rash of arson attacks on 
African-American churches in the U.S.  "Our arsonist is known to us and we 
are working through the process of forgiveness," said the Rev. Randal 
Yenter, pastor of Spring Valley. 
 
     The Project Trinity campaign was initiated in May by the session of 
Trinity Presbyterian Church of Hendersonville, N.C.  The session sent a 
letter seeking contributions in the name of Presbyterian connectionalism 
and the shared Trinity moniker to the 134 other Trinity Presbyterian 
churches in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). 
 
     The letter also opened the door to future creative ways that the 
Trinitys can work together to support various projects. 
 
     Gifts for Spring Valley's rebuilding through the Trinity Project may 
be sent to Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, 3902 Kenwood Drive, Spring 
Valley, CA 91977. 

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