A deadly explosion occurred last Friday, October 10, at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant near McEwen, Tennessee. Among the 16 people killed were adherents of the IPHC. We are grateful for the support and care of IPHC pastors to the families of all who were killed. Bishop Jamie Grisham of the Tennessee Valley Conference, and pastor of Compassion Church in Dickson, Tennessee, sent these comments:
“Our hearts are heavy following the tragic explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems. Two members of our Tennessee Valley Conference family were among those affected, and our entire Conference grieves alongside their loved ones.
As a family of believers, we stand with these families in their sorrow and in the difficult days ahead. We are praying that the peace of God, which passes all understanding, would surround them and carry them through this season of loss.
We also lift up every family impacted, along with the first responders and medical teams serving our community. In moments like this, we cling to the promise that God is near to the brokenhearted and that His comfort will not fail.”
