TAYLOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL VANDALISM

Taylor Christian School was vandalized Saturday night. The pre-kinder room was hit hard. The water was left on in the sink and over flowed on the floor. Glue was poured on the tables. All the wipes were pulled out and thrown on the floor and tables, as well as, the construction paper. The fire extinguisher was sprayed, leaving a film of chemical on everything.

The office was also a mess. The files were pulled out and thrown around on the desk and floor. There are snacks on the floor with pencils and other office supplies. The fire extinguishers were also sprayed in the offices, library, kitchen, and chapel room. There is a strong chemical odor in every room.

The director's office was thoroughly ransacked. The desk drawers were opened and emptied. They tried to get in the safe with a hammer, scissors, and a knife, but failed. Praise the Lord! Only a few things were stolen that we could tell (telephone and DVD player).

All the classrooms, except the computer and kindergarten rooms, were sprayed with the fire extinguishers. We called the fire department and were told that the chemical is an irritant. It will bother our lungs. Just from being there for an hour this afternoon, my throat and lungs are bothering me. We will have to wear masks and gloves when we clean up everything.

Mrs. Bocanegra, the school's director, called the police. They investigated and found lots of fingerprints. We called our insurance company and will wait for them to call tomorrow. We cannot start to clean up the mess until they see it and take pictures. School is canceled until we clean up the school.

We feel that Satan is unhappy with the ministry of the school because we have opened up 7th grade this year, the first time in several years. Mr. Cantu is our new teacher. He attended the school himself as a child. He has taught in public schools for many years. We are blessed to have him at the school.

Pray that God will bring good out of this. He has promised to do so.