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Church reacts to arson fire on property

A church community in Paso Robles speaks out after arson ruins their church bus.

The Friday night fire destroyed the school bus and a church member's SUV at Living Waters Christian Fellowship.

The fire caused about $50,000 worth of damage. Sunday morning, Cal Fire law enforcement arrested 21 year old Dereck Bruenecke. He is being held on $25,000 bond.

The bus has been a part of the church for five years. Church members even named it: Barney the Bus.

Now, Barney, used for youth programs, is gone.

"First, it was shock and disbelief, and you get sick, you know--just wondering what happened to it ," said Pastor Steve Boggan.

Cal Fire investigators say Bruenecke had been drinking before the incident.

"He appeared that he was sorry to light the fire and that it wasn't his intention to burn the bus down. He was playing with a lighter he said," said Cal Fire Investigator, Captain Jane Schmitz.

The bus would pick up the kids to attend Sunday service.

"I like it when Hailey's there. I always get to sit by her and she's my best friend," said seven year old, Margarita Humphries. "i'm very, very sad and mad."

Pastor Boggan, who also served as the bus driver, sorted through all his emotions to give Sunday's sermon: a talk on understanding.

"We prayed and forgave him for what he did and that's a good lesson for them also. Even when somebody makes a bad mistake like this is that we can show forgiveness and love anyway," Pastor Boggan said.

Whether or not the legal system will give that same forgiveness is still unknown.

Cal Fire investigators say the suspect actually went back to the scene of the crime to take video of it. That made investigators suspicious of Bruenecke.

Pastor Boggan hopes they can buy a new bus, but they say at this point, insurance will not help cover the cost.

If you want to help out, Link to the Church's home page.
Source: KSBY - Link