The small congregation gathered for an Easter Sunday service outside in the parking lot. A new church building will soon replace the old one.
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On Easter Sunday, the Rev. Jim Buchanan, the pastor of Sunnyvale Baptist Church, led the small congregation in a service held outside in the parking lot.
On Easter Sunday, the congregation of an historic church in the Buck Creek community of McDowell County gathered to worship for the last time at their old building.
On Easter Sunday, the congregation of Sunnyvale Baptist Church in the Buck Creek community of McDowell gathered to worship for the last time at the church’s old building. The church was severely damaged during Hurricane Helene.
Inside, all of the stained-glass windows have been removed for use in the new building. The bell and steeple will likewise be taken out and saved for future use.
On Easter Sunday, the congregation of Sunnyvale Baptist Church in the Buck Creek community of McDowell gathered to worship for the last time at the church’s old building. The church was severely damaged during Hurricane Helene.
On Easter Sunday, the Rev. Jim Buchanan, the pastor of Sunnyvale Baptist Church, led the small congregation in a service held outside in the parking lot.
Inside, all of the stained-glass windows have been removed for use in the new building. The bell and steeple will likewise be taken out and saved for future use.
