In the News ... "Despite loss, church members talk about moving forward"

By Nathaniel Miller
Reporter
Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - Physically, the building on 300 S. Hancock Ave. that was the home of St. James Baptist Church has been called a complete loss by city officials and its pastor.

With more than half the building’s roof caved in, only the black remains of a baby grand piano and organ help identify the room that was once the sanctuary. Roof tiles were scattered across the parking lot and street and deep tire tracks are left in the ground from where Odessa Fire/Rescue engines stayed all night trying to extinguish Wednesday night’s fire. At the scene, the strong smell of burned ash emanated from the pile of rubble.

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