Tuesday, August 14, 2012

In the News ... "St. James moves on with community help"

By Lyxan Toledanes
Reporter
Odessa American


ODESSA, TEXAS - Seven days after a fire destroyed St. James Baptist Church, church members are moving forward with the help of Odessa’s religious community..

A mere few hours after the blaze was controlled, St. James’ lead pastor, the Rev. Roger T. McNeil, and his congregation received an outpouring of support, with several church leaders asking their members to pray for the devastated church..

“The church community was very resourceful. I’m talking to ministers that show a helping hand. I’m very grateful to that,” McNeil said. “The church community has been very good and very kind.”.

But churches have also provided physically tangible efforts to help the church rebuild.

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