In the News ... "How to donate to Anson church fire rebuilding efforts"

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• Historic building is a total loss after fire in May

Staff Report
• Abilene Reporter-News

ANSON, TEXAS - Two means to donate to the rebuilding of First Methodist Church of Anson have been announced by Bruce Morgan, pastor of the Jones County church that burned [last month].

By mail: Donations can be mailed to First Methodist Church Anson, P.O. Box 744, Anson TX 79501
By bank account: Account No. 20151718 at First National Bank of Anson.
Morgan said an online giving method is being selected and will be announced soon.

A lightning strike during a early Friday evening storm is believed to have started a first that erupted just after 3 a.m. Saturday, engulfing the sanctuary built in 1908.

The historic building is a total loss, with the congregation meeting for now in the fellowship hall of Anson Church of Christ, 1400 Commercial Ave.

First Methodist's education wing was not damaged by fire but sustained smoke and fire damage. When that is addressed, services could return to the church campus.

Morgan said the plan is to rebuild the church, as it was and hopefully with funding aid from the Texas Historic Commission.