In the News ... "Fire destroys Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church in Odessa"

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• "This place is not our faith, but it’s for our memories that we weep"

By Audris Ponce, Reporter
Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - A major fire broke out at Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church Friday evening. Several church congregants and pastors stood across the 1600 block of East Murphy Street, watching as their church’s roof became engulfed in flames ...

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Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church fire under investigation

By Audris Ponce, Reporter
Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - The Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church building was declared a "total loss" following a major fire Friday evening, Odessa Fire/Rescue officials said. "The call is still open," Battalion Chief Bobby Valles said. "It’s still under investigation.”

Pastor Donald Flinn said the congregation will meet at St. Matthews Baptist Church, 809 Barrett Ave., at 11 a.m. Sunday. No official temporary location has been finalized for the church, the pastor said ...

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