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17 hours ago
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Lakewood Church demolition starts, steeple preserved after fire
FLINT, Texas (KETK) – Lakewood Church members started demolishing their former church building on Sunday, after the structure was irreparably damaged in a fire on April 14. Flint church holds fundraiser after devasting fire deemed total loss in April Sunday was the day of Pentecost and church members said that day was special in that it marks a new beginning for their church. 'Today is the day of Pentecost and it just so happens that it's all starting today and that's the day of fresh beginnings, the day God started a new thing on the day of Pentecost, 50 days after Jesus died. And so that is also a new thing for us, that we're starting this new building,' Lakewood Church pastor Raymond Graham said. 'God will make all things new.' While the building and most of the things inside it were unsalvageable, they were able to carefully remove the church's steeple. They plan on using that steeple for their new church building, which they hope to have open by Christmas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Flint church to hold fundraiser after devasting fire deemed total loss in April
FLINT, Texas (KETK)–The Lakewood Church in Flint is holding a fundraiser in Tyler throughout Saturday evening to help with the rebuilding process of their new church that suffered from a devasting fire destroying the main part of their sanctuary on April 14th. The fundraiser is happening at Panera Bread in Tyler from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with 25% of sales during the event going directly to Lakewood Church. 'All of that money will go into the building fund,' Lakewood Church Pastor Raymond said. 'Of course, we did have insurance and so we do have that currently in the building fund. The demolition of the old building will start Monday.' Rusk woman celebrated for 70 year dedication to community After the fire took place and up until now, they said the support they've received from around East Texas has been overwhelming. 'We've been offered chairs for the new building when we get it built,' Graham added. 'We've been offered pews for the new building when we get it built. There's several people that have those things and offering their expertise.' People can watch the full interview above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
