East Baltimore Church ravaged by fire
BALTIMORE, Maryland—June 29, 2011— The Baltimore Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at our Worship Center (Greater Paradise Christian Center, 2900 E. Oliver Street, Baltimore, Maryland), on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 3:00 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters reported fire visible from the main level of the church. Rescue and Firefighting operations began immediately. As a result, our Main Sanctuary and Administrative Office Area suffered significant fire and water damage. The Baltimore City Police Department in concert with The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are currently investigating the series of events from that night.
The church is vigorously working to move forward from this ordeal. We ask your continual prayers and support as we rebuild and refocus the ministry. Our church family is resolved to moving forward with zeal and fortitude, and with a firm foundation...our thrust remains “To Give God the Glory”.
As preliminary decisions take shape, a temporary worship location, which will house ongoing ministry events, has been confirmed. Sunday Morning Worship Services (10am) and Tuesday Night Bible Study (7pm) will convene at the Fort Worthington Elementary School, 2701 E. Oliver Street, Baltimore, Maryland. In addition, A Disaster Relief Benefit Service will take place on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, hosted by Dr. Reginald Thomas and the Greater Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 2525 E. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Announcements concerning future special events will be forthcoming, as details filter out.
For additional information and up to the minute briefings on the Fire, Relief Efforts and Church Announcements, please visit www.greaterparadise.org or call 1.410.276.4193
Press Contact:
Clarissa Whatley Greater Paradise Christian Center clarissa.whatley@greaterparadise.org 1.410.276.4193
Submitted by The Advisory Board of Greater Paradise
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