‘Thank God we are safe’: Fire destroys Clover church fellowship hall
The fellowship hall of a
The education building behind the sanctuary at Will of God Ministries on
Food on a stove in the cooking area of the building is believed to have caused the fire, Love said.
"It looks accidental," he said.
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No one was hurt in the fire, according to Love and
The fire started around 4:30 p.m, Love said. The church is one block east of
"It was devastating to see the fire," Raymond said. "Thank God we are safe."
Raymond praised the dozens of volunteer firefighters who spent hours at the scene, until around
Bethel, Bethany and
"Thank God for the firefighters who helped," Raymond said. "They were so compassionate, so wonderful. I have never seen so many wonderful people trying to help. Everyone was so concerned for our members and our church."
Raymond said the church has insurance.
"God will get us through," Raymond said. "We are strong in our faith."
The church fellowship hall had been decorated for a meal set to follow the afternoon service. The fire damaged the decorations and building. Raymond's son, Rev.
"We can always repace a building," Barnette said. "What is important is no one was hurt."
The fire is the second in two weeks that damaged a
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