{"id":21004,"date":"2023-02-03T15:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/?p=21004"},"modified":"2023-02-16T21:36:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T21:36:29","slug":"hanging-rock-congregation-builds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2023\/hanging-rock-congregation-builds\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanging Rock congregation celebrates progress on construction of a new church building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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By Mark Jones<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanging Rock Church of the Brethren, a small congregation located in rural West Virginia, has started work on a new church building! The congregation, led by pastors Bob and Brenda Combs, has held services in a rented space since being formed 10 years ago with the help of the West Marva District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The local area has been underserved and the church has developed a loyal congregation, very much involved in the local community. Outreach has included service projects, emergency funds for families, and a gift program that served 92 children this past Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving the congregation to its own church building is critical for future growth, and the potential is great. This undertaking is a bold move for the congregation. It is a commitment to long-term service to the community. The risk of commitment is being shared by the congregation and the local community. A local contractor has been generous with his skill and time. Local businesses have also been generous through a favorable bank loan, materials donated or sold at-cost, and the loaning of heavy equipment. Church members and friends from the community have already given many hours of voluntary labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please go to our Facebook page to see photographs of the construction and follow our progress at www.facebook.com\/HangingRockCB<\/a>. To God be the glory (Romans 16:27)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

— Mark Jones is a member of the Hanging Rock congregation and contributed this \u201cgood news\u201d story to Newsline. He notes that help with publicity and funding would be appreciated by the congregation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The new church building for the Hanging Rock congregation is under construction (above). Some of those volunteering to build the new church (below). Photos provided by Mark Jones<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Please pray\u2026 <\/strong>For the Hanging Rock congregation and its local community, West Marva District, and all who are contributing to the construction of a new church.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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