Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is holding services at Urban Prep and raising money to rebuild after a huge after Englewood, Chicago fire.
"We're gonna be here until we cut the ribbon on the new worship center across the district," said Pastor Gerald Dew.
As they carry on with their faith, fundraising efforts for the new church have been ongoing across the city, with $191,000 already raised.Dew has his eyes set on a $1 million fundraising goal and is optimistic about the timeline for the rebuild.After Antioch Baptist Church Chicago fire, demolition work continues; faithful plan to rebuild
The church community posted photos along with"Antioch strong" dubbed all over the high school. That is the message these members have been carrying as the new church is about to be rebuilt. But in the meantime, they're not losing connection with their faith. "We're Antioch strong. We have strong faith. And as long as you have your faith, you can believe and you will achieve," Bennett said.
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