First Baptist Dallas was hopeful that they could return to their building in Downtown Dallas for Sunday service, but on Friday announced they would not be able to do so.
First Baptist Dallas will hold its Sunday service at the Dallas Convention Center for the second consecutive week after a devastating fire last Friday.The church was damaged by flames and smoke when the historic sanctuary caught fire.The cause of the four-alarm fire is unknown at this time, but officials believe it started in the sanctuary's basement.Meanwhile, crews are working around the clock to reopen the church, including the Worship Center and family center.
and will be live-streamed by the church on its social platforms.The church says barring any surprises, they believe they will return to the church for service next Sunday.Efforts to save the historic sanctuary's exterior walls are underway.First Baptist Dallas received approval from the city to try to preserve what is left of the building that was first constructed in 1890.The church believes they will be able to keep much of the remaining walls.
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