Church Goers Get New Home 7 Years After Hurricane

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. ?? WPBF.com

The New Avenue "S" Church of Christ opened Sunday morning, seven years after the old church was destroyed by hurricanes in 2004.

Hurricanes Francis and Jean tore through South Florida, taking the Riviera Beach church with them.

For seven years, churchgoers have been raising money and worshiping around the area.

Senior Pastor Jonathan Young said the long wait has been worth it.

"Through seven years of difficulty, we have come out with a better building with better technology," said Young.

Church member Rose Anne Brown said the church cost an estimated $2 million.

"Prayerfully we have stayed together, and believe it or not, we were able to come up with enough support from our neighbors to be in our building once again," said Brown.

Brown said now it's time for the church to give back to a community who supported them over the past seven years.

"Today we are shouting, rejoicing and getting ready to serve this community, because this community has stuck by this church," said Young.

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Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45455598/ns/local_news-west_palm_beach_fl/

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