Monday, March 30, 2009 2:23 pm

After the tragic fire that destroyed Second Baptist Church's sanctuary and the annex under construction overnight last Thursday night, the congregation met on Friday evening to chart their future. 



By Saturday, a sign planted in front of the old church on N. Washington Street told of their decision to use the Clinton landmark as their new home.

First Christian has experienced declining membership over the past few years. Brother Roberts and his wife have had health issues and the congregation is too small to support the large building.

The move into First Christian will keep the old historic building occupied and busy.  New life is being breathed into an institution that many feared would fall into disrepair if the congregation decided to disband.