In January 2018, a small group of people put their full trust in God that He would direct their steps as they took a leap of faith in pursuing a church plant. Brandon and Karley Johnson took a leap of faith to become the first pastors.
On the evening of January 21, this small group met for the first time in a classroom at the local Baptist Association building. We began praying and wondering where our next service would be held. We considered individual's homes or other local buildings that would accommodate us all.
Within the week, we were able to nail down a semi-permanent facility for Sunday meetings. We began meeting in the local National Guard Armory. This was perfect. It had seating, classrooms, restrooms, and plenty of room. Every Saturday, several individuals would meet and set up the building and every Sunday evening these individuals would tear down. This went on for three full months. In the meantime, we were having Wednesday night meetings in a couple's home. During this time, the Armory became available, and we were able to transfer Wednesday night services there.
The name New Community was God-ordained and described our vision in two words. We desire to see a NEW-REVIVED community in Cleburne County.
In April 2018, a building on main street in Heflin became available. This building has been used as a restaurant, an auto parts house, and a tax office. We put in an offer and it was accepted. God worked through the offers and loan process at the bank. We could see His fingerprints all over this process. Thank you God for your favor!
In the spring of 2020, all of our construction costs were paid in full. We purchased our first church van in September 2020.
We were placed smack-dab in the middle of Heflin to "bring Good News to the poor. To proclaim that the captives will be released, that the blind will see, and that the oppressed will be set free." Luke 4:18
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