Community rallies around Royse City church members after fire burns down sanctuary

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Community rallies around Royse City church members after fire burns down sanctuary
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The congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Royse City is getting a lot of spiritual and emotional support after a fire destroyed their sanctuary during Tuesday's storms. Another church in the Rockwall County community opened its doors to the church members and leaders.

The congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Royse City is getting a lot of spiritual and emotional support after a fire destroyed their sanctuary during Tuesday's storms.Another church in the Rockwall County community opened its doors to the church members and leaders.There are lifetimes of history at Royse City First United Methodist Church. "It’s been standing for well over 100 years. For 120 years, yes," said Chris Everson, the church’s senior pastor.

"The church will continue to be a bold witness of who Jesus is. Share that love with our community."And the community is most certainly stepping in to support. Wednesday night, hundreds from across the community joined together as Fellowship Church in Royse City opened its sanctuary for people to support the Methodist church.

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