First Baptist Dallas returns to holding services in its main worship center for the first time since a fire gutted much of the church's historic sanctuary...
Members took time to take in the damage from the July 19 blaze that tore through a nearly 135-year-old portion of the church, while also expressing joy to be back on campus.
Over 3,000 people attended Sunday’s service in the church’s primary sanctuary, which features a mixture of classic and contemporary design elements. The traditional pews and carved pulpit contrasted with modern blue and purple lighting as worship began with the song “Battle Belongs.”First Baptist Dallas returned Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, to its main worship center for the first time since fire engulfed its old sanctuary July 19.
After worship, Shudan Zhang said she was thrilled to be back and to hear the church will try to restore the historic sanctuary.“It’s not just church, it’s not just a house, it’s not just a building,” she said. “It’s a house of God.”
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