In the heart of downtown Dallas, smoke and ashes mingle with lifetimes of memories.
She was one of countless current and former members who came to watch as firefighters battled hot spots after Friday night’s four-alarm fire.
“That door right there, my son and I opened that door for several years. That was our door to open. We opened it for many years for visitors,” said Keith. Sunday, the congregation will gather for worship at 11 a.m. at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, a reminder that First Baptist is more than a place.
Those gathered Saturday said, most importantly, they’re grateful no one was injured. The fire started just hours after vacation Bible school was released Friday.
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