30 Mar Groundbreaking at Atlantic Avenue
Bishop Phil Whipple (left) with Pastor Gary Small.
Gary Small, pastor of Atlantic Avenue, throwing a shovel of dirt.
Bishop Phil Whipple turning a shovel of dirt.
Atlantic Avenue UB (Franklin, Pa.) held a groundbreaking service on Sunday afternoon, March 29. Associate pastor Patrick Daugherty explains:
“We are about to begin an expansion project that will increase the size of our facilities by approximately 17,000 square feet. The new addition will connect both of our existing buildings, which will allow for easier access to our facilities. The new area will include much-needed classroom space for adults and youth, as well as a large multipurpose room that can accommodate 200 people.”
Rev. Gary Small has been pastor of Atlantic Avenue since 1991. During that time, attendance has grown from the 100s to nearly 600.
Bishop Phil Whipple was on hand for the groundbreaking.
Janet Bolich
Posted at 06:24h, 03 AprilGod is so good and faithful. It was our privilege to serve with Pastor Gary and Linda when the attendance was in the 100’s. Pastor Gary would often be heard saying something like, it is not about the numbers, but about building the Kingdom of Heaven. He continues to follow God’s plan and vision and it is amazing to see what God is doing through him and the many other faithful servants and Atlantic Avenue. What a joy to read this article about the ground breaking. Keep serving Him!!!