Greater St. Stephen Ministries Temporarily Relocates after 3 Alarm Fire Destroys Church
New Orleans, LA., Wednesday, July 9, 2008—Senior Pastor Debra B. Morton and the Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church Family will hold worship services at Congregation Temple Sinai this Sunday, July13th at 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM. The relocation to Temple Sinai is a result of a three-alarm fire that caused extensive interior damage to the main sanctuary of Greater St. Stephen’s uptown location early Monday morning.
Pastor Debra B. Morton said, “On behalf of the GSS church family, I’d like to thank everyone for their words, deeds and most importantly their prayers as we cope with this tragic situation. We are eternally grateful to Rabbi Edward Cohn, the leaders and members of Temple Sinai for opening their doors to receive our church family in love. They are true examples of God’s love here on earth!”
Rabbi Edward Cohn said, “In the wake of last Monday’s devastating fire which destroyed the sanctuary of one of New Orleans’ religious landmarks, an opportunity for interfaith love and cooperation was presented to our historic congregation. Bruce Nolan, religion reporter from the Times Picayune put us in touch with Greater St. Stephen leadership and we offered a setting for their Sunday services for at least a month. Temple Sinai is a house of prayer for all people and all who enter our doors in the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood are always welcome and that includes the members of Greater St. Stephen Ministries.”
