Towerby church fire: unscathed chalices and bibles spark miracle claims
After a devastating fire destroyed the New Apostolic Church Towerby in Johannesburg, the congregation is left in shock as holy communion chalices and bibles remain untouched. The church calls for unity in prayer as they navigate the aftermath.
The New Apostolic Church in Johannesburg faced a devastating fire at their Towerby church on Tuesday, August 25. No injuries were reported in the incident. The church building was completely destroyed, making it unsafe for use. The church released a statement confirming that the holy communion chalices and bibles were miraculously unharmed during the blaze.
The church sacristy suffered minor damage but nothing else was salvaged from the fire. All planned congregational activities for the week were cancelled, but the leadership team is working on plans for the upcoming Sunday service with the Apostle. The congregation is encouraged to pray for the church and District Apostle as they decide on the best course of action for housing their community.
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