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By Staff ALEXANDRIA, La. (LBM) -- The worship center at Atlanta Baptist Church and the White House Lodge of Dry Creek Baptist Camp were destroyed after fires engulfed the two facilities Wednesday afternoon. The fire at Atlanta Baptist Church started around 2:20 p.m., Pastor Chad James said. Members of the Winn Parish Fire Department responded and helped contain the fire from spreading to other buildings housing Sunday school classrooms, offices, the fellowship hall and family life center/gymnasium. The church, which has insurance and averages 100 in Sunday morning worship attendance, plans to rebuild the worship center. This Sunday the congregation plans to meet for worship in the gymnasium.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Please pray specifically for guidance as we begin the process of rebuilding,” James said. “Thanks to everyone for all the support and care expressed to us. We are in good spirits, are excited about the work the Lord has in store and are determined that our mission for the cause of Christ will not be interrupted nor deterred.” Meanwhile, Dry Creek Baptist Camp Director Todd Burnaman told the Baptist Message the White House Lodge caught fire at 2:30 p.m. and was totally … [Read more...]