On Sunday, Dec. 8, the Island Bible (formerly Baptist) Church in Beach Haven held a dedication for its new building, which will serve as the parsonage and Life Center.
John Pagenkopf, executive pastor, said the new structure was built at the site of the old parsonage, 310 North Beach Ave. Two of the three stories serve as a residence for the pastor and his family.
In existence since 1976, the church purchased a Cape Cod house and turned it into the parsonage in 1993. It was torn down two years ago.
“As there is no ideal space around the corner at the church for teaching and fellowship, we explored the opportunity to…
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