Church Members Raise Millions for Addition

MUNCY A church in the Susquehanna Valley has reason to be excited about the future. The church in Muncy broke ground this past weekend to begin a $3 million expansion project. The increased space is to keep up with a growing congregation.

Its a wonderful space to do that, but it really is too small for what were trying to do, said Pastor Arlene Beechert.

She said the pews at the First United Methodist Church fill up with members on Sundays for service.

The second service is often pretty full, said Pastor Beechert.

Weve outgrown it and its just extremely exciting, said Dennis Hammond from Hughesville.

The pastor said some folks from Muncy call this the big church on the hill. With construction just beginning, the building will soon be even bigger.

The pastor said this project is more than just adding on a couple of extra rooms. They plan to double the size of the church building.

Raised in excess of $1 million in under four weeks, so, yes we were very pleased. You know youve got support when you do that, said Jim Mothersbaugh from Muncy

All donations came for church members. The $3 million addition, called the Celebration Center, will include a new kitchen, basketball court, six classrooms, and a bigger gathering area.

Were really anxious to see the dirt start flying and the building go up, said Mothersbaugh.

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Church Members Raise Millions for Addition