Harrisburg church hopes to raise money for repairs

Staff Writer

Services at New Covenant Tabernacle of Faith in Harrisburg begin with a half-hour or more of fervent prayer as all members drop to their knees and pray, with their foreheads pressed to the ground, that God be glorified in the life of the small Fenwick Street church.

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Despite extensive water damage to the ceiling, worshippers gather at New Covenant Tabernacle of Faith to hear the Rev. William Posley's sermon. Church members are working to raise the $10,000 needed for repairs.

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The Rev. William Posley, who works a day job in construction, says the church property has a lot of potential, but the roof is too much work for him.

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Worshippers sing and pray during services at New Covenant Tabernacle of Faith in Harrisburg. Church members are working to raise funds needed for repairs bit by bit through fundraisers.

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The roof of the New Covenant Tabernacle of Faith is rapidly decaying, with extensive water damage covering more than a third of the ceiling, exposing rotting wood and, in some places, tin shingles.

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Harrisburg church hopes to raise money for repairs