One Church Overcomes Obstacles after Vandalism

Enterprise, Miss. Nearly a year ago members of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Clarke County were building a brand new church when the unthinkable happened. Vandals and thieves struck their construction site, busting part of the foundation and stealing numerous items from construction wire to lumber. Reverend Jimmie Bunch told Newscenter 11 last year it set them back a couple of days, and they looked at it as though it was just a stumbling block. Fast forward to the year 2015 and there is no sign of a construction site; instead, in it's place, sits a newly built church.

"We're thankful to God that he's brought us all this way from the old building into the new building, even with all of the mishaps," Bunch said. "Everything by the grace of God is culminated together and we are coming into this new sanctuary today."

Reverend Bunch says nearly $5,000 worth of materials were stolen, but through the help of The Indian Grave Baptist Church Construction Mission Team, Mississippi Campers on Mission, and prayer they were able to recieve some dynamic help.

"We worked ourselves to a frazzle, but that's all in trying to accomplish what you need," said Bunch.

The church was founed in the late 1800s and has long been a staple in the community. Reverend Bunch says they continue to make strides in the community.

"We've had some obstacles that we ran into, but we kept the faith, we

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist church is located in Enterprise in the Northwestern part of Clarke County and is situated right off of Highway 514.

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One Church Overcomes Obstacles after Vandalism