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To Recognize and Congratulate First Church of God on the Occasion of their First Service in the Renovated Sanctuary.
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WHEREAS, First Church of God had their first service on March 13, 1938; and
WHEREAS, since their first service, First Church has worshipped at 4 different locations in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2000, Father’s Day, the congregation took possession of 124 acres and began worshipping at the “City of Refuge” on 3840 Refugee Road under the leadership of Bishop Timothy J. Clarke; and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 2017, First Church of God will hold a special service in their newly renovated sanctuary; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize First Church of God for their continued service to the Columbus community and we commend them on their first service in the newly renovated sanctuary.