Freeport pastors plead for community’s help repairing historic church

FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) – Flenard and Brenda Council put themselves into their work.

“It’s a joy in giving,” says Flenard. “As Jesus says, better to give than to receive.”

The husband and wife serve as pastors of True Vine Worship Center in Freeport. They purchased the 133-year-old building in 1993 for around $27,000. Months later, they sold the roof over their head to cover repair costs…

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