South Shelby Baptist Church, Shelby, recently held a note burning service. The church that grew from 39 members 15 years ago to now more than 300 paid off a $500,000 debt for its church building. Jim Osborn (left) and Tom Minor (right) were church treasurer and pastor, respectively, at the time the note was made. David Warren is pastor. (Photo courtesy of Lora Gowers)
South Shelby Baptist holds note burning
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