SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas — A South Texas church begins a new chapter of worship on Sunday as it unveils a new sanctuary a year and half after a gunman opened fire and killed more than two dozen congregants in the deadliest mass shooting in state history. Worshippers, elected leaders and relatives of those killed or injured at the First Baptist Church in the tiny town of Sutherland Springs are expected to gather at the sanctuary for a dedication Sunday. The facility features enhanced security elements, along with a church bell tower and an additional prayer space. Rod Green, the grounds steward, said the facility now has security cameras and a “response team” made up of designated worshippers. A gunman shot and killed 25 people at the church on Nov. 5, 2017 .

Source: National Post May 19, 2019 03:45 UTC