Curious about what sort of group would be providing this service for the city, I googled its name and found a Web site for the New Heights Church.
New Heights Church
Here is a "brief history" from the site:
In October of 2000, a few couples that attended a local church in Fayetteville, Arkansas began to pray about the possibility of starting a new church that would allow them more freedom and flexibility in practicing their Christian faith. They desired to be a part of a church body that would be more appealing to their unchurched friends, as well as believers from other traditions.
By January of 2001, that core group had grown to six couples who began to pray more earnestly. After finally receiving what the group believed was affirmation from God, on May 27, 2001 fifty-two people met at Holt Middle School to begin an adventure of grace that we affectionately call New Heights Church.
At that time no one could imagine what God would do, but it soon became evident that He was up to something significant. The congregation has experienced dramatic growth. At this writing there are well over 1000 people associated with New Heights. As we have sought to keep in step with the Spirit many different ministries have emerged and become a part of our identity—prayer ministries, small groups, children and student ministries, worship ministry, counseling and care ministry, special needs ministry, Potter’s House (outreach to children at risk in South Fayetteville), global cross-cultural ministries, adoption ministry, etc.
It has been thrilling to see God build a richly diverse, but completely unified congregation. New Heights has become home to people of many different ethnic, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds. It’s exciting to think about what God will do next!
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Isn't it unusual for a religious group to rent the town center for a service?
Check out their Web site closer. They hold Sunday services at the Fayetteville Boys Club gym? How unusual is that?
It's not unusual at all; a church group I used to attend in Utah rented the auditorium in the County Courthouse for Sunday services. As long as the governing entity rents the space for the same rate as any other group allowed to rent the facility, it's completely legit.
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