First Pentecostal Church of Buford finds sanctuary, community after devastating Thanksgiving fire [Video]

Other churches in Buford have opened their doors to the First Pentecostal Church of Buford after a raging fire swept through their building on Thanksgiving. 

The Buford Church of God hosted the Pentecostal congregation at their building Sunday.

Members filled the sanctuary with song and praise, but the images from Thanksgiving night were still burned into their memory. 

“It was just so significant to see the steeple and the cross and all that just collapse into the sanctuary and blazing fire. That was devastating for sure,” said Brad Mayer, ministry coordinator for First Pentecostal. 

Fire investigators said they don’t suspect arson, but are working to figure out what caused the inferno that collapsed the roof and steeple of the historic church.

No one was injured, and Pastor of First Pentecostal Jordan Copeland considers that to be a miracle.

He said they usually have bible study on Thursday nights. 

However, due to the holiday, the building was practically empty. 

“It would have added a whole different …