FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com FEBRUARY 20, 2014 • The Courier SUN 11 Vow to rebuild church after fire BY MAGGIE HAYES mhayes@queenscourier.com/ @magghayes Parishioners of the Deliverance Tabernacle Church know that despite a fire tearing through their sacred space, greater things are still to come. “We are devastated that our place of worship has been destroyed, but the cross still stands,” said Donniese Barrow, a church board member. “With all of this damage, the cross did not fall.” A two-alarm blaze broke out the morning of Monday, February 19 about 3 a.m. in the church’s basement. Although a cause had yet to be determined as of press time, a church official and technician heard it was electrical. It took the FDNY about an hour to put out the flames, and despite conflicting reports, firefighters had no problems with frozen fire hydrants. “Reports said there were problems but we confirmed the hydrants were functioning,” said an FDNY spokesperson. Following last weekend’s snow storm, the Department of Sanitation sent out 800 emergency snow laborers, charged with the task of clearing fire hydrants. Four firefighters sustained minor injuries and were then taken to Jamaica Hospital. The building was significantly damaged on the inside, but less than a day after the fire, neighboring churches had opened their doors to the 150-person congregation, said Barrow. “Other churches have reached out to offer space and to try and accommodate us until we find something,” she said. “People have been really supportive.” Barrow said officials plan to rebuild the space, and despite losing everything, their faith is still alive. “We know something greater is coming from this,” she said. “It’s going to be a long process. But we are strong and our faith is stronger.” THE COURIER/Photo by Maggie Hayes The Deliverance Tabernacle Church in Jamaica caught fire and sustained significant damage, but church officials’ faith is still strong. BUY DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER FREE Measuring & Installation w/purchase of $100. with this ad. • Draperies • Vertical Blinds • Honeycomb Shades • Custom Window Shades • Mini Blinds Nobody Beats Our Prices! • Roman Shades • Balloon Shades • Swags & Jabots • Shutters • Upholstery • Radiator Covers • Table Pads UP TO 70% OFF LIST PRICE Free Interior Design Consultation $20 OFF with purchase of $200 or more *Not to be combined w/other offers. Expires 3/28/14 $50 OFF with purchase of $500 or more *Not to be combined w/other offers. Expires 3/28/14 $100 OFF with purchase of $1,000 or more *Not to be combined w/other offers. Expires 3/28/14 GOMER’S Window Treatments SINCE 1962 FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE SERVING QUEENS AND LONG ISLAND 1.800.522.6156 www.gomersdecorators.com HEATING SUPER DISCOUNT OIL Premium #2 Fuel • Full Service • PROMPT DELIVERY • TUNE UP & EFFICIENCY TESTS C.O.D. $10 OFF with this ad 718 647-1271 WE WILL BEAT ANY CURRENTLY ADVERTISED PRICE Absolute Lowest Prices EMAIL: GOTOILNYC.COM
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