Church searching for temporary home after fire tears through building during service

More than 80 people made it out safely after a fire broke out at Christ Apostolic Church International in Mableton during Sunday service.

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Church members raised the alarm after noticing smoke coming from the roof.

The fire spread through the attic, traveling from the back of the building to the front. Church elders helped get the children out first, followed by the rest of the congregation. No one was hurt.

The damage is severe, and the building has no electricity. The church is working with Georgia Power to restore power, but Reverend Frederick Appiah says the congregation may need to find another place to worship temporarily.

“God Knows best. We are hoping on God to see us through these trying times,” said Reverend Frederick Appiah of Christ Apostolic Church International.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help the church recover.

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