Living Word Ministries is conducting worship services in the square dance room of Friendship Hall in Fultondale while they look for a new building.

“We sold our old building in Forestdale…because we weren’t able to reach out like we needed to,” said Danny Owens, who has been pastor for Living Word Ministries for 20 years. “I’ve always had a heart for Fultondale.”

Living Word Ministries actually saw growth in their first service on Easter Sunday: The Forestdale church had a little over 100 members, but there were about 150 attending the service on Sunday.

“Right now we’re just word-of-mouth,” said Owens. “We’re a ministry that means it when we say you are welcome. We don’t have any hang-ups.” He said much of the congregation migrated from the Forestdale church.

Although the church is doing well attendance-wise, Owens said he hopes they find a new building soon. He said it’s a hassle to have to set up for every worship service, only to have to put everything up again after it’s over. Also, people sometimes have trouble finding the church.

“But it’s very exciting. It’s like a breath of fresh air,” said Owens. “People really seemed to enjoy themselves on Sunday.”

See the full story in North Jefferson News’ Wednesday paper.