In late 2001, discussions intensified and proposed plans were drafted. An 8,000 square foot building was constructed which was dedicated on with 215 people present.Īs the congregation continued to grow, it became apparent that additional space would be needed to meet the needs of the congregation. A building fund was started and the congregation generously raised over $50,000 toward this project. In 1997, plans were made to start construction on a permanent church building. In the meantime, the congregation began meeting in the Windy Hill Recreational facilities since the Henry County Board of Education had placed a time limit on how long a church could rent facilities from the School District. On Septem, the closing took place on the property, with Harold and Thelma Stamey passing title to the property to Cornerstone Bible Church of God. The Church of God General Conference Church Builders League, consisting of 700 families scattered across the United States, provided over $14,000 as a gift to help with the purchase. Several church families responded in a generous way by providing more than $30,000 in immediate contributions.
Over the next few months, the congregation prayed over this matter, and sensing God's leading, we began the lengthy process of seeking county zoning approval, securing soil testing, health department approval, surveying, and financing. We too sensed that God was leading us in this direction. And the leadership of the church was impressed with the beauty and location of the 10 acre site on Nail Drive, only hundreds of feet from the present meeting place. The Stameys sensed that God had had a hand in directing them to hold this property until this very time so that there could be a church in their neighborhood. Richard Binkney, we became aware that Harold and Thelma Stamey had land near the Oakland School that they would consider selling, though they had not put it on the market.Īs we met with the Stameys to discuss a possible purchase it was evident that God was at work in this matter. Sites all over Henry County were explored as we prayed for God's direction. It was decided that a land fund should be started to prepare for the time when we would be able to build our own church facility.Īs the next step, an extensive search for land was undertaken. The church began meeting in the beautiful facilities of Oakland Elementary School, McDonough, GA, on Highway 81.Īt a meeting of the congregation in January 1996, plans and dreams for the future were discussed. Cornerstone Bible Church was started on Octo, with a group of members from the New Friends Bible Church in Morrow, under the direction of Pastor David Riley.
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