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Country church grows into new construction

Mar 10, 2024
Mar 10, 2024

Church Preston Christian (21).JPG — Construction is underway to add a large sanctuary and a foyer at Preston Christian Church north of Bruce, S.D.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Churchgoers at Preston Christian Church are used to sitting in chairs that overflow into the fellowship hall, but they will have new accommodations this spring.

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Church Preston Christian mock up.jpg — Plans for the new sanctuary space at Preston Christian include a large stage for the worship band, high ceilings and seating for 280.
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Church Preston Christian (2).JPG — The original church from 1914 was replaced in 1980 to add more space and solve issues with water in the building.
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Church Preston Christian (1).JPG — The current sanctuary has a small stage for musicians, and chairs overflow into the dining area.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Church Preston Christian (17).JPG — Church members and Pastor Tim Smith, center, tour construction progress. Work will be done this spring in time for a late-April wedding.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Prayers on the Prairie is a regular feature of the Tri-State Neighbor, taking the place of the Crop Watchers report during the winter season. If you have a suggestion for a rural church to feature here, contact editor Janelle Atyeo at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com.