'Overwhelmed by community support': Crime-hit Bilston church leader says he is determined the Christmas programme won't be affected by theft
Leaders at a Bilston church say they have been 'overwhelmed' with support since events early in the week when a theft left them facing £2k of costs over Christmas.
Thieves stripped the roof of Excel Church in Wolverhampton Street of lead on Monday, causing damage to two windows and a large repair bill.It couldn't have come at a worse time of year for the Pentecostal church, which welcomes over 500 worshippers through its door every Sunday.
But over 900 people enjoyed ChristmasFest on Saturday, where the church car park was transformed into a festival arena hosting festive fun.
Associate Pastor Daniel Lee said messages of support and pledges of donations had flooded in since the news of the theft broke.
