East Bernstadt Church Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location

The East Bernstadt, KY Church, formerly known as the London Church, celebrated the dedication of its new building on Saturday, November 23, 2024, marking a milestone in its 75-year history.

The congregation, which was originally organized in 1949 in London, Kentucky, had outgrown its previous building and faced challenges with parking and city signage restrictions. This prompted a search for a new location, leading to the purchase of a larger property in East Bernstadt on May 13, 2024. The acquisition includes a church building and 15 acres of land, providing space for expansion in the future.

“This move was an answer to two years of prayer,” said Pastor Kevin Burk, who has led the congregation for eight months. “Our previous building was too small to accommodate growth, and the new property allows us to dream bigger.”

The new location will support future development, including plans for a Sabbath school wing and community services on the property’s acreage. The purchase was made possible by the congregation’s dedicated fundraising efforts, including $170,000 already saved in a building fund. The total cost of the property was $425,000.

Saturday’s dedication ceremony featured a variety of musical performances, including congregational singing, piano accompaniment, and a unique saw performance. Pastor Burk emphasized the church's commitment to growth and outreach

 “We are focusing on internal discipleship as we prepare for external evangelism,” Burk said. “Our hope is to grow this church and, within a few years, plant another in the area.”

The former London Church building is currently up for sale, with proceeds intended to reduce the debt on the new property. With an average attendance of 35 to 50 members, the church’s leadership aims to follow the New Testament model of growth.