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Crestview has enough churches
There (are) only 20,000 living in Crestview. There (are) actually about 100 churches or more. That is 200 per church.
That is more than enough because we know there are multiple services and some churches have 600 people or more.
I just don't get the excuse for this church to take over this building like this.
Michael Levine
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And the list goes on…
Crestview has enough churches already — and banks, dollar stores, fast food restaurants, real estate offices, bars, liquor stores… the list goes on…
How about a bookstore, for instance? Or another park on the north or south end?
Edward Reeves
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St. Mark's is expanding, needs more space
My family moved here three months ago, and right away we found St. Mark's UMC. They are such fun, loving people. And if you've ever been to St. Mark's you would know, it's growing! St. Mark's needed to expand.
Claudia Snead
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Niceville UMC's donation would be a blessing
I am the manager of Movies & More, and we did a lot more than just provide movies; we all are Christians … we enjoyed loving on our customers that came in with their families weekly, we reached different groups: some churches, some special needs (and) all the schools and daycares in the area.
We are so much more than just a theater — and hey, if the church would like to donate money for us to reopen in another location, that would be a blessing for us and all our customers as well.
Tina South Myatt
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Loss of Movies & More keenly felt
… It isn't that far a drive to PJ Adams for church members in North Crestview, and there is a Methodist church just across the street and a block down from the Plaza.
On the other hand, there are few family entertainment venues in Crestview and the loss of even one is keenly felt — especially one that was affordable for low-income families.
Perhaps the church should've found a way to make that theater a ministry — dual use, perhaps — vs. facilitating its closure.
The UMC missed the mark on this one, I think.
DelMar Tibetan Spaniels
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Another UMC is nearby
If there's already a United Methodist church, why place another one so close? Churches should be making a positive influence in the community and not putting others out (businesses, other churches).
Ashley Parks
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This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: HUBBUB: Crestview has enough churches, St. Mark's expanding