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How a dilapidated, century-old church received new life

Garden of Gethsemane Pastor Elease Davis and Northside Church Pastor Tony Elrod visit Davis' church Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, to put the finishing touches on renovations to the church. Elrod raised money through his church to pay for the needed renovations. - photo by Scott Rogers

09102022 CHURCH 1.jpg — Garden of Gethsemane Pastor Elease Davis and Northside Church Pastor Tony Elrod visit Davis' church Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, to put the finishing touches on renovations to the church. Elrod raised money through his church to pay for the needed renovations. - photo by Scott Rogers

A 115-year-old Gainesville church has been renovated after a pastor from a nearby congregation took note of its rundown state and raised the money needed for its resurrection.