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South Cleveland Church of God had its start over 100 years ago as a Sunday school mission held in an old house off South Ocoee Street by two ladies, Sisters Trimm and Chambers.
As more space was needed, an open-air tabernacle was built and services were held there for more than twenty years. The first church building was constructed in 1928. South Cleveland Church of God was formally organized with eighty members in 1935 making it one of the oldest congregations in the Church of God.
In 1946 the old church properties were sold and a new structure built at the 940 South Ocoee location. A fire seriously damaged the building and repairs were made. By 1964 space was needed and under the direction of Rev. Lloyd Jones, a new sanctuary was built north of the older building.
Again in 1985 more space was needed. Under the direction of Rev. B. J. Moffitt the sanctuary was completely refurbished and a new educational plant and foyers were erected. The final additions to the property were the total renovation of the old church building into a modern fellowship hall and classrooms. In 1992, the completed project was dedicated as Roberts Hall, in honor of the late Arthell Roberts, former church clerk.
Under the direction of the Pastor Chris Moody, South Cleveland purchased twenty-four acres on APD-40 and sold their facilities at the 940 South Ocoee location in 2006. While the property is debt free, construction of the new facilities has started and is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2008. We are presently worshiping at Cleveland Middle School located at 3655 Georgetown Road.
South Cleveland Church of God is a church with a vision to touch eternity today by exalting Christ, evangelizing lost people, and equipping believers for ministry. Numerous ministers and missionaries now ministering throughout the world started at South Cleveland. Active ministries now include children’s, youth, senior adults, ladies’, men’s, young adult, music, drama and college compelling all to be a vital part and carry out the mission of the South Cleveland Church of God.
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