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Even "In the beginning" of Pastor William F. Mooring's life, he had
a desire to do a work for God. Before the age of 30, he was married to Verlie, had 3 children, was settled into a good
job in Huntington WV, and had built a new home. At this time, he and his family began attending Stauton Street Apostolic
Church. He and Sis. Mooring received the Holy Spirit June 1, 1971. Three years later, he felt a call from God
to become a minister. To the bewilderment of his friends and extended family, he resigned his job, sold his home, and
moved to Texas to attend bible college.
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| Early Ministry |
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| Reverend William F. and Verlie Mooring |
Rev. and Mrs. Mooring both completed four years of bible teaching at Houston, Texas and then answered God's
call to begin a church in Buckhannon. They came to Buckhannon in November 1978 and New Life Tabernacle began on
Henry Street in a block garage. Brother Mooring tells stories of the uncooperative coal stove which was their
only source of heat that first winter.
| November 19, 1978 |
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| Brother Mooring preaching his first sermon on Henry Street. |
| November 19, 1978 |
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| Sunday night service (attendance 23) |
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| Sister Mooring's solo! |
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| Brother and Sister Mooring |
New Life Tabernacle purchased property on Route 20 and began construction on a new church.
Services began in the new church on August 29, 1989.
| New Life Tabernacle under construction. |
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| Brother Mooring |
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| New Life Tabernacle |
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| Brother and Sister Mooring |
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| Rev. Mooring has received many invitations to foreign countries. Here, he is preaching in Nigeria. |
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