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Home of Crossfire National Veterans Assistance Corp. |
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Graham Baptist Church, also known as the First Baptist Church of Hialeah
Gardens is located between the Palmetto
Expressway (826) and the Florida Turnpike on an access road (Frontage
Road) that runs parallel to Okeechobee Road. More precisely, it is exactly
one mile east of the Florida Turnpike and exactly 4 miles west of the
Palmetto. The address is 13090 NW 107th Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Fl 33018. |
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Years ago, this corner property of about four acres was
donated by the Graham family (father of Senator Graham) who own much of
Miami Lakes and west Dade County. The stipulation was that a church was to
be placed on the property and that the property always be used for religious
purposes. The current congregation is very small with limited finances
however the Crossfire advertising, promotion and programs would be a
welcome asset that would potentially attract families and new members to the
church. There is a lot of new residential and business construction that is
taking place in the immediate area, with plans for a major developer to
construct a large shopping center close to the church property on Okeechobee
Road. |
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there is a doublewide trailer (66' x 27' = 1783 sq. Ft.) where the church
worship services are held with another trailer (66' x 14' = 924 sq.
ft.), serving as classroom & fellowship areas. There is also a CBS house on
the property which has been converted to general office space etc. All of it
has been underutilized for decades. |
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Almost 4 acres would be an ideal
place for Boy Scouts, Christian Motorcycle Clubs, Veterans Organizations and
other similar groups to use for their special gatherings and functions.
An 80 foot flagpole would look
great on the corner of this property. The 30 X 50 foot American
Flag would make a very strong
statement to the community of our commitment to our veterans.
On the weekends, a huge Christian
flag would announce the spiritual emphasis of our ministry
and serve as a landmark for all
seeking fellowship at our church.
At the present time, the congregation is very small with
limited finances however the Crossfire advertising, promotion and programs
would be a welcome asset that would attract families and new members to the
church. |
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property is also well suited for the establishment of a Christian Day Care
facility with fenced and secure play ground equipment as well as interior
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The Church is in need of repairs
but we hope to have the assistance of the local Army Reserves Units
and Homestead Air Reserve Station to
assist us with the technical expertise to bring the property
up to high standards. The Church has
made plans to build modern facilities on the property in
order to utilize it more
effectively.
The center building is used for classrooms and as a fellowship hall with
complete kitchen.
It will easily accommodate a computer
training center with at least 8 to 10 work stations that
can double as internet job search
equipment for veterans and their families.
The house is a CBS structure and has
been converted into office space with seven separate office
areas. They would easily
accommodate several counselors and staff members.
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sanctuary can seat up to 100 people, and we hope to open it up to the
community for various events. A digital projector can be used for power
point presentations in community meetings as well as a tool to promote
and facilitate praise & worship services for the Church. |
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