Late last week I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with the Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Pensacola, Mr. Geoffrey Lentz.
We had a pleasant conversation about multiple topics, one of which was the pastor's desire to bring an historic church, brick by brick, out to Beulah.
I love the idea, and he even expressed an interest in rebuilding the historic property on OLF 8 in the town center section of the development which will occur one day.
Although that would have to be worked out with the eventual buyer of OLF 8--I nevertheless love the idea. "Some developments go to great lengths to re-create historic looking structures--I actually want to bring an actual historic building, more than 100 years old, to Beulah" said the pastor.
While he is looking at multiple properties in Beulah, he would certainly consider OLF 8 if the opportunity presented itself.
We talk a lot about the sorts of amenities residents want out here in Beulah; restaurants, retail, parks, green space, a post office, etc. But every community needs an assortment of places to worship. Thankfully we already have a number of excellent churches in Beulah. But there is always room for more.
So we will see what happens. In the midst of so much drama, strife, and uncertainty this week, In Escambia County and the nation and world, too------- having a conversation with Pastor Lentz added just the right amount of balance and perspective to level-out this week.
We will see what happens with his proposal.
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