Records show that Newton’s church spent some $50,000 to make needed repairs, and the building meets city code for the first time in more than two years.
However, the church looked more like an old warehouse than a house of worship during a visit on Sunday. The front entrance was a locked glass door with drawn curtains, and had a giant garage suitable for a big-rig on the side. There was a dusty cement floor with a few folding chairs. A giant plank of wood riddled with nails covered one of the entryways. There was a no trespassing sign in front and neighbors said the church hasn’t been used in months. However, Cecil Newton’s name was still on the sign.
