Pastor Luis Vizcarrondo’s Refine Church is relocating to a new building in Brooklyn.
Pastor Luis Vizcarrondo’s Refine Church Moves to Brooklyn, Leaving Behind Cleveland Break-In
Pastor Luis Vizcarrondo is starting a new chapter as Refine Church moves to a new building in Brooklyn. This change comes after a man who broke into the church’s old building in Cleveland last September was sentenced. The man will serve five years of probation with conditions like drug tests, self-help meetings, proof of employment, and paying back over $5,000 to the church. If he does not meet these conditions, he could face an extra 12 months in prison.
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Even though the burglary was tough for the church, Vizcarrondo feels relieved and hopeful about the outcome. He believes the situation can help the man turn his life around. “Putting these people in prison doesn’t always solve the issue,” Vizcarrondo said. “If we can help change a life, even if it’s through tough measures, it’s worth it.” His focus is on making a positive difference despite the difficulties.
Refine Church’s journey has shown strong community support. After the theft, which resulted in the loss of important supplies and tools, Vizcarrondo was heartened by the support from his congregation and others. “It was beautiful to see the community come together,” he said. With the old building sold and a grand opening for the new one planned for October, Vizcarrondo and his church members are looking forward to a fresh start and making a positive impact in their new location, according to the report of News 5 Cleveland.