The Answer to Mainline Revitalization? Willie Nelson

From my other site, Save Yourselves From This Corrupt Generation:

The legendary singer-songwriter recently purchased the Abbott United Methodist Church building in hopes of rebuilding the congregation he'd been a part of as a boy. After years of declining attendance, Abbott's congregation merged with another United Methodist church in May.

Sunday, the congregation, along with friends and former members, returned to Abbott for a service featuring music by Nelson, his sister Bobbie, fellow music legend Leon Russell, and others. "Sister Bobbie and I have been going to this church since we were born," Nelson said to the crowd. "Now, you're all members of the Abbott Methodist Church, and you will be, forever and ever."

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