Belleville Church of God started in a storefront on Main Street 50 years ago

The Belleville Church of God was first organized in a storefront building on Main Street on May 10, 1958.
It then moved to what was at the time “Irv’s T.V” on Sumpter Road. Today, that same building is occupied by “Look Auto Insurance.”
In the spring of 1964 the church re-located to its present location. Purchasing at the time two acres on Hull Road the church began construction on a new sanctuary.
The first service was held on Sept. 6, 1964. The oldest tenured member Shirley Shelby recalls such a moment, describing it as a “service filled with excitement and anticipation.”
In the late ‘60s the church added a fellowship hall. In the ‘70s members built a parsonage and, outgrowing its current facility, made plans to build a new sanctuary. In 1979 the new sanctuary was finished and continues today to serve as the worship center.
In the mid ‘80s the church looked to the future deciding to purchase an additional 16 acres from “Fruit-off Trucking.” In one Sunday evening service the church raised $125,000 to purchase the land.
Today the church occupies 18 acres and has since added two softball fields, a three-car garage, and a large pavilion.
On Aug. 24 the church celebrated 50 years of ministry at its present location. Today, the Belleville Church of God is home to a diverse ethnic and cross-generational congregation.
“We would love for you to come grow with us,” said Pastor Jonathan Fuson. Service times are Sunday morning Sunday School at 10 a.m., followed by worship at 11 a.m., Sunday night services at 6 p.m. and Wednesday classes for all ages at 7 p.m.