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Church holds special service for Walter Phelps
Posted: 08.08.2010 at 9:36 PM
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The congregation met with heavy hearts, one day after fellow member Walter Phelps died.
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The congregation met with heavy hearts, one day after fellow member Walter Phelps died.

ALBANY, GA. -- It was an emotional service Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church. The congregation met with heavy hearts, one day after fellow member Walter Phelps died.

Phelps was the business owner of P&P Garden and Hardware. He was shot while he was working on July 3.

Calvary Baptist Church pastor Chip Gresham was close friends with Phelps and said he had a hard time delivering his sermon.

“It was a very difficult day. I had a feeling of dread before I came here today and I know that God worked and he worked it out. So I am thankful for that,” said Gresham.

Five people have been arrested in connection with Phelps’ shooting. It is unclear if any of them will now face murder charges. 

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