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Healed and Restored

Even as he battled Stage 4 cancer, Greg Thomas was inspired by a mysterious voice to restore an old, abandoned church near where he lived.

Even as he battled Stage 4 cancer, Greg Thomas was inspired by a mysterious voice to restore an old, abandoned church near where he lived.

St. John Chapel, surrounded by scaffolding early in the restoration process.

1 of 5 An Inspired Facelift

Scaffolding surrounds St. John Chapel as the effort to bring the old church back to life begins.

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Greg poses in the front of the church early in the restoration process.

2 of 5 Renewed by a Divine Purpose

Greg, weakened from his cancer treatments, relied on crutches at times during the restoration process.

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The sign outside the chapel also received some tender loving care.

3 of 5 No Detail Overlooked

The sign outside the chapel also received some tender loving care.

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An "after" show that shows the chapel's exterior fully restored.

4 of 5 A House of Worship, Resurrected

A chapel that was founded in 1868 by early Czech settlers is given new life in the 21st century.

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Greg Thomas, inside the fully restored chapel

5 of 5 A Chapel—and a Life—Restored

Greg Thomas, inside the fully restored chapel

 

 

 

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