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Members of an African-American congregation in Houston’s Fifth Ward have filed a lawsuit against their former pastor, who they say secretly sold the church building and took off with the money, My Fox Houston reported . In the suit, Rory Murphy is accused of selling Pure Light Baptist Church, a nearly 50 year-old building on Noble Street, for $125,000 without the approval or knowledge of the congregation. Make sure to read: Rev.Zachery Tims Toxicology Report May Never Be Revealed Murphy, Fox said, was not available to comment. Anthony Moten, has taken over as pastor, and members of the 100-person congregation are fundraising with fish dinners and car washes to earn enough to try to get the sanctuary back, the station report. Make sure to read: Good, Bad And Insane, Religious Stories of 2011 Watch the Video: Lawsuit: Pastor Sold Church Under Congregation’s Nose: MyFoxHOUSTON.com
