Ironically, the church was the site of several meetings that company representatives called to inform local residents about GM's plans. I wasn't sure we were going to be able to stay open. Not only did membership decline, so did the parishioners' morale. Churchgoers were saddened by the loss of their friends. It took about five years for membership and morale to bounce back, Klinker said.
Times are better today.
The church has about 90 members. Expansion is being considered. GM has brought jobs and money to the community. The only negative thing is that GM has brought was more traffic to Lower Huntington Road. Like Harvester, GM has been a powerful economic engine.