SUNSET, Ark. -- A small Arkansas community may soon be seeing new life as a local church is looking to make a big impact. Big things are coming for the small town of Sunset in Crittenden County, Arkansas. "It's our desire to make certain that we are connecting not just with this community but with the region," said Pastor Anthony D. Coleman. Marion Church of God in Christ's Pastor Anthony D. Coleman said they plan on expanding the church. Sunday was the groundbreaking ceremony. Groundbreaking in Sunset, Arkansas.Groundbreaking in Sunset, Arkansas. "We have about 10 acres all around us that we're preparing to build," Pastor Coleman said. "This is the first phase of that community effort." Mayor Young proposes using xAI tax funds to benefit Boxtown He said it's a project that's been in the making for years. "When I saw the dilapidated homes and the oppression that was here with the drug infestation, among other things, the Lord placed on my heart to make certain that this community knows that we don't have to leave in order to receive what God has for them," Pastor Coleman said. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town is home to less than 200 people and covers 0.3 square miles of land. Pastor Coleman said Sunset lacks many community resources, but he hopes the church can fill that gap. "We don't have a park that we need or [a] walking space for this community to have," he said. "So, that's what we're planning to do." Pastor Coleman said he is anticipating the cost of the entire project being in the millions. Family mourns woman who died in AR high-speed chase, crash However, he said they've gained support from local and state officials. "If there's funding that I can help allocate to this area for programs that you're trying to do, I will do that," said State Representative Jessie McGruder. "We are a nonprofit organization," Pastor Coleman said. " So, we also are soliciting other fundraisers, other organizations, other nonprofits, and foundations to assist us in this area." Phase One will include adding classrooms, educational spaces and a fellowship hall to the church building. Pastor Coleman said he wants the new facility to be a gathering space for the community that can be used to host local events and cater to the needs of those living nearby. "We're not here to build a sanctuary," he said. "We're here to build a facility for the community." According to Pastor Coleman, construction will begin in the next three weeks. ...read more read less