Burglars some time between Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning broke and entered the Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church at Main and Philadelphia Streets in New Amsterdam by ripping out a grill and breaking a window before carting off a number of items including a 24 channel Amplifier and Mixer and some cordless microphones.
The equipment was received by the church a few months ago as gift from some overseas-based friends.
They also ransacked the place, spilling drawers and knocking over the lectern and reading desk before escaping.
According to an elder of the church, they became aware of the incident when a church member turned up at the church to turn off the lights.
They were confronted with the damaged grill and broken window and an open door. Upon checking inside they were confronted with the distasteful scene.
The police were called in and investigations are continuing.