A sign? Lightning strikes church pianist mid service

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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. -- If the pianist is a religious person, they might take this as a sign.

Lightning struck a North Carolina church in the middle of a church service, zapping a Piano player Sunday, My FOX 8 reported. The incident happened around noon Sunday at the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Brunswick County.

Lightning struck the roof of the church, causing shockwaves through the electrical wiring in the building, My Fox 8 reported.

The pianist did not have to be hospitalized and was treated on scene by emergency workers, according to authorities. The injuries have been described as minor and the victim is expected to recover.

The church suffered an unknown amount of damage.