The suggestion to add stained glass windows to the sanctuary was offered by Elder Fred Gatrell during a June 1997 Session meeting. At that time, the plan was to enhance the sanctuary by replacing the old windows on either side of the altar where the piano and organ were positioned. Fred had spoken to Mr. Jack Costello of Ocala Plate Glass & Mirror and estimated the cost of the two windows including Lexan protective panels to be $3,278.00.
The suggestion was presented to the congregation asking for pledges to pay for the windows and if in agreement we would proceed with the project using funds from our savings account balance of $3,585.05 to be repaid with pledged donations.
The congregation agreed to go forward with the project and pledge cards were made available.
Fred, Carla June, and Sara Lukachik were appointed as a committee to meet with Mr. Costello, select possible choices for the windows' religious scenes and symbols, and present them for Session approval. The project had everyone enthused. The materials were soon in Mr. Costello’s hands and payment of $3,278 was issued in July for the work to begin.
It wasn’t long before members were not only making pledges for the two windows but also talking about creating additional windows as family memorials. By February, we had received pledges of $2,025 which was 62% of our goal for the two windows.
In March, we held a BBQ fund raiser and with the $1,359.01 proceeds reimbursed our savings account in full with a bonus of $106.01.
The Sunday School class decided to pledge their weekly offerings to the project and our June ice cream social’s proceeds of $300 were added to the fund also.
Memorial windows were created through family donations for the Yongue family and Edna Yongue Boyer and were dedicated with the church project windows on March 14, 1999.
Mr. Costello continued creating the windows as they were chosen with the final dedication of all stained glass windows on October 10, 1999.
Christ blessing the little children ....Edna Yongue Boyer Memorial
Ascension..........................................Yongue Family Memorial
Christ knocking at the door .............Donna Bartlett Memorial
Adoration ..........................................Henry Gatrell Memorial
Crucifixion ........................................Billy Mason Memorial
Resurrection .....................................Edward Joseph (Joey) Wiest, III Memorial
Christ in Gethsemane ......................Member Pledges
Good Shepherd ................................Member Pledges
Sermon on the Mount ......................Member Pledges
Side Door Windows:
Mabel Mason Memorial Billy Mason
Gatrell Family Fred & Edythe Gatrell
Vestibule Windows:
Nativity .............................................Tim & Lou Petty
Flight from Egypt ............................Member Pledges
Total Costs $19,500.
- Karen Reid
The suggestion was presented to the congregation asking for pledges to pay for the windows and if in agreement we would proceed with the project using funds from our savings account balance of $3,585.05 to be repaid with pledged donations.
The congregation agreed to go forward with the project and pledge cards were made available.
Fred, Carla June, and Sara Lukachik were appointed as a committee to meet with Mr. Costello, select possible choices for the windows' religious scenes and symbols, and present them for Session approval. The project had everyone enthused. The materials were soon in Mr. Costello’s hands and payment of $3,278 was issued in July for the work to begin.
It wasn’t long before members were not only making pledges for the two windows but also talking about creating additional windows as family memorials. By February, we had received pledges of $2,025 which was 62% of our goal for the two windows.
In March, we held a BBQ fund raiser and with the $1,359.01 proceeds reimbursed our savings account in full with a bonus of $106.01.
The Sunday School class decided to pledge their weekly offerings to the project and our June ice cream social’s proceeds of $300 were added to the fund also.
Memorial windows were created through family donations for the Yongue family and Edna Yongue Boyer and were dedicated with the church project windows on March 14, 1999.
Mr. Costello continued creating the windows as they were chosen with the final dedication of all stained glass windows on October 10, 1999.
Christ blessing the little children ....Edna Yongue Boyer Memorial
Ascension..........................................Yongue Family Memorial
Christ knocking at the door .............Donna Bartlett Memorial
Adoration ..........................................Henry Gatrell Memorial
Crucifixion ........................................Billy Mason Memorial
Resurrection .....................................Edward Joseph (Joey) Wiest, III Memorial
Christ in Gethsemane ......................Member Pledges
Good Shepherd ................................Member Pledges
Sermon on the Mount ......................Member Pledges
Side Door Windows:
Mabel Mason Memorial Billy Mason
Gatrell Family Fred & Edythe Gatrell
Vestibule Windows:
Nativity .............................................Tim & Lou Petty
Flight from Egypt ............................Member Pledges
Total Costs $19,500.
- Karen Reid