Tower Rebuilding

In 2002, we discovered that the tower (holding the steeple) was riddled with old, non-active termite damage.  In October of that year reconstruction was begun.

The damage was sufficient to require the complete removal of the tower.   The steeple itself was salvageable.  A crane lifted the steeple off the tower and placed it on the neighbor's yard where it stayed until it was refurbished with new shingles and with all painted surfaces replaced with vinyl or aluminum.

While removing the old siding during the demolition portion, we discovered louvered windows on all four sides that had been covered at some time in the past.  These were saved and covered with vinyl and installed in the new tower.

Rather than simply rebuild the tower in its old location, it was moved a few feet away from the main building which allowed us to install a new handicapped lift and slightly enlarge the Narthex.  

Since the roof was showing signs of age, we decided to get it all done at once.  All construction was completed in early 2004.

In order to accomplish all of this, we had a 5 year capital fund drive and obtained a loan.  We are very proud that the loan was fully paid as of January 2005 - two years ahead of schedule.