Work has begun in earnest on the building addition, with Ragnar Benson Inc. as the general contractor.

Where the Manse once stood is now a hole in the ground. The lawn at the east side of the Sanctuary has been excavated in preparation for the parking lot and the Stewart Hall addition. A construction fence is being erected to provide a "hard hat" area for the work to proceed safely. Three trailers have been installed on the front lawn of the Parish House for Sunday School use.

A groundbreaking dedication was held on Startup Sunday, September 12th, as part of Presfest99.

Church Manse Summer 1999	Hole where manse had stood September 1999
Lawn east of Sanctuary Summer 1999	East side of Sanctuary September 1999
Construction fence being erected	Construction work begins
	Three trailers were installed on the west side of the church, which will be used for Sunday School classes and other purposes during construction since Stewart Hall and other classroom areas are being expanded.

A groundbreaking dedication was held at 2:00 p.m. on Startup Sunday, September 12th, 1999, as part of the Presfest99 picnic.

After an untimely rain shower forced everyone into the Sanctuary, the dedication began with introductions by Gerry Goris, followed by Kate explaining to the children why the building campaign has been undertaken and Doug leading the congregation in a dedication prayer.

Wheaton Mayor James Carr, a First Presbyterian member, congratulated the Building Committee on their efforts, and Sharon Urban sang "Gloria."

Afterwards, the Presfest99 picnic remained indoors to avoid the rain which continued for most of the afternoon--but "a great time was had by all," and the rain was badly needed.

Gerry Goris led off the groundbreaking ceremony	Kate explained to the children what the bricks will build

Doug led a dedication prayer	Wheaton Mayor James Carr congratulated the Building Committee	Sharon Urban sang "Gloria"

The periodic updates done during the church's construction project as well as the graphic of the Celebration Garden and additional information about it are online, no longer as church goals, but now part of our church history.

Date of Update:
7/11/99	9/12/99	10/26/99	11/22/99
12/20/99	1/25/00	3/2/00	3/20/00
3/30/00	6/11/00	7/27/00	8/27/00
9/24/00	10/1/00	10/18/00

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