May 1990               New silverware and 36 cup coffee urn for kitchen

 Aug 1990               New kitchen cabinets and work table installed by Earl & Anna Schrader

 Aug 1990               Coffee cups donated by Betty Kline

 Aug 1990               Robes for children’s choir made by Sherrie Fauvelle & Susan Talley

 Sep 1991                Major renovations at manse and to church building at a cost of $9,385. Howard Bach, Contractor At the manse the repairs included a new

                               roof & gutters, windows painted and sills covered.  Roof repairs at church and a new front sidewalk in front of the church.

Nov 1991               Front gable end as well as trim immediately below roof line covered with vinyl.  Cost not to exceed $8.000.00, Howard Bach, Contractor

 Dec 1991                Mahogany cross installed on front gable - Built by Earl Schrader.  Flood lights installed by Russell Graham.

 Apr 1992                Ramp to aid people with disabilities and connecting new sidewalks.  Contractor - Howard Bach

 May 1992               135th Anniversary celebration - Sunday May 3rd - Rev. Wm. J. Fuerstenau, Guest Speaker

 May 1992               New rain gutter installed on left side of sanctuary

 May 1992               Area landscaped around new ramp, Jack and Barbara Lum

 Jul 1992                  Phone installed in C E Hall

 Fall 1992                 Dogwood trees planted (2) at the church (2) at the manse

 Dec 1992                Cushions for sanctuary pews given by South Pres Ch, Dobbs Ferry, NY

 Jul 1993                  Two candle lighters with snuffers given in memory of Ethel Purdy

 May 1994               Installation of vinyl siding on church building.  Contractor: Howard Bach Total cost:$15.500.00

 Nov 1994               White Advent Banner, artistic creation by Sherrie Fauvelle from patterns suggested by Gordon & Ruth Bennett in The Advent Banner.

 Apr 1995                New storm doors installed at the manse by Richard Beckley and Jim McVey

 Apr 1995                Outside steps leading into the sanctuary were painted by Earl Schrader

 Dec 1995                New tree planted on front lawn of the church property by Brownie Troop 1268

 Apr 1996                Large Painting depicting the cross and open tomb created by Confirmation Class members, Sarah-Jayne Irwin, Anna R. Fauvelle,

                                Christopher D. Foster and Robert L. Fauvelle along with the guidance and help of Jon and Mary deVos.

Jun 1996                 Walls and ceiling of the sanctuary were painted at a cost of $3,600.00 plus additional cost of $900.00 for ceiling repairs Contractor:

                               Orlando J. Maccari

 Jun 1996                 Ramp for the disabled received a new coat of water seal by Richard Johnson

 Nov 1996               New public address system was donated and installed by John & Becky May

 Nov 1996               Twenty folding chairs in the hall were painted by John & Becky May

 Dec 1996                Outside bulletin board completely rebuilt and material donated by Harold Reynolds, Jr. His grandson, Robert Fauvelle and nephew,

                               Christopher Foster gave a helping hand

 Dec 1996                A replica of our church facilities was created by Jack Yates for the benefit of the John C. Yates Scholarship Fund. Eleven of the replicas

                               have been purchased so far.  Cost being $25.00 each

 Dec 1997                New TV set donated by The May Family, The Barker Family, The Gross Family, The Irwin Family

 Dec 1997                Used VCR donated by Nelson Stubbs for the Education Department

 Jan 1998                 Microwave oven donated by Jon & Mary deVos for the kitchen

 May 1998               Front steps were painted and paint donated by Earl Schrader

 Nov 1998               All outside doors were painted by Clarence Dixon, Painting Contractor.  Color: Heritage Red,

                               Nellie Shonert made the arrangements and paid for job.

 Dec 1998                Ramp for the disabled received a new coat of water seal.  John May applied the sealer and power washed. Richard Johnson provided

                                the sealer. Tim Gross loaned without cost the power washer.

 Dec 1998                A large number of the folding chairs were painted by John and Beck May.

 Dec 1998                Several electric bulbs were replaced by Harold Reynolds and helpers in the sanctuary

 May 1999               Our manse located at 317 Cecil Street has been prepared for sale and was sold to Heath and Holly Hardin for the sum of $110,000.00

                               with a settlement clause that we contribute $4,500.00 towards the settlement cost

Sep 1999                Bequest of $1,000.00 received from the Estate of Kitty Fuller Dilks

Sep 1999                Jon & Mary deVos donated funds to purchase a portable sump pump to help keep the crawl area dry under the church.

Oct 1999                 Three portable coat racks donated by Jay Irwin

Jan 2000                 Fifty-two copies of “The Presbyterian Hymnal” dedicated and put into use in our sanctuary.  The hymnals were purchased from funds

                               received from memorials and in honor of.  The proper bookplates have been placed in these hymnals.

Jun 2000                 New gutter and down spouts installed on West and Back of the building by J R Blevins Inc. at a cost of $434.00

Sep 2000                John May refinished the Handicap ramp coming into hall with new wood sealer.

Jul 2000                  Wall clock donated by Bob Averitt, Pencader Pres. Church

Jul 2001                  New catch basin to channel run off water installed by the Town at the rear of building

Nov 2001               Several new ballast in the ceiling fluorescent lights in hall installed

Jan 2002                 Very good used Refrigerator for kitchen donated by the Fauvelle family

Jan 2002                 With funds from Fall yard sale, new curtains and mini-blinds were hung in the CE hall by John & Becky May

Jan 2002                 “Commitment to Peacemaking” adopted by the Session

Jul 2002                  New Communion Cloths hand made by Erika Nafzinger donated

Sep 2002                New kitchen spigots and bathroom closets updated

Jan 2003                 Bequest from the Estate of Mary C. Walsh in the sum of $14,250.00

Sep 2003                Old chimney over hall removed for safety reasons and replaced with a new metal chimney

                               Contractors: Curtis Carpenter and H & B Plumbing and Heating

Feb 2004                New sump pump, gutter repair and sidewalk raised.  Work done by Marc Larson

Jul 2004                  New storage shelving donated and installed by John and Marilynn Homan

Dec 2004                Major repairs on sanctuary floor and sub-structure Work done by Hutton Builders, Cost: $21,000.00

Feb 2005                New Mohawk Town Center 36oz (Wild Willow color) Carpet in the sanctuary Cost $3,700.00

Feb 2005               Altar Chairs and Pulpit top were upholstered by C. A.. Stafford, Wilmington Manor, at a cost of $857.00. 

                              Cost of this project was donated by  Art and Doris Gribble, John and Marilynn Homan, and Richard and Betty Beckley

Feb 2005                Kitchen was spruced up with new curtains and sink utensils by the Allan & Sharron Taylor family

Mar 2005                $15,000.00 Grant from New Castle Presbytery for renovations/after school program

Apr 2005                Outside Bulletin Board painted by Bill Uhler, Volunteer

May 2005               Sanctuary front doors refinished and painted by Bill Uhler, Volunteer

Jun 2005                Art Auction fundraiser by Ross Galleries held in our building.  A great committee engineered the project making it a success

                              raising $5,225.13 for renovations/after school program.

Jun 2005                 Bill Uhler, Volunteer refinished the handicap ramp with a new coat of sealer and made repairs

Sep 2005                New water heater installed in the kitchen by John Wadkins at a cost of $522.00

Sep 2005                Katrina Disaster Relief—Organized by John and Marilynn Homan & Allan and Sharron Taylor and initially endorsed by our church

                               followed by other churches and organization a large effort by all to collect and send necessary supplies and goods to victims

                               of the disaster.  Several tractor and trailers were sent.

Oct 2005                 New stainless steel kitchen stove purchased in memory Mary R. Brown.

Nov 2005               Entire new shingle roof was installed on the whole building by Hutton/Blomquist Contractors at a total cost of $14,300.00

                               (30 yr. Architectural with 30# under layment and ice and water guard in all valleys–Old shingles taken off)

Nov 2005               Lowery home organ donated by Bill and Arlene Uhler for use in the hall.

Nov 2005               New electric dust buster for kitchen, donated by Dick and Betty Beckley

Dec 2005                Minolta Floor model copier donated by John and Marilynn Homan t/a Business Alliance LLC

Jan 2006                Gateway Computer and monitor given by Richard and Betty Beckley

 

Feb                          $10,000.00 grant from the New Castle Presbytery for after school program.     

May              New kitchen storm door donated by John and Marilynn Homan installed by Wes Durrett and Bill Uhler

Jun                         Ordination of Kathie S. Pownall, June 17, as stated Supply [First part of 2006 Temporary Supply Pastor]

Jul                          Floor of old section of hall reinforced by Hutton Builders at a cost of $14,850.

Jul                          $5,000 Grant from anonymous foundation

Aug                        Wooden Roll top desk donated to church office by Allan & Sharron Taylor [Market value $600.]

Sept                       Electrical work completed by Jim Frazer d/b/a County Electric. outlets: $1200.

Sept                       Forty large print Pew Bibles donated [Memorials]

Sept                       Handicap ramp sealed and protected from weather by Bill Uhler

Oct                        Computer equipped with Window XP operation system installed in office by Allan & Sharron Taylor [Market value 200+]

Dec                        Eleven Pew Bibles donated [Memorials]

Jan   2007              Memorial gift $1,000. given in loving memory of William Campy family

Jan                         Microwave and other utensils given to kitchen by Alice Hill

Mar                       $10,000 Grant from New Castle Presbytery received for after school program preparations

Mar                        $1,000 grant from local VFW post from charity fund

Apr                         Rest room facilities relocated to NW corner of building. $33,400.. Work done by Hutton Builders, Sub-contractor H & B Plumbing and County Electric

Jun                         $5,500 Grant from anonymous foundation

Jun                         New bulletin boards made and installed by Bill Uhler [social hall]

Summer                 Restroom signs obtained and installed by Jack & Barbara Lum

                              Outdoor gardens around church provided and maintained by Jack & Barbara Lum            

                              Homemade Table Cloth by Anna Schrader chanced off and proceeds of $335 given to building fund

                              $1,000 Anonymous donation for building fund

                              Wedding Policy adopted [SR 114]

Oct                        Mahogany Cross on building front refurbished by Harold Reynolds,Jr. Jack Lum, BJ Fauvelle, Burt Fauvelle. Equipment provided by Moon Nurseries

                              Wooden sign on lawn refurbished and painted by Harold Reynolds, Jr. and Jack Lum

                               $250. grant from local VFW post from charity fund

                               Front steps,landing and door sills repaired and painted by Harold and Ann Reynolds and Jack Lum

                               Turkey Dinner fundraiser Oct 20 profit $2,503

                               Paint repairs to sanctuary lower side walls and handicap ramp refinished by Bill Uhler

Nov                        150th Anniversary Worship and luncheon. Speaker Rev. Dr. Donald L. Mitchell, Jr, former Pastor

                               Memory book for Anniversary _ Dolores Hazel and Marilynn Homan and other contributors

Jan  2008                Taize Service

Feb.                        Art Sale by Eastern Shore Arts [John & Marilynn Homan] portion of sale price given to church

Apr                         $500. grant from local VFW Post

Jul                           80 new folding chairs for social hall donated in memory of Richard Beckley

                               $4,500. Grant from anonymous foundation

Summer                  Estate Sale arranged by Taylor family held on two Saturdays realizing $1,848 for church

                               Floor painted, paint donated by Harold Reynold's family

Fall                         Thanks expressed to Harold & Ann Reynolds, Billl Uhler, Jack Lum and others who contributed to fuel saving work done for church: Insulating of sanctuary ceiling by Home Depot $2,948; Storm doors - 4 front & 1 hall -   

                                        Home Depot $1750.; Duct work under bulding wrapped, two new hot air  

                               returns    in sanctuary and additional cold air returns as needed by Alger Oil Co. $5,500.; reglaze & paint sanctuary windows, sealing foundations, new window panes installed as needed

                               Plumbing reparis to kitchen sinks, thanks to Mark Durrett for repairs

                               Two used computers donated by Frank & Peg Torbert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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