hapel at Cedarville has been held in many places since its establishment. Founders Hall was the first home of the college's chapel. As the student body began to grow, chapel moved to what is now the bookstore, then to Alford AuditoriumandontotheJames T.Jeremiah Chapel in 1976. For twenty years, the gold and blue auditorium has been chapelfor Cedarville students. The day finally arrived to begin building a new placeof worshipforthe college,and on October 7 the college family officially moved into the new Jeremiah Chapel. Nervous excitement and anticipation best describes the feeling among the students, faculty, staff, and visitors the morning the college moved to the new chapel. Everyone packed into gfiE Crtowni29 o Evo—Ef gy c;4eat1 el C.Maticeau the old building, many taking seats in the aisles and on the platform. Students waved wildly at Dr.Dixon as he videotaped the historic event. Pastor Rohm gave the announcements and prayer requests,and then instructed everyonetotakeahymnalasthey left for the new building. As everyone filed out, they joined in singing "What a Mighty God We Serve." Dr. and Mrs.Dixon led the student body acrossthe bridge and into the nearly finished Ministry Center while being serenaded by a brass ensemble. Mr.DiCuirci and the praise band welcomed the college family with various praisechoruses. Dixon then called the construction and maintenance workers onto the stage, commending them for their hard I , 20 ttudent work. The college family showed their thanks with a standingovationforeachgroup of workers. Dixon also voiced hisappreciationtothe vicepresidents of the college for their work and dedication. The Concert Chorale sang an a cappella arrangementof"AMightyFortress Is Our God," taking full advantage of the auditorium's acoustics. Dixon spoke about the history ofthe chapel atCedarville and the importance ofthis new building to the college."Each part of this building is important to our mission," he said.
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