Healso pointed outthatCedarville has never lost itsfocuson theimportance ofchapel to the college family. "[In here] we will sing together[and]experienceourGodansweringprayer. Thisbuilding isaboutGod,"he said. The administration has been planning the building for several years because they realized that the student body would soon outgrow the old chapel. After looking at variousoptions,constructinganew building seemed like the best choice. The Ministry Center was to Scott Huck befinished before the students cameback this school year,but Cedarville weather was a major hindrance to the construction. Snow and rain made it impossible to complete the building according totheoriginal schedule. Leigh Hunt, Head of New ConstructionatCedarville,said thatconstruction workersnumbered approximately 175 at various times. "Many College Building Services people stepped in and worked side by side with the contractors' employeesin orderto meetfinishing schedules," Hunt said. The result of all this hard workwasa 120,000squarefoot building containing a chapel auditorium which holds 293 pews and 3,540 people. Dr. Martin Clark, Vice President Of Development, said that the layout of the chapel, with smaller ground floor seating and the wraparound balcony, gives the sense of closeness and the unity that the college desired. Whiletheemphasishasbeen on the grand opening of the auditorium, the Ministry Center has many functions beyond the daily chapel service. The Sit Iluick Christian Ministries Department,with itsexpanded offices and new practice rooms, and the Music Department, with extensive teaching studios, rehearsal and pedagogy facilities,and recital hall,are enjoying their new homein the Ministry Center. The Ministry Center is a building meantforthe students to enjoy. Clark said,"HopefullyeverythingabouttheMinistry Center will enhance the experience of the students at Cedarville." ministly centEt openin9 21
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