1997 Miracle Yearbook

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 stu- dent 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 be- gin 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 vid- eotaped the historic event. Pastor Rohm gave the an- nouncements and prayer re- quests,and then instructed ev- eryonetotakeahymnalasthey 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 praisecho- ruses. Dixon then called the construction and maintenance workers onto the stage, com- mending them for their hard I , 20 ttudent work. The college family showed their thanks with a standingovationforeachgroup of workers. Dixon also voiced hisappreciationtothe vicepresi- dents of the college for their work and dedication. The Con- cert Chorale sang an a cappella arrangementof"AMightyFor- tress Is Our God," taking full advantage of the auditorium's acoustics. Dixon spoke about the his- tory ofthe chapel atCedarville and the importance ofthis new building to the college."Each part of this building is impor- tant to our mission," he said.