Memorials

IMPROVEMENTS TO

TIMNATH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

MADE POSSIBLE BY MEMORIAL

CONTRIBUTIONS

1995-2002

  During 2000-2001, thanks to contributions of time and money from many people, the west entrance to the sanctuary of Timnath Presbyterian Church was significantly improved.  To make the entrance handicapped friendly, new, sturdy steel railings line the north and south approaches. 

  The focal points of the railings are two stained glass 'Medallions',  hand crafted by Pastor Emeritus Paul Moyer.  One medallion (Figure 1) welcomes all, members and guests, to the sanctuary.  The other (Figure 2) displays the seal of the Presbyterian Church (USA).  The symbol in the seal shows a cross, a Bible, a descending dove, communion table, baptismal font,  and flames on either side of the lower part of the cross.

    Figure 1 - 'Welcome' medallion                                                  Figure 2 - PCUSA seal

    The earth at the entrance was re-graded so that a new, concrete sidewalk could slope gently up the the doors, eliminating two steps with badly deteriorated concrete.  The new sidewalk is imprinted with 'Cross Pattée', crafted by and given as a gift from the Ritter family, Figure 3.

  Figure 3. Cross pattée

  The entryway improvements were made possible by funds contributed in memory of John Rae and of Barney and Zadie Booth.

  Two beautiful, as well as durable, energy-efficient doors (Figure 4) now replace the yellow pine doors that had opened into the sanctuary for many years.   The doors are in loving tribute to the memory of Martha Williams, purchased with funds donated by her family and friends.

  Figure 4.  Entrance doors.

  To complete the entryway, tiles were laid in the foyer, and new cabinetry was installed to hold the guest book and information pamphlets.

  Contributions in memory of  members and friends have also allowed a number of improvements within the church

  The Automatic opener on East door at the top of the ramp, which makes this entrance even more handicapped accessible than before, is in memory of the Greg Rudolph family and Wilbur and Dora Jeffers.

  Two new outdoor Benches were purchased, and located in the shade north of the sanctuary, in memory of Kristie Larson.

  The antique Chancel furniture was repaired, refinished and re-upholstered in memory of  Travis Myers and Anton Ladanyi

  Additional Folding Chairs for the Fellowship Hall were obtained in memory of Pearl Moosdorf.

  Additional Hymnals for the sanctuary are in memory of Nina Haldeman.

  New rose bushes and other Landscaping is in memory of Ben Preston.

  Library lighting was added, in memory of Ralph Hansen.

  A 'Memorial Tree' (Figure 5) was mounted on the south wall of the Narthex.  Each 'leaf' on the tree names an individual who has been remembered by contributions to Timnath Church.  The tree itself is in memory of Emma Reck.

      Figure 5.   Memorial tree