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February 2012

Dear Friends of the Chapel of St. John the Divine

Much has been accomplished since that time more than two years ago when we were faced with the choice of merge or close, and our adoption of the mantra, "failure is not an option." The vicarage offices have been returned to a small but charming two bedroom house now bringing in a steady rental income. There has been successful fund raising (thank you all) through donations, garden party auctions, raffles, trunk shows and the on-going sale of bricks for our memorial walkway. Our congregation is energized!

Save the Chapel funds have been approved for the installation of a handicap accessible restroom, storage room and additional storage space in the parish hall. The main entrance foyer will receive a much needed facelift to include repair to the large doors and floor, resurfacing and painting of the walls, improved lighting and a long overdue cleaning of the plaque in memory of Esther Bernon Carpenter "whose original plan and purpose was that a chapel should here be built. 1896".

Standing tall for many years, the wooden cross atop the church steeple has had to be replaced. Parishioners Locke Webster and Harry Dunning have hand crafted an exact replica of the original which should be in place later this spring. Yes, we have some very talented and dedicated members!

Adhering to our vision of further enhancing the church to meet the needs of our parishioners as well as the community at large, a long range plan together with wish list has been drawn up. As noted, work is now in progress and, as needs dictate and funds permit, we will march on. We are ever grateful and thankful to you all for your generous support of our goal. With your help, failure is definitely not an option!

Sincerely,

Save the Chapel Committee