Tuesday, June 16, 2009

The McArthur Chapel


These photos are re-printed from the History of Miami Shores Presbyterian Church 1936-1969



Any church building program, regardless of the time, consists of vision and sacrificial giving on the part of the faithful. There are times when these projects are easier, such as in a prosperous economy. But a lot of hard work and an eye towards the future are necessary at any time.
Occasionally in the life of the church, a family from the congregation comes forward to donate funds necessary for an entire project, and such is the case of the McArthur Memorial Chapel. The McArthurs were dairy farmers, and members of MSPC.
This beatiful chapel was dedicated in 1965. For several years, the windows were of an opaque gold-colored glass, pending installation of the stained glass windows from the 1950 sanctuary.
Since its dedication, this chapel has been a favorite site of many weddings and other services of the church.




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