The prayer room renovation is complete!
Please join us in the sanctuary at Haywood Street Congregation on Tuesday, Sept 1 at 10 a.m. for the prayer chapel dedication.
This Holy space
is a place
of solitude and grace
in the midst of the chaos
which we embrace
as the Spirit fills the hearts, minds, and souls of all who gather here
all God’s children.
— Carol Church
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We are grateful to the many people whose gifts, inspiration, and efforts have made this dream a reality, particularly Carol Church and Crawford Murphy, for casting the vision for the project and for donating professional services including chapel design, trinity stained glass window design, wall art graphic design, and overall project coordination.
Thank you also to:
MDS10 pllc Architects: Crawford Murphy and Michael DeVere ~ Chapel design
Griffin Realty and Construction Enterprises (GRACE): Ward Griffin ~ Materials and construction labor
GRACE: David Welsh and Justin Long ~ Construction and altar cross
Robert Lock Studio: Robert Lock ~ Altar, kneeler, coffee table wood & fabrication
Wilson’s Stained Glass Restoration: James Wilson ~ Trinity stained glass window fabrication
Church Worx: Gary Whitehead – Pew bench
Jim Good & Associates: Jim Good ~ Chapel chairs
Asheville Youth Mission: Paint supplies and painting volunteers
Charlie Burns: Demolition and construction; Chapel door plaque
Mike and Terry Beamer: Area rug
Dewey Reece: Demolition and construction
Emily Bentley: Coordination of volunteers
Rev. Brian Combs and Rev. Darryl Dayson: Spiritual support
Central UMC: Permission to renovate the room
Al who donated worship items:
- Carol Church and Crawford Murphy ~communion plate, anointing vessel, candle stand
- Nicki Peresich ~brass candlesticks; Order of St. Luke ~ prayer squares
- Marilyn Cook, Betty Parks and other members of the CUMC Prayer Shawl Ministry ~ prayer shawls
- HSC Companions ~ books, Bibles, video and audio tapes for chapel library
- Fred Galloway of Crosses for Christ ~ wooden crosses
- Mike Kubicek ~ Prayer request box
And for their inspiration, prayers, patience, and guidance on design and use of room, these currently active prayer ministers:
Carol Church, Team Leader
Avery Parker, Team Leader
Betty Andrews
Travis “Trai” Brackins
Terry Beamer
Karen Cavagnini
Janet Edwards
Mike Kubicek
Patty Martin
Stephen Mobley
Rachel Rose Pope
Finally, for all in the Haywood Street Congregation who have helped fill this space with the Holy Spirit by their prayers, presence, gifts, love, and gratitude, thank you and thanks be to God. Amen