The Mabel Memorial Congregation requested assistance from First Presbyterian, the "mother church", to replace their metal roof that had begun to leak in **** 2006.
First Presybyterian promised a new roof would be intalled on Mabel Memorial.
Soon thereafter First Presbyterian stated the Chapel would be closed because the congregation did not have enough money to replace the leaky roof.
Offers to replace the roof for free and repair the chapel at no cost were made by the community. The offers were refused. Statement about $50,000.00
An engineer who is a First Presbyterian Board member posted notice that the Bell Tower was not safe.
A few weeks before the Chapel was closed, Independent contractors reported that the bell tower was structurally sound, but needed new metal roofing under the bell and a gutter to prevent water damage to the structure and foundation. Independent contractors reported that the entire Chapel was structurally sound and in excellent condition for a building over 108 years of age. All it needed was a new roof and some gutter work.
