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The
Elizabeth Cameron Christian Education Building opened June 2, 2007 and
was consecrated by District Superintendent Pat Beghtel-Mahle on August
26, 2007!
Progress as of January 25, 2007
Progress as of October 22, 2006 June 2006: Groundbreaking! The First United Methodist Church of Rockwall held a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday, June 25, 2006 for the new Elizabeth Cameron Christian Education Building. The ceremony was conducted by the new senior pastor Rev. Joe Pool. Representatives from all of the church's organizations participated in turning the soil for the new construction site. Participating in the ceremony was the building’s namesake Mrs. Elizabeth Cameron. Mrs. Cameron has been a church member since 1931. As the 46th member of the church, she has participated in the growth and movement through three church locations. Education has always been close to Mrs. Cameron’s heart as a former teacher, nursery volunteer, and Sunday school supporter. The 40,000 square foot building will provide 20,000 square feet of immediate classroom space and 20.000 of future growth space on the second floor. Adult Sunday School classes currently meeting at Utley Freshman Center will be able to meet in the new facility. Space will also be provided for the Ark Preschool. Construction of the building is expected to take nine months.
Elizabeth Cameron Christian Education Building By unanimous vote the Coordinating Team approved the recommendation of the Transition and Building Teams to name our Phase Two Building the Elizabeth Cameron Christian Education Building. Because of the generous gifts of land by Raymond and Elizabeth at both the Goliad site and our new home on Yellow Jacket Lane, their commitment to the Christ in word and deed, and the numerous connections and friendships they have reaching generations of persons makes this a fitting tribute to honor Elizabeth. The announcement of this naming was made to the congregation on December 19, 2004 at the three morning services. In the coming months a renewed effort to reach our newest members, recast the vision to entire congregation, and additional creative means to reach the membership of the congregation will help make the Elizabeth Cameron Christian Education Building a reality. What a joy it is to know that our second phase has a fitting and apropos name to go along with it. Thanks be to God!
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