Pictured in front of Cornerstone are Mercer County Commissioners, Tri-Star Career Compact Junior Construction Class and Mercer County Fair Board Members, Committee Members.
CELINA — The Cornerstone Chapel is underway as Tri-Star Career Compact and St. John’sBuilders continue to make strides on the new facility. Cornerstone Chapel is being constructedat the Mercer County Fairgrounds and will be used year-round with various events.
The mission of the Cornerstone Chapel is to strengthen the spiritual foundation of MercerCounty residents and visitors by providing a venue that enhances collaboration and partnershipamong all local churches and the community. The structure will consist of a shelter house areaon one half and a chapel area on the other. These two will be utilized for various events such asweddings, worship groups, and family gatherings.
“This project is fully community-funded, and we are relying on businesses and families tocontribute towards this project. We are still fundraising for the facility that will eventually serveas a worship area and shelter house for our community. I am ecstatic and grateful to be part ofthe planning stages and look forward to seeing people utilizing the new facility to its fullestpotential,” Cara Muhlenkamp, Mercer County Fair manager said.
The committee for the Cornerstone Chapel consists of Cara Muhlenkamp, Bruce Swonger, HankKaiser, Carey Welker, and Tom Wale. If you are interested in learning more about the project orwould like to donate towards this facility, feel free to reach out to the Mercer CountyFairgrounds at 419-586-3239 or [email protected]. More information can befound at MercerCountyOhioFair.com/Cornerstone.
