| 1886 |
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Michael Clapper begins preaching in a downtown saloon. |
| Jan. 1886 |
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Seven Holland residents formally organize Wesleyan Methodist Church. |
1915
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The church building locates on the corner of 17th St. And Pine. |
| 1977 |
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The congregation purchases 20 acres on 40th St. |
| June 1977 |
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Pastor Paul Hontz accepts the call to become the 22nd Senior Pastor of Central Wesleyan after having served the previous year as a youth pastor. |
| 1979 |
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The Gym was built as the first place of worship, and Central Wesleyan relocates from 17th St. and Pine. |
| 1980 |
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The Upper and Lower Lobbies were built. |
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The congregation embraces "Faith Promise Giving" for world evangelization. The mission of reaching Holland and beyond becomes the focus. |
| 1984 |
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The original Worship Center (now the Chapel) was opened, originally seating 1,100 worshipers. |
| 1989 |
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The original Worship Center (now the Chapel) was remodeled to fit 1,400 worshipers. |
| 1990 |
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Additional land for the West Entrance Drive and additional parking was added. |
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The first house to be used for missionaries on furlough was purchased. |
| 1992 |
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The current three-story education building known as the Discipleship Center was opened. |
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Land was obtained for the East Entrance Drive and additional parking. |
| 1993-1994 |
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Additional land for the South Entrance Drive and future growth was purchased. |
| 1995 |
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Additional parking (current Lots 1, 2 & 3) along with our current "ring road" configuration were created. |
| 2001 |
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The current Main Lobby and Worship Center were completed, built to seat 2,800 |
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Parking Lots 6 & 7 were reconstructed for additional parking. |
| 2002 |
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A second mission house was purchased. |
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The orginal Worship Center was remodeled for additional classrooms and a 450-seat Chapel (our current Chapel). |
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The southwest pond was enlarged for baptism. |
| 2003 |
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Renovation of the Children's Ministry area was completed including new worship venues and the current theming and props. |
| 2004 |
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An additional house was purchased for future growth and access from 146th Street. |
| 2005 |
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The current gazebo was built for outdoor activities. |
| 2006 |
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Garthering Grounds, the cafe on the second floor, was created along with a new and larger library. |
