During December 1980-December 1981, a study was made concerning building feasibility, but was disbanded. In February 1988 the entire front of the church from the roof down to the top of the large stained glass windows had to be replaced from years of water damage. In 1990 another building feasibility committee was formed but no action was taken until 1991, during which time, building fund moneys continued to come in. In July of 1995 we voted to hire an architect. Plans were drawn and a model was made, but it seemed too costly for us.
In June, 1996 we received $144,000.00 from the Estate of Helen Pitman and additional monies were added. We accepted a bid from Custom Structures of Ashland, Illinois in July of 1997 for an addition joining to the back of the church building for $256,225.00. A ground breaking ceremony for a new 60 x 62, 3720 square foot addition was held on August 10, 1997. The new addition was completed by Spring of 1998 and on Easter Sunday morning, we had our first fellowship together when the ABY served their annual breakfast. Pitman Hall was dedicated on June 14, 1998 and contains a new Pastor’s Study, rest room facilities, a kitchen, and a fellowship hall. Groups like the girl scouts have used our facilities for years for small celebrations and monthly meetings, and we are now happy to make Pitman Hall available to them.