The Cahill United Methodist Church in Alvarado gets its
first steeple after more than 100 years.
Cahill United Methodist Church held a steeple-raising on March 17, 2011.
The steeple was given to the church by the family of Polly Boyd, lifetime member of Cahill UMC
who passed away in December of 2009. The steeple was Polly's vision for the church.
Joe and Belinda Boyd place the cross on the steeple for
Cahill United Methodist Church.
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The steeple has arrived and sits at the church
early on the morning of the steeple-raising.
The steeple was built by
Campbellsville Steeple Company in
Campbellsville, KY.
The steeple sits next to its new home.
Steeple being lifted off the trailer by a crane.
Getting it started on its way.
Crane being attached to the steeple.
Steeple ready to be lifted to the top of the church.
Steeple on its way to its high place.
Steeple in place and being fastened down.
Belinda Boyd getting help with her safety
harnesses
before going up in the basket by Roger Moore
and Lyle Kurtenbach.
Joe and Belinda Boyd ready to go up and
place the cross on top of the steeple.
Placing the cross on the steeple.
Steeple installed on the church roof
Lighted steeple at night.
View of finished installation.
Steeple is formally presented to Cahill UMC by
the family of Polly Boyd. From left: Billy Boyd,
Joe Boyd, Belinda Boyd and Christina Boyd McGrath.
Pastor A J Hillin opening the Steeple Consecration
Service on March 27, 2011.
