Peniel Welsh Chapel Needs a Facelift

   The name “Peniel” is defined as “The face of God.”  Peniel Welsh Chapel is far from that!  The “face,” or entrance to the building had major damage occur this spring.  It needs a face-lift!  A section of the concrete step has broken away.  Many cracks which had been securely repaired in the past are now separated. The wooden steps are coming apart.  None of the front entry is up to building code.
   The Peniel Gymanfa Ganu Association anticipated someday renovating this 1856 church front, but not this soon.  They received an estimate for a composite deck and steps and new doors with opening windows, bringing the entire entrance to building code. The contractor wishes to install the concrete and posts this fall, and complete the project before spring. The projected costs for this project amount to $11,500.  With additional funding, improvements can be made to make the chapel fully handicap accessible.
   The Association will thankfully receive any individual, family, and business donations to provide a safer historic chapel for summer events, worship, weddings, etc. for anyone  desiring a rural, historic venue.
   Peniel Welsh Chapel was built in 1856, one of the five churches of the original Oshkosh Welsh Settlement.  Only two churches remain, Peniel and Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Ring.  Peniel closed for regular worsh ...