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group from Page Field, Fort Myers was saved The bell came by way of a Pennsylvania Bell Foundry It was saved from being melted down for bullets, as this was during Worls War II.

“We also were able to save the center-stained glass window piece from the original Dolphin window that was destroyed in Hurricane Charlie,” Armstrong said Nearly everything else inside the church was lost –bibles, pianos, an organ, chairs, computers, furniture, files, the pulpit

The congregation is currently worshipping with Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church in Fort Myers and have a temporary office there

“We have about 30 to 40 members worshipping” there, Armstrong said “Some members are starting to come back (for the winter).”

Before Hurricane Ian, the congregation numbered about 160, she said The church is still working out financials with its insurance company and adjuster, along with the town, before it makes a final decision on its future.

“We don't have any final plans yet but our plan is to rebuild at the island property It may be a smaller footprint but we will have a presence on the beach We want to continue our mission work with AA/ALANON and our other outreach programs,” Armstrong said

“We are probably six to eight weeks out before we know what direction we are going to take We will either rebuild, tear down or merge with another church We want to keep a presence on the island Our focus is on the Beach,” Armstrong said

The service on Sunday, Feb 19, will begin at 2:30 p.m.

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