Dedication services for Faith Haven Christian Academy were Feb. 20 in Chandler with the Rev. David Cason of Abilene officiating.

Chad Osborne welcomed those attending the ceremony to dedicate the building and school. Brad Osborne, a deacon at Concord Baptist Church, led the opening prayer.

The musical theme, “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” was presented by Christian pianist Rebecca Baker.

After a hearty meal and fellowship, Debbie Cason Stroud cited a testimony of God’s faithfulness. Edward Stroud presented a plaque to Col Boyce Cason from Faith Haven Christian Academy.

The plaque represents the contribution of a tract of land of family tradition with love and affection to serve the Lord Jesus Christ from Oneta Geddie Cason, and in memory of Col Boyce Cason, son of Alvie and Nobie Beall and the grandson of Jefferson Davis Beall and Charlotte Elizabeth Coltharp-Beall.

The Coltharp-Beall House in Hamburg was established in 1849 on 462 acres.

Hamburg was a stagecoach stop, general store, and a place of worship. Both families were Christian characters, lived energetically for God and country, and were always active in every effort to build strong civic organizations and prayer meetings in their community.

Hamburg was the first meeting place for religious services in the Concord community.

These two families formed the charter membership of Concord Baptist Church in Chandler.

The Rev. Cason closed the ceremony with a prayer of dedication.