The new sanctuary construction began on August 17, 1975 and was completed in 13 months.  The sanctuary seats 290 people and an additional 80 people can be seated in the Narthex if needed.  Built at the same time were a new Fellowship Hall and kitchen, located under the sanctuary and Narthex.  The congregation gave $150,000 toward construction and took on a $320,000 mortgage. Consecration of the new sanctuary was held on September 12, 1976.  Ebenezer's pastor, Rev. Robert Helms, and District Superintendent Rev. Edwin S. Thomas led the services.  They began in the old church sanctuary and then led a processional to the new one.  More than 500 people attended the
consecration services.
Continued growth spurred further new construction.  Again, the people of the church (young and old) contributed much labor, and in 1993, under leadership of the Rev. Robert Starrett,  the Christian Life Center was opened.  This enabled the church staff and lay leadership to enhance such programs as Sunday school, music, pre-school, children, youth and adult ministries, and community outreach. It was also under the leadership of Rev. Starrett that Ebenezer hired a full-time Youth Leader and a full-time Director of Music.
  Due to the cost of upkeep, the Trustees made a decision to tear down the old church.  In the summer of 1998, the church was dismantled.  The stained-glass windows were taken out for future use (rededicated on Anniversary Sunday, Oct. 24, 1999) and items from the church building were sold.  An expansion of the current parking lot replaced the church.
To meet the needs of Ebenezer's growing congregation, many programs are offered for members of all ages, including Disciple

services for the 175^th anniversary).  Vacation Bible School ran for two weeks in June with an attendance of 78 (including eight teachers).  A mission study course was conducted on the subject of Southeast Asia.  Two boxes containing hospital gowns and bandages were sent to Nepal.
The Methodist Men's Group was formed and the charter issued on May 14, 1956. 
The church was insulated and an electric typewriter was purchased for the church office.  The Ebenezer Kindergarten Association  completed its first year.  The church reached its budget for the year and was able to pay $1,000 on the church mortgage.
Attendance continued to grow in 1957 and an average of $200 in offering was taken in during each church service.  The Commission of Finance kept members informed by sending out letters with the proposed budget and explaining the financial system.  Several improvements were made to the church to make more space for the Sunday school classes and a church office.  A steam table for the kitchen was purchased.
In 1958 there was much emphasis on the teaching ministry with continued visitations by the Commission on Membership and Evangelism.  Vacation Bible School had an attendance of 79, including teachers.
The Commission on Finance worked well under the leadership of Melvin Dempsey.  A Building Study Committee was formed to help look toward the church's future growth.  A new floor was laid in the downstairs of the church.  A new Hamilton piano was purchased for the church and a new mimeograph machine was purchased for the church office.
The music program in 1959 was quite strong under the direction of

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