Results from Sunday's Special Congregational Meeting!
(June 4)
Over 70 people attended the special congregational meeting and voted unanimously to accept the Building Team & Council's proposal to move ahead with a three year plan (see below) and the next phase of the Building & Renovation - "Preserving Our Past, Building Our Future" project.
Building committee member, Sam Statz, gave a three minute slide overview on "How We Got Here" emphasizing the history of the building project up to this point and stressing that "it is not just about the parking lot but about the people, education, fellowship, worship space and it's quality of visual and audio capabilities."
Council President, Kevin Knutsen, stated that this special meeting was convened to:
1. Share the recommendations with the congregation
2. Discuss the proposals
3. Vote on approval
The Building Committee and Church Council recommendations that were voted on and unanimously accepted are:
SUMMER/FALL 2017
- Finish parking lot; approximate cost $80,000-$90,000
- Update Sanctuary's sound system
- Install projectors, projection screens, monitors
- Install hearing loop system
- Update narthex area with better speakers and monitors to handle worship overflow; approximate cost $130,000-$140,000
SUMMER 2018/2019
- Renovate and expand narthex using sweat equity to save on overall costs (demolition & clean-up done by congregation to save 15%-20% of project
expenses)
- Enclose courtyard area with a roof.
SUMMER 2020
- Begin capital campaign to raise funds to expand the Sanctuary, education rooms and required sprinkler fire protection system.
**A slide presentation was shared to illustrate of narthex design with open walls and with additional seating. These photos can be viewed online, on the kiosk near the nursery or at the end of this message.
Council President, Kevin Knutsen, stressed the importance of congregational "sweat equity" and getting all involved from the skilled to the non-skilled.
Please continue to keep this ministry project in your prayers:
Preserving Our Past, Building Our Future - Campaign Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the many blessings You have bestowed upon us, especially the gift of eternal life by faith in Your Son Jesus Christ. No other common bond can draw diverse people together like our congregation gathered around Jesus.
As our congregation continues to grow, we have prayerfully decided to expand and enhance our building. Please guide us as we move forward with our building renovation campaign to reach out to our members for prayers and financial gifts. May this project be a labor of love and fulfill the mission of Your church. Amen
Pastor Nate
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