Construction Zone
Pardon The Interruption (and Dust)
November Edition

This is not a test. After much praying, planning and financial giving, our church is definitely now ‘under construction’.  When you come to worship in the next few weeks or participate in ministries at the church, you will see construction in progress.  In December, you will also see our new worship service begin which has been ‘under construction’ over the last few months.  Here’s what’s happening:

Audio-Visual Technology Upgrade: As this article goes to print, new Audio and Video equipment for the sanctuary, fellowship hall and some classrooms in the Christian Education Building is being installed. This equipment will enhance our current worship services as well as for the new service and other ministries (small groups, FINKS, Sunday School, e.g.). This was funded through “Investing In Our Future” campaign dollars.

Painting: Painting of the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall will be completed once the new equipment is installed. This is funded through “Investing In Our Future”  campaign dollars.

HVAC: The congregation approved Session’s recommendation to purchase and install a new Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Fire Suppression system for the Christian Education Building. The congregational vote was 108-39 with two abstentions. Construction could begin as early as November and continue for an estimated four months. This project will be paid for with a 25-year mortgage. “Investing In Our Future”  campaign dollars will provide the initial 40 monthly payments.

Third Worship Service: A third worship service will begin on Thursday evenings beginning December 4 at 7 pm. Prayer and planning are occurring and we look forward to offering this additional worship service. The format and music will be different than Sunday morning but the message will be the same. Investing In Our Future campaign dollars will underwrite costs for this service.

Church-wide Small Group Emphasis to begin in January: Small group leaders are being identified to provide small groups using a video-series “Modern Parables”. Pray about joining in a six-week series on the parables. The videos are excellent quality and will provide great discussion and faith-building. Rev. Hamilton’s sermon series will be based on the same parables.  Investing In Our Future campaign dollars are supporting our small group ministry development.

As you can see, even though there is much ongoing ministry, there will be some interruptions and dust flying in the coming months. We would ask for an extra measure of patience and flexibility and prayer! We trust God is guiding us through all of this time to further develop our ministry and service to Him. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and financial support to make the ministries and mission possible – that which is happening now and that which is being developed!.  If you have yet to participate in the Investing In Our Future campaign, please prayerfully consider making a financial gift or pledge. The campaign is a tremendous gift to make these improvements and ministries possible!  Thank you again very much!