It's happening!

The other day I was walking around what I refer to us "the new church" and what Gary Dawson calls "The Bridge 2.0."  As I looked around at the massive building that is looking less and less like a grocery store and more like a place where we will one day be worshipping God and making disciples, I said to Happy Wade, "I still can't believe this is really happening."

 

I know I have lived through the entire process of negotiating the purchase of the building, of putting the need and opportunity before the church, of seeing God provide financing and then persevering through the challenges leading up to the closing, but it still seems a bit surreal.

 

But it really is happening.  We are close to finalizing the floor plan, which is coinciding nicely with having the building cleared in order to begin constructing walls. At this point we have no clear sense of how long this project will take, but I'm hoping we will occupy our new home by this Fall.

 

In the mean time, I would ask that you continue to pray for the safe and speedy completion of the project. The sooner we can move in the sooner we will not be saddled with both rent and a mortgage payment.  Yes, we are now making two payments each month.

 

For this reason, I would also ask that you do your very best to be a regular supporter of our church, in addition to doing whatever you are able to do with Operation Transformation (formerly called Possess the Land).

 

To date 177 individuals or households have made pledges totaling $432.419.  As of this past Sunday we have received $290,976 of that amount.

 

As amazing as this is, we are going to need every dollar of this and more in order to complete this project. The estimated cost of the renovation is around $1 million -- and that is just to get in.  The complete cost will likely be closer to $1.5 million.  So, if you have not yet made a pledge and wish to do so, there will be pledge forms in your bulletin this Sunday that you can complete and turn in.

 

If you have made a pledge, please do your best to fulfill that pledge while continuing to support the church with your regular tithes and offerings.

 

If you are unable to contribute financially at this time, please join in praying daily for the successful completion of this project.

 

Work Day at the New Church -- Saturday April 25

 

Another way you can help is by taking part in a work day at the new church.  On Saturday April 25 from 9 a.m. -- 1 p.m. we will be removing shrubbery and putting down fresh mulch in the nine or so islands in the parking lot.  Bring a rake and a shovel and join us for this very first sprucing up of our new property!

 

Adyn buttons

 

If you missed the chance to pick up an Adyn button after services last Sunday, more will be available this week.  Adyn is the son of Dan and Christina Weinel who is battling cancer.  Donations of $5 or more will get you a button and help the Weinel's with the incredible expenses they are incurring.

 

Last week more than $1,600 was donated for this worthy cause.  On behalf of the Weinel's and little Adyn, I want to thank you!

 

See you Sunday as we continue our study of Nehemiah and learn more about how God wants to rebuild our souls.

 

With much love!

 

Bo