Sunday, July 09, 2006
July 2006 - GHOJ - Update
A Message from Pastor Del:
What a week of total darkness! Thankfully on Monday, June 26, Xcel turned the power off so that a totally new temporary line could be hooked up on the north wall. Those electrical boxes on the north wall will be removed when Xcel puts in the new three-phase transformer that should be there by now. We are continuing negotiations with them. We did get a response from Xcel but the amount was much larger than expected and included more than we need. Architect Bob Saas and his electrical engineer are attempting to talk with Xcel, hoping they will be reasonable. However, Bob continues to experience no responses to his phone calls. For now, we hope that we will have power sometime on Friday June 30. It hasn’t been easy to do bulletins and newsletter this week with no power at the office. Eileen, Mary and Cathy have been working from their homes and praying for power for the week-end. We will appreciate power when we get it. Neat potty flashlights and a lantern were used for the necessary tasks. We now hear that we will be without electricity July 5 & 6, Wednesday and Thursday. Who knows when this newsletter will be run–off, compiled and mailed. Maybe carrier pigeon!
Please note the four large holes on the west side for steel beams to be attached to connect the old building and new sanctuary. As soon as the many steel bar joists are welded onto the steel frame, the concrete floor will be poured. The concrete must dry for several days before dirt can be back-filled around the new sanctuary foundation. Also, four feet of dirt will be put back into the future basement so that when the time comes for us to pour the basement floor, it will be ready. This change allows us to not have to dig dirt out in the future as it will be ready for concrete. This is very good news.
We met with our Thraemoore neighbors and the city planners to change the requirements of landscaping on the north side - the neighbors directly to the north do not want the tall trees that the city was requiring us to place there. It still needs to be approved by the city and that meeting is scheduled for July 5. This change will save us somewhere between six to eight thousand dollars. Notice that the parking on the Vassar side of the parking lot (to the east) is available and the sidewalk is in. There is some touch up left to be done, but the slope is close to being ready for sprinklers and grass but that will not be done for awhile. Remember that you may park on the street on Vassar de and the door to the church on the south side is always unlocked during the day. You may park on the new parking area on the north side anytime during the week. Watch for construction equipment!
Please keep praying for our workers, Xcel, and for each other. We have come a long way, but we have a long way yet to go. Thanks for your love and support for your staff during this difficult time. Patience and care for each other is what God is ordering.
Please continue to remember to worship this summer and to keep your offerings as regular as possible. We have much to be thankful for and sharing our gifts will help your church council be good stewards of the budget.
Pastor Del
What a week of total darkness! Thankfully on Monday, June 26, Xcel turned the power off so that a totally new temporary line could be hooked up on the north wall. Those electrical boxes on the north wall will be removed when Xcel puts in the new three-phase transformer that should be there by now. We are continuing negotiations with them. We did get a response from Xcel but the amount was much larger than expected and included more than we need. Architect Bob Saas and his electrical engineer are attempting to talk with Xcel, hoping they will be reasonable. However, Bob continues to experience no responses to his phone calls. For now, we hope that we will have power sometime on Friday June 30. It hasn’t been easy to do bulletins and newsletter this week with no power at the office. Eileen, Mary and Cathy have been working from their homes and praying for power for the week-end. We will appreciate power when we get it. Neat potty flashlights and a lantern were used for the necessary tasks. We now hear that we will be without electricity July 5 & 6, Wednesday and Thursday. Who knows when this newsletter will be run–off, compiled and mailed. Maybe carrier pigeon!
Please note the four large holes on the west side for steel beams to be attached to connect the old building and new sanctuary. As soon as the many steel bar joists are welded onto the steel frame, the concrete floor will be poured. The concrete must dry for several days before dirt can be back-filled around the new sanctuary foundation. Also, four feet of dirt will be put back into the future basement so that when the time comes for us to pour the basement floor, it will be ready. This change allows us to not have to dig dirt out in the future as it will be ready for concrete. This is very good news.
We met with our Thraemoore neighbors and the city planners to change the requirements of landscaping on the north side - the neighbors directly to the north do not want the tall trees that the city was requiring us to place there. It still needs to be approved by the city and that meeting is scheduled for July 5. This change will save us somewhere between six to eight thousand dollars. Notice that the parking on the Vassar side of the parking lot (to the east) is available and the sidewalk is in. There is some touch up left to be done, but the slope is close to being ready for sprinklers and grass but that will not be done for awhile. Remember that you may park on the street on Vassar de and the door to the church on the south side is always unlocked during the day. You may park on the new parking area on the north side anytime during the week. Watch for construction equipment!
Please keep praying for our workers, Xcel, and for each other. We have come a long way, but we have a long way yet to go. Thanks for your love and support for your staff during this difficult time. Patience and care for each other is what God is ordering.
Please continue to remember to worship this summer and to keep your offerings as regular as possible. We have much to be thankful for and sharing our gifts will help your church council be good stewards of the budget.
Pastor Del
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