Tuesday, February 06, 2007
February 2007 Update
Reviewing the pictures of the past ten months at the January 28 Annual Meeting reminded me that we have come a long way. The construction is continuing with the entry doors installed, dry wall is being hung and some painting has been done outside the kitchen. Marks are on the sanctuary floor indicating where the communion rails, altar, pulpit, and lectern will stand. The inside of the new sanctuary gives me a feeling of unbelievable height and width that is so different from our present worship space. If only the snow would melt and the ground thaw. That would be a big help in completing the parking lot. The cold this week will not help us. They are having an interesting time merging the two fire alarm systems. We have had to order a special phone line for the new dialer which will not be used for anything but the fire alarm system. All the windows are installed and they are beginning plans to move the stain glass. That installation will take place after the carpet, pews, organ and sound system is installed. Pray that it begins to warm up and we have no more snow. The contractor and the construction workers are dong their best under difficult circumstances. Keep praying for them to be safe and efficient.
Thanks to the many who attended the Annual Meeting on January 28. We have many challenges ahead and will need to reemphasize our Vision for the future as we prepare to find ways to pay down the mortgage so that it will be more manageable. Your gifts for this mission project are 94% complete and we will receive more than pledged. Now we need to keep our General Ministry opportunities in place so that we are able to keep the Ministry Teams excited about what they have planned. Thank you for sharing your gifts!
Pastor Del
