Tuesday Night is Open Cave Night for teens to come do homework, plan 1Life projects, or just hang out! It is a joy and blessing made possible through the Capital Campaign to reach out in ministry through this revitalized space! Planning and work continues so that we can provide the Internet Workstation and Youth Juice Bar in the Cave. The bar track lighting will be installed once the bar is constructed. If you have a laptop or printer/supplies to donate to the Youth Center - please contact Rev. Linda Owens.
It is Not Too Late to make donations to the Capital Campaign! If you were unsure what the campaign was about but like what you see, can you express your gratitude with a pledge now? Memorial and dedicated pledges are still available. Please speak with Rev. Kilgore or Betsy Kamienowski if you have questions or just want to discuss specific projects. Join us in this celebration of our blessings to Prepare, Preserve, and Build the physical church which will ‘equip the saints for the work of ministry.’ Ephesians 4:16
Phase 2 construction projects are nearing completion; although construction documents still have not been received from DRG for all current projects or for Phase 3 unfunded construction documents due. The three new arched glass Memorial windows facing the parking lot will be installed early in December. The reception kitchen will also be completed in December. In the meantime, tile in the foyer, hardwood flooring in reception, and the restored stairwell into the basement will be installed. The stairs into the cave from what is now the center of the reception area will be closed off once access is available from the new stairs. The interior Bell Tower arched glass doors and ramp entry exterior door will be installed and fully operational by October 29. Carpeting for the sanctuary aisles is planned for the future. The speakers and wires on the chancel are also temporary – volunteers Paul Gindler, Chris Metaxis, John Almendinger are working to install an improved sound system connected to the balcony Media Control Room. Thanks also to Bill Blicharz for continued clearing out of debris so that new mission and ministry has room to flourish. The Bell Tower renovations continue and are almost complete. Donated work and supplies from Jack Guild, John Almendinger, Louis Kilgore and Al Donato in the restored foyer are so very much appreciated.
Phase 2 costs include general construction and painting - $207,033, and additional unexpected costs like steel work - $ 12,438, fire-safe stairwell $ 5,250 and extended organ rental fees ($500 per month – 4 months to date). New Pledges and pre-payments will help right now provide the cash flow needed to pay these bills until pledge payments due June 2008 are received. Session voted this past month not to add an elevator ($ 98,000 installed) into the scope of the current projects as current pledges can not fund it. If ADA access to all levels of the church is a meaningful ministry to you, please consider discussing the finances needed to bring this gift to the church with the pastor or the Building Committee. Recall the summons from Rev. Titus Davis at the church’s dedication – ‘My children go on – there is more work for you to do.’
Faithfully yours, The Building Committee - Beth Bowlby, Dave Costain, Lester Erich, Ray Ferreira, Betsy Kamienowski, Louis Kilgore, Tom Rodgers, Carol Wilson, and Advocate Al Donato
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