This past month the building team reflected on the successful installation of the culvert and access drive onto the new property, and has been considering the next steps. It is expected that the property will be annexed into the City very soon (only some formalities are left), and there is consideration where the church building will hook into the city water and sewage. Also under consideration are finding a general contractor who can assist us by managing the on-site construction process, choosing a company that will do the initial dirt work on the property, installing a storage shed on the property before general construction begins, and choosing a company to install the steel frames of the building.
We are still on track with the grants we have, and are pursuing other grants. Working with local companies, we have been able to dramatically reduce the cost of our geothermal heating and cooling system while at the same time keeping within the parameters of the geothermal grant we have qualified for.
This month of September, the Building Team will be meeting with the architect to discuss these items as well as deciding how to proceed into the construction process. We are still on target for breaking ground this year. And what an exciting year this is!
Thank you God for bringing our church family together at such a time as this. As we work together to build your church to meet the needs of the congregation, community and world, bring forth our talents, time, and resources so that we may be used by you as your servants for the good of your kingdom. And as the many days of celebration come, may we lift up our praise and our joy and have a grand celebration in worship of you – for surely you have provided for all our needs. Amen.
