Building Update

Text Box: Move-In Date:
The Building Committee is anticipating a move in date of July 18.
We are running ahead of schedule and things are going quite well. What a wonderful day this will be! Glory be to God.

Construction Update:
Power: Permanent power to the building will be completed this week.
Roof: By weeks end we should have the roof completed with

Text Box: the exception of some trim work that needs to be done.
Windows: Windows are slated to be installed around the third week of January.
Exterior Paint:
The exterior paint was completed this past week.
Drywall:
The drywall on the first floor is essentially complete.
The drywall on the second floor is currently being hung.
Exterior Signage:
The exterior

Text Box: monument sign is currently being designed and will be put out for bids soon.
Interior Signage:
We are currently working with the architect on interior signage as well.
Air Conditioner Units:
Air conditioner units should be set in place prior to Christmas.

Pre-School:
The first floor of the pre-school will have its first coat of primer and paint this week.
Maintenance Sub-Committee
The Grounds Sub Committee has several quotes for landscaping. As soon as the quotes are received we can determine the extent of landscaping based on our budget. A special work day will be scheduled to continue to clear the south acreage.

Interior Design Update:
The Interior Design Sub-Committee has done an outstanding job in regard to the interior design, furnishings, color selections and fixtures to name just a few. This Committee is headed up by Alison Clay and they have had their hands full with handling all the details of the Interior Design selections. The Kitchen Committee has done an outstanding job in completing design work and in their equipment selections.

Prayer Sub-Committee:
We ask that you pray specifically for the following:
· Grant Opportunities
· Capital Stewardship Campaign Pledges
· The work of our Building Committee Members
· The work of our Sub-Committee Members
· Church Staff
· Clear communication and understanding
· For God’s guidance and provision and that His name is glorified in the construction of His new church.

Publicity Update: The Publicity Sub Committee is scheduled to meet after the first of the year to plan our first church service (ribbon cutting) and a church dedication event to be held near the anniversary date of Katrina in August. A tentative date has been set for August 31. More about these events will be forthcoming.

Capital Campaign Update:
Total Pledges: 205
Amount Pledged:
$1,397,070.85
Given to Date:
$386,057.21

Upcoming Dates of Interest:
· December 27: Building Committee Meeting
· July - Ribbon Cutting for first Church Event.
· July 18: Tentative move-in date.
· August 31: Church Dedication Event

Text Box: Tentative Move-In date set for end of July 2008

Text Box: Special Note:
We need your prayers for God’s guidance, provision and that His name be glorified in the construction of His new church.
Building Committee
Members:
Chuck Reynolds
868-1387
Ginger Worth
863-7119
Alison Clay
864-5958
Pete Meece
868-9233
Charles Dearman
863-3050
Ruby Blackwell
452-9292

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Text Box: Building Committee Update

Text Box: Capital Campaign Update:
Total Pledges: 205
Amount Pledged:
$1,397,070.85
Given to Date:
$386,057.21

Upcoming Dates of Interest:
· December 27: Building Committee Meeting
· July - Ribbon Cutting for first Church Event.
· July 18: Tentative move-in date.
· August 31: Church Dedication Event Text Box: Sub– committee Reports

Sub Committee

Reports