The answer to that question is easy… exciting things are going on in Celebration Hall. The first phase of our church campus was built in 1999. The carpet and flooring are showing the wear you would expect in a building that has experienced a decade of constant use like ours. Several areas in Celebration Hall, the hallways and classrooms are even getting dangerous to walk on. Also, over the past few years, we have had a growing number of problems with our sound system. As you know, we have had times when we have lost our sound and/or video on Sunday morning and you probably don’t know all the times we were in a panic moments before worship was to begin, praying that the gremlins in our system would leave.
In the capital fund drive for Phase III (the Robertson Activity Center), we designated monies to repair these issues. I am sure you have noticed the new flooring and carpet in some areas. Over the next week or so, carpet will be going into the church offices and Celebration Hall. At the same time, a new sound system is being installed. There will be a new screen in the back of the hall to guide those leading worship and a new sound booth will be constructed and located in a new spot. And it doesn’t even stop there! A new chancel/stage area is being built. It will give the feel we had in Celebration Hall when we had the Odes of Solomon services. It will create a “U” shaped seating arrangement for a more intimate worship experience. Don’t worry; you’ll still be able to find your chair.
A few things to note:
The church offices will be closed on October 1 and 2 to lay carpet in them.
Again, these funds are coming our of our capital funds account, not our operating funds. We will be having our annual “catch up on the operating budget” announcements as we come to the close of the year. I’m sure someone will ask, “Why did we spend that money on the flooring and the sound system if we didn’t have the money?” When that question comes up, please remember that this work was done through the capital funds, not operating funds.
Your pledges and continued giving to the capital funds account is still very important and appreciated. If you would like to contribute additional funds for any of the work I have described, please contact either me or Cindy Moreland. In 2010, we are planning a debt reduction campaign to relieve our indebtedness and help us plan for future projects.
Because of all the changes, there will be a few inconveniences. Please be flexible and understanding.
Yes, exciting things are happening in Celebration Hall. Get ready to enjoy them.
Grace and peace,
John Mollet
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