Thanks to Many . . . and an Invitation to Others!

From Pastor O.

I wish there were some way we could have kept track of how many people-hours have been invested in this project already; it would be a stunning total, for sure!  I am so impressed by all the folks who have given their time, their energy, their brains and ideas and talents and muscle-power to make this new ministry become a reality.  Quite a few have been burning the candle at both ends in selfless service to God and to this congregation.  I pray that our good Lord will give them further endurance as the work goes on.  I pray also that he will move more of our fellow believers to step up and help in any way possible, so that the burden of the work is spread out on more shoulders.

A personal note, from Building Committee Chairman Mike Klebs:  

"Our work night volunteer group has been diminishing in size.  I know our Lord sure does appreciate all the workers that have been helping over the last couple of weeks to complete the sheet rocking and framing tasks.  I can't express enough my appreciation for all of their efforts and showing up each Tuesday and Wednesday night - in some cases on other days too - to get this project as far as it is.  We have some work to do yet and I pray that we see some new faces (and the old ones too) that will see this project through to the end.

We are hoping to gain some momentum in the coming weeks.  We need your help on the work evenings.  In some cases, there may be small tasks that can be done before and after the work evenings during the day.  As a congregation we joined together to open a preschool to further our ministry by going and preaching the good news as our Lord commanded.  The building committee certainly hopes that you will take a little time to help with this project.  We are all serving him together."

Here's the latest:

1. We passed our framing inspection and the next inspection is for sheetrock.  The sheetrock work is going well and we will need to complete this prior to the next inspection.  We will be working on more sheetrock next week.

2. All other construction trades are complete with their concealed work.  The fire alarm system is being commissioned and put onto the new service.

3. The sewer repair is complete.  We have to work on repaving the area we dug up.  We were hoping to get the water service line stub into the building this year, however, with recent delays, this work may be deferred until spring. 

4. Soon - probably in a couple of weeks - the fence will be installed around the new preschool play area.  The well within the area will either be decommissioned or some type of bench will be installed over it to protect the children.

5. After the sheetrock is complete, we will hire a company to tape, mud, and texture.  After that is complete we will need as many volunteers as possible for painting and finishing.  We work Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6 until 9.  Dinner is served.  We are hoping to paint the week of the 9th through the 13th of September, maybe sooner.

6. Speaking of dinner - we do still need volunteers to furnish dinner for each of the work nights.  Plan for about a dozen volunteers.  Coordinate with Mary Klebs on which night(s) you can help.  (Next week Wednesday is covered; need someone for Tuesday evening.)