While there are certainly going to be additional minor changes to our plans, we’re now close enough in the design development phase that we can present the latest drawings to the city for specific street and sprinkler requirements and solicit a minimum of three competitive bids on the project.

Once those bids have been received, we’ll award the contract and submit for permits. Once the city grants us the permits the work can actually begin!

With summer now upon us, we may have some decisions to make as to when actual demolition of the existing structure begins. We want to be sure we plan around fall and winter weather so as not to have costly weather delays once construction begins.

Funding discussions are now taking a more formal nature within the Board of Elders. We’re looking at all options – looking for the one which makes the most sense. We will make sure we take adequate time for specific prayer for direction in this matter, and seek professional guidance as well. Our goal, as it has been all along, is to make decisions based on His will, with overall quality and value as our guideposts.

We on the Building Committee and Board of Elders want to thank all of you for your continued support, input, and contributions. Please continue to give, as funding is now the single most critical area of concern.