February 5, 2010

Facility Update

Posted by Isaac

Building or no building? Yes and no.

We’ve committed to reach the Waterford Community with the Gospel. We need to be in that community to fully realize that mission. We are not there yet… but we are making strides towards obtaining a permanent facility and thinking creatively about getting to Waterford sooner.

Here is an update on the progress:

We are aggressively, but thoughtfully, perusing a permanent facility that we hope will be secured soon. Even if we sign a lease on the permanent space tomorrow, the build-out process (which includes creating architectural drawings and scope documents, permitting, a bid process to contractors, and the construction) would leave us worshipping in the South Meeting Room for the better part of 2010; we want to get there faster.

So, we are searching for a temporary, intermediate facility in Waterford. The most viable candidate for a temporary facility is an elementary school. We have visited multiple school campuses and are evaluating the pros and cons of each. We want to be up and running services at the best possible place in Waterford by Easter, so we are moving quickly but not hastily.

This will not stop us from procuring a long-term, seven day-a-week facility. But, the timing on that facility will not stop our commitment to reach the Waterford area with the Gospel. Keep praying, keep inviting. Thanks for all you are doing—God is using it.