PROJECT FUNDING PRIORITY: $107,000 IN NEW PLEDGES STILL NEEDED
Several weeks ago Pastor Dave talked about needing $700,000 in new pledges to finish our building. Our HIGHEST priority is the next $150,000. We need that portion pledged by this December. Placing certain audio-visual and lighting elements in the first phase of construction (which necessitated the immediate need) will save us tens of thousands of dollars in additional expense later on. We've received $43,000! ONLY $107,000 to go! When you pledge please make sure I know, whether making a new pledge or choosing to increase / extend the pledge you already have in place. You've been incredibly FAITHFUL toward this project! THANKS so much!

PHASE 1 COST

We estimate the cost to finish and occupy a basic structure to be 4.95 million. The $150,000 in new pledges will cover this cost. This phase does not include furnishings or equipment.
PHASE 2 COST: HOW MUCH DO WE NEED? WHAT IS IT FOR?

The $550,000 balance in the 5.5 million budget must also be raised if we're to adequately furnish and equip the new building, including the cost of our re-modeled children's center. It goes toward the following:
* NEW CHILDREN'S CENTER: Re-model & construction costs;
* HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL CENTER (2 Rooms & adjoining corridor): Audio-visual, additional lighting elements, furnishings, acoustics, and snack bar;

* KITCHEN: appliances, equipment & cupboards;

* GYM: equipment, audio-visual, additional lighting elements, and gym floor;
* LOBBY: furnishings, additional lighting elements, and service center for food and drink;

Is that a lot to buy with the remaining $550,000? Yes. Will it completely cover everything on our wish list? No, but it will allow us to get well beyond what we need to simply open up the building. Our new Center is designed to be a "presentation venue" for seminars, banquets, receptions, dinners, and worship services. That means we have a dream list beyond our $550,000 budget. While it will not give us everything we ultimately hope to have, it does ensure every space can be used for multiple purposes from day one.
I encourage all of you to ASK QUESTIONS if you're unclear about anything. I believe as people understand the need they will give as God prompts them. Ken Robertson is our expert on all things construction; Dave Walborn on all things financial. You can always start with me. If I don't know the answer, I'll find someone that does.

In my next update I'll cover two things: 1) the link between pledges and our bridge loan; 2) transitions, including when we can move our children downstairs .

Blessings to the family! Pastor Jerry