Blessed to be a Blessing – Reflecting God’s Light
Phase 1B Plan: January – July 2021
COMPLETE!
- Replacement of main bathrooms: ADA compliance; Begins ‘hallway’ concept of Master Plan;
- Foyer updates: Flooring, paint and furniture; New doors separating foyer from Sanctuary; Removal of shake shingle wall;
- Sanctuary updates: New flooring; Re-orienting focus to SE corner; Updates to lighting & sound; Refurbishing pews; New risers/step for choir and chancel area; Handbell area; Piano and Organ space; Removal of decorative organ pipes and pipe loft;
- Replacement of office HVAC unit;
- Security system update, including entryway and parking lot cameras; Key cards for staff with main exterior doors and several interior doors locked to restrict access to Children’s Weekday Ministries area;
- NEW – ADDED! Fellowship Hall – New flooring, wall repair and painting, video projector & screen; sound system.
View the presentation slides and hear the presentation and discussion from March 1, 2020
Phase 1A Plan – REVISED: May – December 2020
COMPLETE!
- Replacement of two air handlers, two condensing units
- Parking lot replacement (concrete) and re-design with drainage and lighting improvements
- Window and siding replacement on west end + other selected areas
- Fire Alarm system replacement:
- Project timeline impacted by August 2020 Derecho repairs, which are being handled in concert with renovation work
- Pledged to date: $1,187,000 61%
as of January 13, 2021
Goal:
$1.94M
Phase I
Recent Accomplishments:
- Mortgage Payoff: $280,554.82 — July 2016 – March 2018
- Roof Replacement: $120,000 — June 2016
- Phase 1A – Parking lot, siding, windows, derecho repairs – May – December 2020
“Blessed to be a Blessing: Reflecting God’s Light” is an effort to make the current Lovely Lane United Methodist Church building ready for the next 50 years of mission and ministry, where we seek to be a “city on a hill, a lamp on a stand.” (Matthew 6:14-15)
– A fundraising goal of $2.85 million provides mechanical and building system updates, improved accessibility, function, and efficiency, plus updated technology, furniture, and finishes.
– Financial pledges of support can be spread out over 5 years
– Members and friends will provide feedback to the architects regarding room arrangements, equipment and finishes for the new and refreshed spaces
– If fundraising and planning are successful, work could begin by late 2019
“…let your light shine before people,so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16 (CEB)