Those of you who have been rolling up your sleeves are to be congratulated for the excellent job you’ve done thus far. Thanks for getting involved. God has blessed Encounter Church with talented, hardworking and generous individuals.
Earlier this morning the electrician and his crew arrived to the job site and began the process of wiring the space. Their work should take about 3 days. Once the electrician has completed his work, the local building inspector will be coming to inspect the work that has been done. Upon passing the inspection, we’ll then begin the drywall process.
On Friday, November 5, and Saturday, November 6, two work teams from Ohio and Indiana will be coming to hang and finish drywall. Even though there will be work teams from out of state, we still need a lot of volunteers from Encounter to take part in these two long days of drywall work. Make plans to be involved.
We will begin priming and painting walls the week of November 8. On November 13, we’re planning for a big day of painting.
As soon as the painting is complete, the process of staging and setting up the building will take place.
The plan is to have our first Worship Gathering in the new location on Sunday, November 28. Our Grand Opening Worship Gathering will take place on Sunday, December 5.
Take time to pray for the following requests…
- Pray for the continued safety of the volunteers and workers.
- Pray for the upcoming inspections. Pray that we would pass the inspection without any delay.
- Pray for unity during this time of transition.
- Pray for greater opportunities to engage the culture with God’s Love and Truth through this new location.
- Pray that God would not allow us to lose our focus of reaching people.
If you haven't helped out yet, you are really missing out on some great times. It is very rewarding to know you are helping with a project that will bring people closer to Christ. Also, you get to know the people you worship with better and build new friendships.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited about what this new space will mean, but we need everyone's help in making it happen, even the ladies! If you don't want to use a hammer or get dirty, please consider donating breakfast or lunch to the guys that are working hard.
God Bless Encounter Church!
To the GUYS that are working so hard??? You ladies have been helping out TONS yourselves!
ReplyDeleteI AGREE TOTALLY with Pamela! I was at a slight disadvantage when I showed up, since I didn't know a lot of people at Encounter. I have worked alongside some great folks and been able to get to know people through the process! (all the while accomplishing some work too!)
I shared with Michael the words from "God Of This City" that was playing the other night. One part stood out to me, "Greater things have yet to come, greater things are still to be done in this city". I pray that God will use Encounter to reach to the surrounding areas!