Lost Creek Cookout
Monday, 23 March 2009 07:17
Around 60 young people - dads, moms, couples, and kids/members and visitors-celebrated Spring break at Lost Creek Ranch last Sunday, March 22. Cary Bargas flipped burgers with a shovel! The great food, fellowship, and weather were enjoyed by all. Our Life class is, indeed, coming back to life!
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J.O.Y. Hall Progress Report
Tuesday, 17 February 2009 07:20
Sometimes waiting is the hardest part. And we've been waiting, and waiting, and waiting... Dotting all the I's and crossing the T's has taken weeks longer than we aniticpated, due largely to our need to track down and consolidate information on property purchases the church has made over the years. But the wait to get started is almost over.
Closing on our construction loan is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18. The oversight and contract review subcommittees will meet that same day to review contracts, and, hopefully, sign them. Assuming all that goes well, preparations for construction should become visible within the next week. Look for a fence being moved, some construction materials being delivered, and the Fellowship Hall's A/C unit being temporarily relocated.
The wait isn't over - but we are soooo close! What a J.O.Y. this will be!
Capital Campaign News
Monday, 29 September 2008 10:06
On Sunday, September 28th, we GATHERED as a congregation under the big top and celebrated "Building to Serve...Together" as well as this church's 140th Birthday. Over 200 attended. We Are the Church was performed by the children's and adult choirs, and the sermon was given by special guest, Nick Sholars, our District Superintendent. Prior to the benediction, those attending were invited to come forward and place their Capital Campaign Commitments at the foot of the cross. Votive candles were lit as the pledges were presented, and we concluded the service singing Happy Birthday to FUMC while the children blew out the candles. A BBQ sack lunch and birthday cake were served following worship, and, before the crowd dispersed, we joyfully celebrated the $507,782 pledged that day. These pledges over the next three years, with our current building fund, bring us to a total of $725,238 to be applied to our expected project cost of $836, 197. The day was a gift from above, and the excitement for J.O.Y. Hall is in our midst! 
A Church Conference has been called for Sunday, October 19, following the 11am service to consider the final recommendations and financial package for J.O.Y. Hall. Buy calling this conference, every member of the congregation can vote on this project. Please make plans to attend this important meeting as - well as the anticipated ground-breaking for J.O.Y. Hall on Sunday, November 9. More details to come on this event!
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J.O.Y. Hall: Day 1
Monday, 23 February 2009 07:14
It's Day 1 - and dirt is flying!
We're keeping a running photo record of the goings on out back. You can see it at About Us / Photo Gallery / J.O.Y. Hall. Or, just click here.
What a J.O.Y!
Last Updated on Monday, 25 May 2009 07:30
J.O.Y. Hall Groundbreaking
Monday, 10 November 2008 10:04
Sunday, November 9th, was another spectacular day for this church. Members outlined the foundation-to-be for J.O.Y. Hall as Rev. Ken Archer led as all in a celebration of what we will soon see growing on that hallowed ground. Harriett Bevil - who brought us "J.O.Y'", Rev. Archer, Lay Leader Kay Robinson, and Chairman of Trustees Chuck Davis turned the first four spadefuls of soil as we ceremoniously broke ground for this exciting, hope-full project. Then the children dug in, and the dirt began to fly!
A few details remain in planning for J.O.Y. Hall, and a date will be announced for construction to begin as soon as those items are resolved. Expect to see work to begin in the December time frame.
Thank you, Sharon and team, for all of your hard work so far - and for a beautiful and meaningful groundbreaking ceremony.
To see a gallery of photos from the J.O.Y. Hall project, click here.
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