On December 20, the Phase II Committee members attended every adult Sunday School department to make presentations of the recommended improvements to our church campus. That evening during the regularly scheduled business meeting, the committee offered this motion:
Motion that authority be granted to the Phase 2 Committee to proceed with the construction and renovation of the former Goff-McNair properties with a connecting foyer at an estimated budgeted cost of $3,650,000. This authority will include initiating bids, granting bids, and overseeing construction. All costs, including but not limited to, construction costs, architectural fees, city permits, surveys, and furnishings, are included. A variance over 5% will require additional church approval.
There was an excellent presentation by the committee chair, Johnny Quinn, followed by a time of Q & A. As planned, the motion was tabled until Morning Worship on Sunday, January 17, 2010 with the intention of voting on it by ballot without discussion.
This Sunday, January 10, 2010 the Phase II Committee will be hosting two informational meetings. The first will be at 9:00 a.m. in Mitchell Hall; the second will be at 5:00 p.m. in the North Building. This time is primarily planned to be for answering questions about the plans, discussing financial considerations, and offering suggestions. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Phase II Committee has been prayerful and patient about their work, desiring to present a wise plan that will glorify God, strengthen the church, and assist us as we reach our community with the gospel. I am grateful for their faithfulness. Now is the time for the rest of us to make a decision as one people with one heart. Let us join together to pray diligently, to be informed of the decision set before us, and to move forward for the glory of God.
Doug