Still Under Construction!

Yes, our new multipurpose facility that ground was broken on Easter 2012, is still under construction. Weather delays, changes in a few sub contractors, and just the normal delays, and we are still waiting to receive a completed building. We believe by mid May, we will receive it and then will have to do some of our additions and modifications and of course move our stuff into it. We will be adding a sound system, video projection system, as well as stage lighting before we can use the facility to worship. I would recommend you take a walk over to the building via our new covered walkway tying in the existing buildings. For now, there is no roof on it, but it should be there soon, at least you can walk on the nice wide sidewalk. After all, the building is still under construction!

Then, as most of you are aware, we are discussing the future renovation of our current sanctuary. The scope of the project is not complete, but we are hoping to enlarge the platform area, where the choir can be seated on the same platform with the organ, piano, and pulpits, and extend our communion rail. We also hope to have pews for seating, stain glass windows, and new flooring. We also hope to remodel the foyer, by enlarging it by utilizing the existing kitchen space, as well as remodel the bathrooms. Then, we will be able to remodel the existing fellowship hall, to accommodate new adult Sunday School Classrooms, etc. Again, we will have to be patient, as these facilities will be under construction.

But, the greatest construction program around here is on our lives. Each of us is still in process of being recreated into the image of Christ our Lord. 1 Peter 2 says: “you, also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” I like that verse: “being built”. I know I may be in process of becoming a “new creation”, but I know God is not finished with me yet. And may I be bold enough to say as your pastor, I think all of us have not yet arrived, but still under construction. The problem arises, when we think we're just fine the way we are, so we don't allow God to work in us. What even happens sometimes, is that some of us don't see anything wrong with us just the way we are. Of course, we ignore the carnage left behind as we slash and burn going through life. No wonder some people simply avoid us.

My next sermon series will be focusing on Christians Under Construction. I will examine: Why Renovate? The Master Architect and Plan; A Proper Foundation; Choosing the Right Construction Team; Using the Best Materials; and Furnishing it with Love. I know I need a lot of work in becoming the person, the pastor, the husband, the dad, I need to be. Hope you will also be preparing your heart and life to be Under Construction! See you in your place of worship,