Building Project

Because of the need for more space for worship and classrooms and dining, the church took a big step in faith and trusted God to begin the new building with groundbreaking on June 15, 2003 and excavation beginning July 6, 2003. God’s people have been faithful with their prayers and giving and the project has become a reality. We have a long way to go to finish, but we believe God is in it and it will happen.

Phase I included the foundation, steel building, backfill, doors, insulation, floor supports, flooring, brick work, and rain gutters. Water and sewer were roughed into the building.

Phase II involved completing the sanctuary. This included the walls, stage, back stage attic and ramp, sound-projection booth, heating, air conditioning, speakers, electrical, and lights. Some of the men of the church designed the sanctuary ceiling and lighting plan. What a fantastic idea. Chairs (400) were purchased and delivered and we are awaiting the carpeting which should be installed by mid February 2006. As soon as carpeting is installed, we will move in. When we move in, the old sanctuary will be used for dining and multi-purpose. Also, the organ has been rewired and advice was given on where to place the speakers, by organ master, Andy Seitz of Billings.

Phase III will be to complete the center section consisting of rest rooms, class rooms, and a large youth room up stairs. Work has begun and finances will have to be raised for materials.

Phase IV will be to complete the gymnasium. This will be an important part of our ministry to reach many new people.

Phase V is to finish the outside landscaping and parking areas. An outdoor master plan was secured from a firm in Billings. In 2005, dirt was spread to bring the front lot up to the building doorway grade and gravel was spread over the parking area in front of the new building. We expect to move some trees there in the spring of 2006.

Phase VI – Some money has been coming in for a garage for storing the church van, trailer and lawn care equipment, and to serve as a maintenance shop.