Why are we expanding and renovating?

In the year 2000 our average church attendance was 96 people. In 2010 our average had risen to 177 or an 84% increase, and our programs have increased exponentially. Our church facility is in constant use day and night with our programs, missions and outreach services. Simply put, we are out of room, but by the grace of God, our church family keeps growing!

The Renovations and Expansion Will Provide:

• A Fellowship Hall with twice our current capacity
• 7 – 8 classrooms
• Provision for a new and updated kitchen and pantry
• An additional set of bathrooms
• More than 300 sq ft added storage
• A more spacious library and session room
• Provision for a new and larger choir room
• A workroom for preparing teaching materials, bulletins and the newsletter
• A more accommodating Pastor’s office
• An office and work area for the Director of Christian Education

2011 Construction & Time Line*

• Jan 1 – Mar 30 - Foundation preparation, retention pond
• April 1 – May 15 - Exterior walls, halls and room sections
• May 15 – June 30 - Roof structure
• July 1 – July 30 - Electrical, plumbing, HVAC
• Aug 1 – Aug 30 - Interior, electrical/ plumbing fixtures
• Sept 1 – Sept 30 - Final inspections
• Oct 15 - Acceptance and open for use

* Dates are approximations.

Many factors can alter the projected schedule.

Professional Services

Design – Ann Collier, Oakley-Collier Architects

Contractor – Scott Bradley, Bradley-Barnes Construction (church member)

Funding – Patrick Boykin, First Citizens Bank

Expansion Committee Moderators

Moderator – Faye H. Smith

Design & Construction – Troy Slaughter, Scott Woodard, Larry Powell

Interior Design & Furnishings – Bettie Slusser, Becky Copenhaver

Capital Campaign – Fran Young, Mark McLamb

Capital Campaign Subcommittee Moderators – Debi Taylor, Clara Hare, Sally Hillbeck, Jason Clamme, Harrison Clark, Cindy Snead, George Rose, Matt Thompson

- Among the founding principles of the Building Expansion Committees in 2005 was that all church members are welcome on any of the committees. The moderators have been appointed by the Session. -

$1,000,600 – Expansion cost

$1,000,600 – Bank line of credit, 15 year note at 5.75%

Contingency reserves - $375,000 (+/-)

Other long term church debts - $0

Did you know? As of the end of 2010, we had received $516,000 in contributions toward the cost of the expansion.