Overview Of New Building Project

The idea that we needed to expand our facilities stemmed from present space needs in our Sunday School, School and other ministries conducted throughout the week.

The Leadership decided to do a Facilities Needs Assessment that was completed in March 2003. The study showed that all ministries indicated that they could use more space for current and future growth needs. This study led the Leadership to form a Building Committee to research the possibilities of expansion.

After extensive research, the congregation voted in March 2005 to move forward with the following project (floor plan and highlights listed below). Beacon Construction was hired to oversee our building project.

A capital campaign was conducted in the fall of 2004 with both church and school families. With the money raised, the congregation approved the following plan (Phase I) as a start to our overall building expansion.

We hope to break ground in the fall of 2005. Once Phase I is completed and/or paid for, the Building Committee will research the next building phase and the process will continue with congregation approval; additional funding will be solicited from the congregation/school families until the entire project is completed.

“Our Best For His Glory” Phase I Highlights

Based on input from both the church and school, Phase 1 of the new education wing will be a 156’ x 60’ two-story facility in which the first floor would be finished and the second story shelled for future completion. It would be located adjacent to the present Fellowship Hall. Highlights include:

  1. Church and School Administrative offices
  2. (4) New classrooms- one of these rooms would be set up for church use but could be used by both church/school
  3. (1) Library
  4. (1) Computer Lab
  5. (1) Restroom facilities for both men and women
  6. (Apx. 16) additional parking spaces in front of the new facility
  7. The playground needs to be shifted towards Ashmoor Drive.
  8. The current office area (apx. 500 sq. ft.) would be vacated and could be used for other ministry

The estimated cost of this facility:
9,360 sq. ft. = $1,030,000.00 (First Story Only)
9,360 sq. ft. = $ 515,000.00 (Second Story Shell)
$1,545,000.00

Also included in the first phase is the refurbishing of the Fellowship Hall into a gymnasium/family life center. The estimated cost based on current information is $80,000 to $100,000.

"Our Best For His Glory" Whole Project Highlights

Worship Services

  • An expanded sanctuary will seat 410 worshipers on the first floor and 128 in the balcony area.


  • The balcony will be handicapped accessible for attendees and choir members.


  • Audiovisual control panels will expand our capacity to enhance services with audiovisual aides.


  • The new Narthex is more convenient from parking areas and to the rest of the building. It is easy to enter and provides a more welcoming atmosphere for greeting and fellowship.

Church and School Administration

  • Church and school staff will have new offices with greater workspace for each.

Click on above image for enlarged drawing of both levels

Church Ministries

  • The current Fellowship Hall will be converted to a gym-family life center.


  • The regulation-sized gym will be extremely valuable and used regularly by children in our school, our youth ministries and Sunday school programs. It will also be available for large church fellowship events.


  • Showers are included in the plans for the gym.


  • A large quiet parlor with kitchen facilities will be available for meetings of ministries like Owls, His Helping Hands, Bible study groups, and others.


  • Our church school ministry will be blessed with 15 expanded classrooms. One of these will be dedicated to a much needed computer lab. These classrooms will also be used for Sunday schools classes.

Building and Grounds Enhancements (provided by the latest building design)

  • The latest design provides a total of 160 parking spaces, 30 more than the original concept.


  • The front entry and portico provides easy access to both church and school facilities.


  • Space utilization has been enhanced and the design allows for higher energy efficiency.


  • Green space and play area has increased by 40%.


  • Four new bathrooms larger than those currently available in Fellowship Hall are part of the design.


  • An elevator will make all areas accessible to everyone.