What's New

Last night, we had a local board meeting and Earl Prime, chair of the building committee, was invited to share an update of what has been discussed so far.  Out of that discussion, it has been decided to announce a general church meeting to be held May 3 in order to candidly talk about possible locations and building size.  We will meet again on May 17 for our annual meeting and at that time vote for a preferred location which will then be taken to the District for final approval.  Again I would ask that you take time to fast and pray for God's leading in this process.  Decisions like this are often difficult, yet as we fast and pray, God often has ways of showing us His will, and making mountains look like mole hills.  Thanks to Earl and the rest of the building committee for the hours they are putting in and the recommendations they are presenting to the board.   

The insurance situation was also brought up and the board has been updated as to where the insurance stands.  At this point we are simply waiting.  Earl Goudy has been asked to clean up our sight because of his generous offer to donate his time to that project.  However, due to circumstances, he will not be able to begin that work until Monday or Tuesday of next week.  The adjustor has a list of contents from the church that should be enough to warrant us receiving the maximum payout for contents of $30,000.  There has been a meeting with contractors to determine cost of replacing the old building and once they get back to the adjustor with their pricing, there should be a payment forthcoming from the insurance for the building. 

There is also damage to the parsonage that needs attention.  Quotes have been received from First on Site, an emergency restoration company, as well as Blair Mellor, a local contractor, for the necessary work.  We are again waiting on the insurance company to get back to us with their offer before we can begin the work.  That call should come within the next 2 days and then work can get underway with the repairs. 

Other difficult topics were discussed around the board table last evening as well, including ongoing conflicts in the church.  As your pastor, I wish to apologize to any of you who have been offended or disappointed in my actions over the last few months as events have unfolded.  It is my intent to handle any conflict according to directions that are laid out in the Scriptures, specifically Matthew 18, and I have felt that we have followed that protocol quite closely.  However, there are still some issues that need to be resolved, and as was stated by more than one of our board members, perhaps we expect a little more of our pastor.  The board has resolved to take whatever measures are at their disposal to bring reconciliation to a difficult situation.  Please be praying for God's hand in this as well. 

We have a wonderful group of men and women who have been given the confidence of the church to be our leaders.  They have a stressful year ahead as the building process unfolds and they continue to deal with the regular business of the church as well.  Please be praying for each of them, seeking wisdom for each as we undertake this project.  God is good, all the time!