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Hello,

On behalf of the Board of Elders and the Building Committee, we would like to thank you for your support of our “Open the Door (OTD)” campaign. We deeply appreciate the ways you’ve partnered with us this past year especially your prayers and generous financial contributions.

In order to update the congregation on the progress of the building project, an informational Special General Meeting was held on June 4.  This letter is a brief summary of what was discussed at that SGM. Meeting minutes and PowerPoint slides are available from the church office if you wish to access them.

The Building Committee Report Summary:

  • The primary purposes of the renovations are to provide proper space for our children’s ministries, provide space that can be used by the community and build a foundation for the growth of the Church that will meet the needs of the next generation.
  • Originally, the building project was budgeted at $4.2 million including a small ancillary budget of $120,000. As of June 4th, 2017 we are looking at an estimated $4.5 million project (final cost will be known in August).
  • Most of the cost overruns are due to several unexpected variables (new boiler and pumps, rebuilding of a sheer wall between the sanctuary and new foyer, new stucco on original building which will prevent future leaking, remove and replace backfill around new foundation, upgrading all light fixtures to LED, drywall costs to an additional basement storage room). These and other smaller items have totaled over $275,000 in additional costs.
  • The building committee has sought to be fiscally responsible and discerning as it has been faced with these unforeseen costs. Every effort has been made to keep the project within its original scope and budget.
  • We anticipate possession of the building at then end of august with a return to regular services and programming sometime in September.

The Finance Committee Report Summary:

  • Giving has been faithful toward both the General Fund and Open the Door pledges for the building project. By carefully managing our expenses, we expect to be very close to a balanced operating budget for 2016-2017.  Praise God!
  • Our prayer is that by December 2017, we will be left with a $1.5 million mortgage. For this to happen, we will need to raise an additional $775,000 beyond what has already been pledged or donated to the OTD project. We invite those who have not yet contributed financially to join the rest of the church family in the discipline of sacrificial giving. if you’d like to know how you can get involved, please contact the church office.
  • We will be putting a committee together over the summer to proactively address this shortfall and complete the OTD campaign this year. Again, please let the office know if you’d like to help.

We are grateful for God’s providence over this project and for your willing support. Please pray for the Elders and the Building Committee as they continue to provide leadership in the coming months. If you have further questions, you are welcome to contact either one of us at any time. For those of you who would like a more complete explanation of this project, visit  our website at: www.cochranealliance.com/about-cac/open-the-door

In service,

Franc Godri
Board of Elders Chair

Ken Morris
Building Committee Co-Chair  

Open the Door Progress Report

What's Next?

  • Complete exterior stucco and rockwork
  • Tiling finishes
  • Flooring installation begins
  • Install kitchen cabinets  

What is OTD (Open the Door)?

Check it out here.