We are reading a book titled "Plan 4 It" by Tim Cool. Key points from the reading provide some structure in order to determine how to approach a master plan that will meet the needs of New Hope. As we journey through this process, we are compiling feedback received from people in the church, putting together ministry descriptions, assessing current budgets, considering feasibility of the cost of different building possibilities, as well as looking at sustainability of whatever facility we end up with. There are a lot of pieces to discuss! If you'd like to gain a deeper appreciation of the process, we invite you to purchase and read the book with us!
In a project of this magnitude, sub-committees are essential. While other committees are yet to be listed and formed, one sub-committee is already hard at work. The "gleaning team" has been working to take inventory of furniture, equipment, and construction materials at the hotel that could be of value, in order that they might be sold or donated. Several businesses are coming to look at various things for purchase even this week! Pawnee Mental Health has already picked up five bedrooms' worth of furniture to outfit their new homeless transition housing site. We donated the furniture to them, and they were beyond thankful. Upon learning of our heart to help people in poverty, they offered the possibility of starting some kind of partnership with our church in the near future. This could lead to some great possibilities for our church and those who personally desire to help our town's homeless population.
Please be praying for:
- Continued guidance and clarity for the core building team as they seek to work towards a master plan
- Pawnee Mental Health's transitional housing facility, as well as possible opportunities to minister there
- The gleaning team's work to sell and donate assets left behind
- That God would continue to work in powerful ways to glorify Himself through this building project
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