Last Sunday night, the Church in Conference unanimously approved the proposed budget presented by the stewardship committee. This budget reflects a 10% increase over the 2012 budget. The bulk of this increase will go toward mission causes and toward maintenance and repairs on our church campus. This is a challenge budget that requires us to trust in God in order to meet it. It is not based on current giving patterns but on what we feel God can do through a church that is united in prayer, mission and generous giving. We are grateful for the stewardship committee's vision, for the congregational support and for each leader's contribution. Please continue to pray for the Lord's provision and that each member of Calvary would have the opportunity to discover the grace of giving.
The move out of the West Ed building has been completed. All of the offices that were there before will now be in either the Children's Building or the Main Building. The library will be in G104. Student Ministry will continue to meet in the Family Life Center (Gym). Although we are moved out of the West Ed, we are not completely moved in to our new spaces. We appreciate your patience in the weeks ahead as we complete this transition. Pardon our mess and the inconvenience.
This week the stained glass windows and the "corner stone" are being removed. One of our members has offered to store these along with the steeple, light fixtures and the like. Our desire is to, in the future, build a prayer room or chapel where some of these original items might be utilized.
Some have asked if they can have bricks as keepsakes from the building once it is torn down. We will keep some bricks on the property for those that desire to take them. We will announce the time and place where these can be picked up. Please encourage people not to help themselves to construction debris because we do not want anyone to get injured. We will place the bricks in a safe location and announce when individuals may come and pick them up. Although some have suggested selling the bricks, they will not be sold. If anyone desires to make a donation to the building fund, they are welcome to it but there will be no money exchange when bricks are picked up.
The asbestos abatement and the demolition were scheduled to start this week. However, due to a permit delay with the State of Texas, the abatement date has been moved to the week of November 26.
I would like to once again express my sincere appreciation to all of the staff who has worked hard to accomplish the move and to adjust to the changes. We are extremely grateful to all the volunteers who have packed boxes, moved stuff and helped make this process much easier. Of course, we recognize the hard work of coordinating all of this by James McGinnis. Thanks to all!
As we approach Thanksgiving week, let's take time to thank God for:
- Calvary's rich heritage
- The wonderful things that happened in the original building
- Our current facilities that allow us to continue the legacy of touching lives in the name of Christ
- The beautiful people that make up the Calvary family
- The bright future that God has for us as we grow in our knowledge of Him and as we make him known to the nations
- Those who give generously each week to make sure the ministry at Calvary continues
- Those who serve whole heartedly to give leadership to the multiple ministries at Calvary
Let us count our blessings!
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