Tuesday, January 20, 2009

New beginnings...

Last furnace to be installed: Old decorations storage area

Toddler rooms

Toddler rooms

Hallway by new toddler entrance

Toddler commons area

Ramp to foyer

S.S. Office

Hallway to toddler wing

Hallway by basement restrooms

Bath shower wall

Metal foundation for concrete floor in bath (over old stairwell)

This is a year of new beginnings -
  • For our nation today in the inauguration of President Barak Obama.
  • For individuals with a fresh new beginning in this New Year...good time to start some new spiritual habits.
  • For families that have the opportunity to start together spiritually...afresh and anew .
  • For Columbus First Assembly in this Year to Rebound...we will rebound from the Flood of 2008!
Great beginning to the new theme for 2009. This really is the Year to Rebound. We will bounce back. We will reclaim our ministry space. We will initiate new and exciting ministries. We will resurrect our small group discipleship ministry. We will make preparations for our Church Dedication Service and Open House already scheduled for June 7, 2009.

On Sunday I preached a message on prayer entitled, "There's a knock at your door!" God spoke powerfully to everyone @ CFA concerning the need to be diligent in our prayers - as well as expectant in our anticipation of the answer! There will be a knock at your door...just be looking for it in your prayer life. God hears and He also answers too! You can listen to this message located at our website: columbusfirstassembly.org

Our rebuild has reached the painting stage in much of the ministry center space. Paint has been applied to most of the walls on the first floor, primarily the toddler wing and some hallways. Walls now are also going up in the two new bathrooms in the basement. The metal foundation for the concrete floor that will extend over the old stairway has been erected. Soon the concrete will be poured to complete that newly enlarged bathroom across from the fellowship hall.

The Lord provided us with a large check recently for our Flood Fund. This was a huge blessing and encouragement. We now stand out about $200,000 from rebuilding Debt Free! Keep praying and keep giving. God is helping us!

Thanks for your love and support!

Much love to all.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

GO TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pastor Donald Andreasen said...

You gotta love that statement from our Go Teamer! Thanks Malorie!