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Have You Heard ~ The Architecture Firm of RNL will update the progress for the master plan and design of the new Sunrise worship facility this Sunday, Aug. 29 at 11:45 in the Briargate Sanctuary.  The update will include a few progress drawings and a general idea of what will go where.  Please attend this meeting for firsthand information about where they are in the process.  

Church Council Update:

1. At the August 15 Church Council Meeting, Council approved hiring a consultant to assist RNL with the cost estimations for the new facility.  The Building Committee, based on interviews, selected Nunn Construction to assist with the pre-construction cost estimating. Sunrise Church has a great past working relationship with Nunn Construction, a key builder for the Briargate facility. They are a local company with a solid reputation.  Per the terms of the arrangement, payments for the services are deferred for a year, until Sept 2011, with the potential of being waived should they be selected for the full construction services.

2. At the same meeting, Council also approved hiring a consultant to assist with a future capital campaign to raise funds for the new worship facility at the Woodmen campus.  Based on the unanimous recommendation of the interview group, Horizons Stewardship was chosen. Horizons Stewardship is unique in its approach, focusing on helping churches live out their God-given vision, with PRAYER as the motivator. A feasibility-readiness study, lasting two to four months, will begin this fall.  The study has three parts: historical and present data analysis; leadership survey; and oral interviews. These will help determine the readiness and viability of a future campaign. The intention is to proceed with a capital campaign based on the feedback and timing recommendations from this feasibility study.  

Prayer Team Update:

It is exciting that the Prayer Path around the perimeter of the Woodmen property is nearly complete! We recognize and give thanks to Steve Boyce and all those who helped in this accomplishment. We encourage everyone to schedule time to walk or pray for the prayer path, incorporating it into your routine.  Watch for the future date to dedicate the Prayer Path. See you at the dedication!  

From Larry's Desk...

The Building Committee has given the highest priority to establishing and maintaining a high level of communication and dialogue with the church community throughout the process. This website provides one means to achieve our goal. We will post updates, seek comments, and answer questions through this medium.

When the Building Committee began the process in Fall 2008, it adopted a charter, which accompanies these comments.

The Building Committee continues to pray for God’s divine guidance knowing that if we are doing His will, the way will follow, as God desires. We ask that the church community continue to pray with us.

In God’s unfailing love,

Sunrise Building Committee
Larry Nichols, Chairman

Resources

• Building Committee Minutes
• Bond Drive
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Building Committee Charter
• Building Committee Photos
• Building Committee Forums

Bond Company:

Rives, Leavell and Co.
1-800-748-8877
www.rivesleavell.com