Then it shall be, if you heed all that I command you,
walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight…
then I will be with you and build for you an enduring house. - 1 Kings 11:38 (NKJV)
SANCTUARY REFRESH
Transforming spaces,
TRAnsforming lives
Then it shall be, if you heed all that I command you,
walk in My ways, and do what is right in My sight…
then I will be with you and build for you an enduring house. - 1 Kings 11:38 (NKJV)
sanctuary
refresh VISION
God has been working at New Community for nearly 25 years. We have witnessed Him change so many lives. How do you measure the marriages that did not break apart, or the drugs to which our teens said no? How do you calculate God's physical protection over our children or the hearts that remained steady in troubled times? You can't. God's grace is immeasurable.
We are changing lives through the power of Jesus Christ!
Over the next four weeks, God is calling us to join Him in an initiative called Sanctuary Refresh. This initiative is about each of us taking our next step in faith, obedience and generosity as we continue to impact lives. Through the Sanctuary Refresh, we are asking you to grow deeper in your surrender to Christ. This generosity initiative calls for each member to contribute in order for us to finance as little as possible of the $450,000 goal.
God is so generous. Giving His only Son was His greatest expression of love. He desires that we follow His example as sacrificial givers in order to demonstrate our love for Him and others.
The vision of the Sanctuary Refresh is simple, biblical and long overdue. It calls for us to trust God for what we believe He wants us to do - reach more lives. We must be bold in our faith and prepare for the increase. Join me and my family and take the next step in generous, sacrificial giving on Sunday, May 20th.
In His Service,
Pastor Kevin E. James
New Community Bible Fellowship
THE PLAN
What: Raise as much as possible of the $450,000-$500,000 cost of the project in order for us to finance as little as possible. Renovations include:
When: May 20th, 2018 (One time offering)
Construction: Approximately 12 weeks
Why: Facilitate life change
Provide greater handicap accessibility
Cultivate stronger connection
Where: During the renovation, Sunday Services will be held in the lower Fellowship Hall
Who:
Executive Team: Pastor Kevin James, Elder Charles Domingue, Tanya James
Project Manager: Elder Charles Domingue
Architect: Levine Architecture & Design, Ltd.
General Contractor: Frontgate Construction Services Group, LLC
How You Can Help:
HOW YOU CAN HELP?
PRAY FOR THE SANCTUARY REFRESH:
WAYS TO SACRIFICE:
benefits of the sanctuary refresh
Below are just some of the benefits of our Sanctuary Refresh:
MORE WARMTH
We will experience greater community and more fellowship in our designed foyer and sanctuary.
MORE WORSHIP
With our expanded stage, we will have an enhanced worship experience where we can feature music, spoken word, drama, dance and more all to honor and glorify God.
MORE WORD
As our space is transformed, we will see lives transformed as more guests can come to hear the Word of God.
closing another chapter
by tanya james
After 20 years of worshipping, praying, preaching, hosting funerals, weddings, concerts and conferences, this space is finally getting the renovation it deserves. It has served us well and we are so very grateful!
I remember seeing this space for the first time and thinking, the outside is so beautiful, it's like a little British castle, but the inside uh... needs some work. We were happy though to call it home.
Even before it was ours, we marched around the building praying and claiming victory. We watched the Jewish congregation move out and literally march several miles down the road to their new Temple in Beachwood.
Over the years, I've cried in this room, experienced deeps joys in this room, witnessed Pastor Kevin and Minister Vann confront demons in this room. I've grown in my understanding of the Bible in this room. God has spoken to me so many times and challenged me to make hard decisions in this room - to sacrifice, to forgive, to continue leading when I've wanted to give up.
I've watched my husband endure some of his most painful moments - in this room.
But what has brought me the most joy, is knowing the many people who've learned to trust in Jesus in this room and all the quality life decisions that were made here. Couples finding power to stay together, parents remaining hopeful for their children, and men learning to lead.
I remember the couple that quit smoking at one of the all-night prayer vigils, and the man who confessed he wanted to take his life-instead he shared his struggle with Pastor Kevin. He's alive today. I think about the families that survived deep betrayal and are now thriving. Only God could do these things.
As we turn the page, we are trusting God to use us to do even more. So thank you for being a part of this story and for helping us change lives through the power of Jesus Christ.