BUILDING UPDATE
THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW
“ . . . but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings
like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Dear Southern Hills Church Family:
Those wonderful words of Scripture remind us that the Lord’s timing is always right and our
objective is to seek Him with all our heart and join Him where He is at work.
In October of 2023 the church approved a plan to build additional Preschool and Children’s
space, an indoor playground, as well as a new and enlarged entrance on the south end of our
current building. In addition, a new driveway from Pennsylvania Avenue would be constructed
to better facilitate traffic flow and provide a safer entrance and exit for our families.
The church approved a budget of $9.8 million for the entire project which would be paid through a
combination of current building funds and money given or pledged for this project.
As the economy fluctuated throughout 2024 it became evident that the project costs were
increasing to around $11 million plus. At that time, we decided to look at some design changes
to cut costs, while keeping the desired planned spaces.
The primary change in the update,
which presents a significant price reduction, is to build an outdoor, completely-covered
playground. We will still have the same space and equipment that we would have had in the
indoor playground, only the outdoor playground will not be completely enclosed or
cooled/heated. This plan still adds the same amount of additional preschool and children
classroom spaces as well as a beautiful new and spacious entrance into the south end.
Our general contractors have been working hard over the past several months to find cost
saving possibilities and the Lord has blessed.
The total project cost is now under $9 million.
Over the next month we will be sending you updated information on the project as well as
renderings of the buildings for you to prayerfully consider. Our goal is that on Sunday evening,
September 21, we will have an opportunity as a church family to vote on the redesign and be
ready to pursue completion of the fund-raising aspect of this vital project.
May we all join our hearts together in seeking the Lord’s will and His timing. Please be in prayer
and be watching for weekly updates along the way. If you have any questions or thoughts, I
truly desire your counsel and wisdom. I look forward to a great month of seeking God’s will.
In Christ,
Douglas O. Melton
Pastor
“ . . . but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings
like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Dear Southern Hills Church Family:
Those wonderful words of Scripture remind us that the Lord’s timing is always right and our
objective is to seek Him with all our heart and join Him where He is at work.
In October of 2023 the church approved a plan to build additional Preschool and Children’s
space, an indoor playground, as well as a new and enlarged entrance on the south end of our
current building. In addition, a new driveway from Pennsylvania Avenue would be constructed
to better facilitate traffic flow and provide a safer entrance and exit for our families.
The church approved a budget of $9.8 million for the entire project which would be paid through a
combination of current building funds and money given or pledged for this project.
As the economy fluctuated throughout 2024 it became evident that the project costs were
increasing to around $11 million plus. At that time, we decided to look at some design changes
to cut costs, while keeping the desired planned spaces.
The primary change in the update,
which presents a significant price reduction, is to build an outdoor, completely-covered
playground. We will still have the same space and equipment that we would have had in the
indoor playground, only the outdoor playground will not be completely enclosed or
cooled/heated. This plan still adds the same amount of additional preschool and children
classroom spaces as well as a beautiful new and spacious entrance into the south end.
Our general contractors have been working hard over the past several months to find cost
saving possibilities and the Lord has blessed.
The total project cost is now under $9 million.
Over the next month we will be sending you updated information on the project as well as
renderings of the buildings for you to prayerfully consider. Our goal is that on Sunday evening,
September 21, we will have an opportunity as a church family to vote on the redesign and be
ready to pursue completion of the fund-raising aspect of this vital project.
May we all join our hearts together in seeking the Lord’s will and His timing. Please be in prayer
and be watching for weekly updates along the way. If you have any questions or thoughts, I
truly desire your counsel and wisdom. I look forward to a great month of seeking God’s will.
In Christ,
Douglas O. Melton
Pastor
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