There have been lots of building updates from The Springs – starting August 4th, once money started flowing from WELS CEF (Church Extension Fund). In just three months we have gone from bare dirt to a fully enclosed structure! As we’ve progressed, we realized a few snags but are working through them. A lot of different people are involved in various sub-committees working on things like: altar paraments and communion ware choices; the style and color of the pews and chairs; the color of the cement floor which will be stained. I have left a 3-ring binder with pictures at Shepherd – you can see the latest updates there, or you can follow us on Facebook for weekly updates.
We have no crystal ball, but the it would seem that we will see completion in February or March. We are still gathering funds through our “1 to 1” Faithful to the Finish Building Fund drive. To date, nearly $60,000 has been given, which when matched will be $120,000. The goal is to reach $300,000 by the time we close on our loan which will be in July of 2017. We are also selling bricks for $100 which will help raise fund for children’s ministry and perhaps some playground equipment. More information will be coming soon on this. The bricks will be placed outside in the fellowship plaza.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
We welcomed 7 new members on Oct. 8: Harry and Lydia Reed and their children, Lexi, Sia and JD who transferred to us from Mt. Olive Lutheran in Las Vegas. Standing next to me is Karen Cotton, and not pictured is Darlene Libro.
In September we also rejoiced with David and Karlee Boyd, whom the Lord blessed with a little boy, Flynn Scott Boyd. Also in September, the Lord called home to his side one of our oldest members, just a day shy of her 89th birthday, Bernice Baird. With these membership changes we now stand at 176 members and 136 communicants.
Thank you to all for your continued prayers and support!
Pastor Steven Hillmer