A brief update on the progress of restoring the church building; we will be able to enjoy worship this Sunday using the fellowship hall as a temporary sanctuary. The service contractor has worked diligently to meet our September 5th goal. While some finishing touches are left to be done, the space is safe and usable for worship. This will alleviate any concerns we might have about a meeting location in the instance of foul weather. The next priority is returning the Sunday School wing to a usable state. Work to this end has already begun, with the carpet being removed from the hallway and pastor’s office. The contractor is being particularly thorough in cleaning and considerate of the safety of this area, given this space will be frequented by children following restoration.
Having shared the news I offer a fact for your edification. The Greek word most often translated in the scripture as “church” (ekklesia) has no reference to a building, but calls to “an assembly of Christians gathered for worship in a religious meeting” or “the whole body of Christians scattered throughout the earth”. I pray the church, in this biblical sense, remain our focus throughout the process of rebuilding.
