We should be worshipping in our new sanctuary next month! It’s hard to believe that just a few short months ago in July, 2009, I posted these photos of the ground breaking ceremony and early photos and now the carpeting is being installed. It has been way too long since I’ve been in the new construction to take photos.Our entire basement has changed and the old sanctuary will also be remodeled to make additional space for the youth groups, SWAT and Frontline. The carpet layers from Lincoln Nebraska were working hard to install this gargantuan number of yards of carpet. The low lights throw a beautiful row of rounded shadows at the front of the stage. The curves are repeated in several place in the new addition: windows, doors, outside lights, stage lights and the door into the coffee area. That seems to be a current trend in decorating and architechture – I’m seeing lots of it as I look through cabinet catalogues while planning for our own laundry room remodeling project.

This first photo was taken from the elevated multimedia area and shows the acoustical clouds used for noise control. They add an interesting architectural element to the area. As you can see there are already two projectors installed in the ceiling – I can’t wait to see how this will be used.

The arch in the door, pendant lights and rich colors will make this coffee area a real hot spot. Our coffee area is popular now but we are located in a pretty small area.

Can’t wait to see Bob Werntz play on this big, beautiful stage when he and Joyce return from Honduras next month!