We’re finally seeing some results of our daring action nearly a year ago to sell the church building.
Beluah Tabernacle is moving in.
It will be good to see so many people using the building again.
And, we will have to learn how to live together as we continue to downsize the space we use in the building.
While title has not yet been transferred, we have entered into an arrangement with
Beluah Tabernacle to lease all of space in the entire building we are not using until settlement.
The lease is beneficial to both parties giving them a place to worship and carry on their ministries,
as well as providing us with an income closely approximating what we will have once the sale goes through.
Once again Christ Church is at the forefront of innovation –
having spawned the use of broadcasting services and lessons directly into the homes of shut-ins through the facilities of the telephone system,
as well as the well-known meals-on-wheels program,
just to name a couple of past innovations started here.
The sale of the church building with accompanying lease-back of space for continuing ministry has not often been tried.
But, we have a building that accommodates such a proposal – and we have a buyer that is agreeable to the arrangement.
It promises to be a win-win situation for everybody.
Now, it will take some adjustment and will require changes in how we do things as we learn to live together sharing the building with Beluah Tabernacle.
Stay tuned for further announcements.
Once things settle down and new routines are developed, we will begin exploring what our church and ministry may look like in the years to come.
For now, patience and hospitality are virtues to be practiced.
In the near future, inspired dreams and visions will be encouraged as our new ministry emerges.
Please continue to remember in prayer your church and those who are working so hard to enable this move to provide for the continuation of our ministry at Christ Church.
Meanwhile, plan to be here Easter Sunday – and invite a friend – or two – or three.
During the past year, the top priority was to maintain the Sunday morning worship services –
and this will remain a top priority in the year to come as well.
Our services during Holy Week will continue to be special.
We will remember and celebrate the parade as Jesus entered Jerusalem on
Palm Sunday March 28, 10:00 am.
Our Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service of communion and lights will be April 1 at 7:30 pm.
And, of course, the highlight of the year, our Easter Service will be April 4 at 10:00 am.
Let’s fill the chapel wall to wall, shoulder to shoulder, to celebrate the birthday of whole new world.
See you in church –
and bring someone with you.
