The Lord Builds

The Gymnasium, set up for the Confirmation banquet.

Major: Sporting Events

Minor: Kingdom Quest, Large Events, Food Service

What’s it used for?

• Kingdom Quest (1st – 5th Grade Sunday School)
• Youth Advantage Basketball.
• Other basketball leagues.
• Wednesday night volleyball.
• Preschool indoor playground/activity time.
• Vacation Bible School.

What are the challenges?

• Sunlight from the windows makes seeing balls difficult, which could lead to injury.
• Sunlight washes out video projection in certain areas.
• Poor acoustics.
• Inadequate lighting for special events.
• No permanent sound system.

What’s the vision?

• Add method for blocking light from coming in the windows for events needing less sunlight.
• Add sound dampening material to improve acoustics.
• Install sound system that is ready to be used after flipping a few switches to turn it on.
• Add additional lighting that can be used for special events.

The Hall of Joy, between main office hallway and gym.

Major: Entry to Gym, Restrooms

Minor: Small Gathering Area

What’s it used for?

• Kingdom Quest opening activities.
• Waiting area for the Gym.
• Confirmation banquet appetizers.

What are the challenges?

• None at this time.

What’s the vision?

• Touch up wallpaper and paint as needed.

Mercy, set up for Everyday Faith: My Bible

Half wall in Mercy, facing Hall of Joy

Hall of Joy, as seen from Mercy

Major: Classroom

Minor: Meetings, Small Meals

What’s it used for?

• Bible classes on Sunday morning.
• Meetings during the week.

What are the challenges?

• Because of the half wall facing the Hall of Joy, sound carries up from the Hall of Joy into Mercy, which interferes with classes and meetings in Mercy when the Gym is in use.

What’s the vision?

• Add sound dampening to half wall while maintaining “mezzanine” status of room for fire code.