The main room, set up for Cornerstone Confirmation class.

Couches, used for HS Sunday School

Game tables in basement

Major: Youth Ministry

Minor: Activities, Large Gatherings/Classes, Social

What’s it used for?

• Cornerstone Confirmation classes meet here around 5 tables on Thursday evenings.
• High School Sunday School on the couches and around tables, depending on the lesson.
• Remix (6th-8th grade youth) events.
• Crossroads (9th-12th grade youth) events.
• Sue Steege’s short courses.
• Ladies AA group.
• Events (classes, seminars, training, etc.)  for 60-100 people around tables.

What’s are the challenges?

• Many electrical outlets don’t work.
• There is no dedicated sound system.
• There is no dedicated projection system.
• Furniture is in poor condition.
• Lighting is average.
• Stage is unusable for activities as it’s currently used for storage of existing movable stage.
• There is no functional kitchen/food serving area.

What’s the vision?

• Upgrade core utilities (electrical, plumbing, ventilation).
• Convert stage area into Café with comfortable seating, a la Panera Bread or Starbucks.
• Add moveable wall to stage to section off Café into a separate classroom for Sunday School and small meetings that require a more intimate setting.
• Add kitchenette for light cooking and food warming duties.
• Add digital projection wall and mounted equipment.
• Add sound system design for voice amplification and background music.
• Upgrade furniture to include 2-3 seating areas for 5-7 people for use in small group discussions.
• Remove accordion dividers.
• Add curtains that can be used for temporarily closing off a section of the main room into a usable classroom.
• Replace existing lighting with a combination of dimmable and on/off style lights.
• Add storage space for the movable stage.
• Add storage space for sound and computer equipment.

Stuff We’re Thinking About

• Eric suggested the possibility of using the basement as an alternative worship venue.

Jesus Jungle, at the foot of the stairs.

Major: Youth Ministry

Minor: Meetings of 12-18 people

What’s it used for?

• 7th-8th Grade Sunday School.
• Vacation Bible School Station.

What are the challenges?

• Some electrical outlets don’t work.
• Room configuration is a challenge.

What’s the vision?

• Convert the room to a nice conference room, complete with large table, chairs and AV equipment for projection and laptops.
• Add some cabinets/counter tops and a sink to allow for light food and drink preparation.

Compassion, also known as the "old" kitchen.

Major: Youth Ministry

Minor: Small meetings of 5-10 people

What’s it used for?

• 6th Grade Sunday School.
• Small meeting space.

What are the challenges?

• Cabinets/Counters take up unnecessary space.
• Water damage in the ceiling from utility sink on 1st floor.
• Water damage to floor tiles.
• Poor drainage in floor.

What’s the vision?

• Divide the room into two spaces.  The smaller space would be a dedicated prayer chapel, the larger would remain a small classroom.
• Repair leaks in pipes.
• Replace flooring.

The mechanical room, off the basement.

Major: Mechanical Equipment

Minor: Maintenance supplies/equipment

What’s it used for?

• Boiler heats the church.
• Utility sink for cleaning in the basement.
• Electrical panels/circuit breakers for basement.
• Main power for the facility.

What are the challenges?

• Boiler works, but is 50 years old and inefficient.
• Leaky pipes in the room.
• Poor sink access for mopping.

What’s the vision?

• Replace boiler.
• Update sinks.
• Replace piping as needed.