Building Project, Phase 1, Interesting Facts - Contributed by Bob Tennie

• Originally the addition was going to be on the west side of the existing property, and it had a different Architect and plans.
  
• The congregation decision to proceed with the addition won by a vote of 105 to 1.
  
• We had to relocate the electrical lines around the building before construction could begin.
  
• Getting all the permits and paper work was a struggle.
  
• The blue prints were 20 pages and the specs book was 250 pages.
  
• Construction was delayed 2 weeks because of heavy spring rains.
  
• Often during construction when it rained, Pastor's office and the old preschool room became flooded.
  
• A major construction cost was the requirement to add a sprinkler system to the old building and to add a larger water main into the building.
  
• Labor's for Christ were considered as an option to lower the cost, but a tight labor supply in the area for sub-contractors prevented it.
  
• It was estimated the church saved about $6000 in sales tax through our tax-exempt status.
  
• Many members signed their names and wrote inspirational messages on the plywood walls during construction.
  
• There was a countdown clock running in the fellowship hall during construction as the workers nervously watched it...they had promised it would be completed in the timeframe to meet our preschool schedule.
  
• An overlooked exhaust fan in the slop sink room ended up costing an additional $470 in other changes.
  
• Over 1000 invitations were given prior to the dedication.
  
• 15 of the laborers attended the church dedication.
  
• Members donated all the furniture for the new addition.