In Justin’s bulletin article last week, he wrote about how exciting it is to finally have our building project underway, and he is correct, it is an exciting time. Over the course of the next several weeks and months, you will see many changes taking place with the building.
With those changes comes challenges and adjustments. Some classrooms will become unavailable for use, e.g., Adult 1 and Adult 2 will be demolished to allow for the auditorium to be expanded. Also, a wall between the teen room and the 2-3 year old class will be removed which will give the teens some much needed additional space. One more change that will be very noticeable is the installation of a temporary wall in the auditorium. This wall will be 8’ from the north wall and run almost the length of the auditorium. With that change, a few chairs will be removed while construction continues behind the wall.
The elders, the renovation committee, and the contractor are working to keep our auditorium available for worship during construction, but it may require some of us to temporarily use a classroom for overflow if there is insufficient space in the auditorium. We have done this before, and we are confident that we can do it again while construction is ongoing. God has greatly blessed Walter Hill with growth and the opportunity to expand our facilities.
We will see some classes moving to other rooms temporarily and some classes combining with others, but the good news is that we will have classes for everyone.
We will do our best to communicate with you as these changes take place. As with any building project, schedules and plans are subject to change. We need not ask for your patience as we know how much you show your understanding and your trust all the time. Your commitment to the Walter Hill church family is evident by the love and fellowship you show for one another.
As the building undergoes renovation and expansion, maybe it is the right time for us to evaluate our own lives. Are there changes we need to make in our lives that will bring us closer to God and closer to one another? Living the Christian life is not a static state. We must continue to self-evaluate to make sure we are faithfully walking in the light.
Paul tells us in Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Let us all strive to be transformed daily, shunning the temptations of the world, and living a life that seeks the will of God. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, will walk with us every step of the way!