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Here are a couple of cool ‘birds-eye’ views of construction progress!

BUILDING ADDITION -

 I hope all of you have had the chance to see the work that has been done to date.  It is exciting to see some walls and roof deck in place.  Because of the unending snow events, we have switched gears a bit and will not remove the lounge roof until spring weather is in place.  Instead, work is focusing on closing in the new office area and making it weather proof so that all trades can get working in that area in a timely manner.  This unusual spring weather has made life interesting for all of us.
I enjoyed our conversations at the congregational meeting on April 7th.  Thank you for approving the rebuild of the east parking lot and for your thoughts and support of the items on the WISH LIST.  I look forward to being able to continue to move ahead with items that have been set aside and hopefully can be moved back into the project.  If you have any questions or suggestions about this, please let us know.
                                                                                             Bob Monson

 BUILDING GIVING -
wish list: a list of desired but often realistically unobtainable items <a wish list of useful changes> 
(from Miriam Webster’s online dictionary)

     Webster’s definition may apply in much of the world.  But I don’t think it fits for Olivet.  I am completely convinced that the wish list compiled by our Building Committee and Church Council is not only realistically attainable, but virtually certain to come true.
     As we move forward, some of the larger numbers for a particular goal will be broken down into smaller bite-sized pieces.  For instance, the expense for furniture will be itemized giving a person or family the opportunity to purchase a desk or chair for the office or a sofa for the new narthex.
     Take a look at the list below, and know this:  the generous people of Olivet Lutheran Church (in my experience) not only meet the challenges that are placed before them, they exceed them!!!
 Install Elevator                                 $70,000.00                                        
New Narthex Art Piece                   $50,000.00                     
Security                                                $12,000.00
East Entrance Heated Sidewalk   (PURCHASED)
Garage                                                    $20,000.00 
Office / Narthex Furniture            $150,000.00
 Remodel Existing Office Area        $60,000.00  
East Entrance Canopy                        $37,500.00                     
               
                                                                                Pastor Jeff Sandgren

BUILDING COMMUNITY -

  Mother’s Day. Quilter’s Sunday. Music Sunday. Last day of Sunday & Wednesday Schools. Confirmation classes wrap up. “Lake season” begins. The Day of Pentecost arrives.  Graduations happen. Certainly, (this year…) a flood fight visits our community once again.
 May is an active month in the church’s life. We in this faith-family are deeply blessed by God’s Spirit moving among us. This month becomes a time to celebrate the height and depth and breadth of Christ’s mercy and love. Personally, I greatly look forward to worship on May 12th. We’ll celebrate Mother’s Day as our Sunday School presents a special program for all women. Our sanctuary will burst in color as quilts decorate pews and rails before our quilters send them off to Lutheran World Relief. Scores of musicians lead our worship, raising both voices and souls to Heaven’s glory. It is always a day to anticipate, enjoy and remember.
 We need these times to celebrate. In the midst of everyday triumphs and trials, tragedies and rejoicings, celebration is necessary. Grab hold of such occasions. Let the joys and promises of Christ carry you through the living of each day.
 May the peace and celebration of the Lord be with you always.
 

                                                                              Pastor Kris Gorden

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