The interior before the remodel. Note the large amount of paneling and high platform.
Detail of the front of the church.
The pews are dismantled and removed.
The pews are gone and the paneling has been removed.
The pews are gone and the paneling has been removed.
Services were held in the Fellowship hall during the remodeling.
Removing the damaged slate from the foyer.
When the carpet was removed we discovered the original carpet (in the isle) and the tile that was under the pews.
The platform is stripped and prep'd to be lowered.
Drywall starts going up to replace the removed paneling.
Working the trash pile. Everything had to be cut into small pieces to fit in the trash bin.
A trench was dug in the floor from the where the PA cabinet will be to the stage. This was cheaper than running cooper wire following a longer path.
The baptistery back wall is painted blue.
Much of the interior is painted. This is the back wall. The shelf is where the video projector will be placed.
The platform is lowered to its new height.
The screen is hung. The bracing is for the old curtains and will be removed.
The screen down. It also has a simple cover. The stained glass window is still visible when the screen is down. Note that part of the ceiling has been painted already.
The platform back wall is rebuilt. The columns are extended down to the new platform height.
Platform is mostly done. Stairs are in. Plywood is down. The doors have been lowered to the new height. Here they are wiring for the new PA system.
The spots lights go in. Finally, some lights for the platform!
The finished product. The new carpet is down, the refurbished pews are in and all the painting is done.
Looking from the platform towards the pews. This is the monitor that displays what is on the big screen to the pastor. It's also a good detail shot of the carpet.
Finished shot with the screen up. It still looks wonderful! Since this picture was taken some other changes have taken place (greenery added), so it doesn't look so plain.
We have been blessed by what God has done to remodel His house. This is just a brief overview of what has happened. The stories of God leading, not only in the remodeling building - but also in the remodeling of our lives, have been nothing short of miraculous. God is good!
Please stop by and visit if you are in our neighborhood.
