???????????????????????? HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!! ????????????????????????
I’m so grateful to God to live in a country where I can go to church, worship Jesus freely, and post whatever I want about construction—(even when I have no idea what I’m talking about).
Now, here’s some exciting news just for you: This Sunday, Pastor Eric will announce a challenge to reach 60% of our $8 million goal in 60 days. And we’re only $86K away!
You’re hearing this first—before anyone else at church.
So, if any of you happen to have a tin coffee can buried in your backyard full of millions of dollars’ worth of Civil War money, now’s the time to put it to good use! ????
Thanks for following along with all the progress and laughs—can’t wait to share what’s next!
—Krista
Thursday, June 18 & 19
Yes, these photos are from two weeks ago—but I just got these AWESOME drone shots from our AWESOME JRJ Construction Team and had to share them with you!!
Tuesday, July 1
This is the future stage area of the new Worship Center!
(Retaining walls first, then a big ol’ slab of concrete.)
It may not look like much yet, but one day there will be lights, instruments, teaching, and worship happening right here.
Lord, may the people who stand on this stage always point us to You.
Behold: the return of our medieval torture device. This time in mini dungeon form, tucked neatly into what will one day be the stage area.
So yes—this is where worship will happen. Possibly also where dramatic reenactments of Acts 16 will take place.(Probably not. But wouldn’t that be something.)
LOL – now raise your hand if you just Googled Acts 16 to see what I was talking about. ????‍♀️????‍♂️????
(You’re among friends. No judgment. I had to Google it, too.)
Sadly, they capped our confetti cannons.
(Yes, I now know they were not actual confetti cannons. They’re part of the fire suppression system or something equally non-festive but important… But let me have this moment.)
Thursday, July 3
Look! Look!
They’re doing stuff outside the Student Ministry Building!!
This is the beginning of eventually getting to use that part of the parking lot again!!
(Photo courtesy of Pastor Eric’s window. I’m using it while he’s gone. It’s fine. He’ll find out when he reads this.)
Later that day…
Oooooooh!!! I didn’t know it was a concrete pouring day!!
(Photo courtesy of Pastor Chris’s office. Yes, I’ve now officially accessed multiple offices in the name of construction journalism. He’s on sabbatical, and honestly—I’m shocked no one’s toilet papered his office yet. Might have to remedy that.)
Obviously, I had to run downstairs to video this feat!!!
I used to be like, “Ugh… construction update. I guess, if I have to.”
Now I’m like, “YAY!! It’s concrete pouring day!!! Hand me some rainboots and let me do a full Lucille Ball grape-stomping moment—but with concrete!!”
Yep. They’re all avoiding eye contact with the lady who keeps taking photos like a big nerd ????.
(It’s fine. They do the work. I do the awkward photo stalking.)
These guys show up every day with a lot on their plates—families, jobs, worries, and joys. If you get a moment, say a quick prayer for them. Ask God to give them strength, wisdom, and peace.
That afternoon…
And the concrete pouring just keeps going!! This time it’s for the retaining walls around the stage-slash-mini dungeon.
What are they going to do with that mini dungeon?
Backup baptismal? Secret choir warmup room? Trapdoor escape hatch for pastors? Underground espresso bar?
I vote for the espresso bar.
And I will gladly volunteer as tribute to go to a dungeon that serves lattes.
Once again, I’m nerding out—filming the highly technical art of concrete pouring.
Okay, fine. It’s just a guy scooting plywood so the concrete doesn’t splash.
But I don’t like messes either—just ask my kids. So I totally get him.
C’mon. You can admit it—you watched the video.
You know you’re nerding out with me.
Okay (laughing)… I had to end on this one. I just CAN’T with this upside-down underwear guy ????
LOLOLOLOL.
I actually left campus… then turned around and came back just to take this picture.
That’s how committed I was.
I mean—look at him.
The cape. The stance. The whitey tighties.
I can’t explain it. I mean, I should wrap this update up with something super spiritual and profound. I just—can’t. ????
Obviously, I have middle school level humor.
All you boy moms get me.
(Pastor Eric probably reeeeeealy regrets letting me have the reins of this construction update. ????)
About These Updates
This is a casual, behind-the-scenes look at the Worship Center construction at Trinity. I’m Krista Gordon, Communications Director, armed with a phone camera and curiosity, a pretty consistent track record of confusing water pipes with electrical things, and an AI buddy who helps turn my construction confusion into comedy.
I may not know much about construction, but here’s one thing I do know: as Pastor Eric often reminds us, “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” (Psalm 127:1). Watching this Worship Center rise right outside our offices is a tangible reminder that our true foundation is built on Christ alone.
To Him be all the glory!
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