Tuesday, May 20
Ah yes, the dungeon entrance—now with fewer menacing pipes and more friendly humans in neon.
They did wave, right after I took this.
I blinked, the moment passed, and now we have this stoic masterpiece.
You’re welcome.
Meanwhile, behind the building: The Great Pipe Heist of 2025 continues.
No witnesses, no fingerprints, just a perfectly executed plan involving a backhoe (or a fronthoe?) and an unmarked trench.
Ah yes, the return of the lone upright pipe—still standing. Still unexplained.
Also making a cameo: a mysterious cluster of knobs and gauges that look one step away from launching a weather balloon… or brewing espresso.
If this turns out to be a backup system for Sunday morning coffee, I fully support it.
Well, this is not where I expected the pipe to reappear.
Apparently, this is where the sewage line comes out??
Which is strange, because I was sure it was headed for those manholes near the TCA cafeteria.
So either the pipe took a hard left… or I have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about.
Let this be a gentle reminder: not all tour guides are reliable.
Especially when they’re making things up as they go.
Thursday, May 22
Technically, the focus here should be the dirt pile. But I need to talk about what’s happening in the alley behind it.
You see it, right? The one lined with AC units??
Why are there string lights overhead like it’s some kind of back-alley block party??
Is this where the students hang out on Wednesdays? Did I miss an invite? Should I bring snacks?
If anyone runs into Pastor Mark, maybe just… casually ask. I’m asking for a friend. ????
Pipe assembly appears to be going well—or at least artistically.
It’s giving modern sculpture meets utility install.
I’ll give it a ten out of ten for use of zip ties and wood planks.
Our tiniest excavator hasn’t moved in a couple days. Which, to be fair, is also how I feel after being wrong about several pipe routes this week. ????
Some weeks are all about digging. Others are about waiting—and trusting God knows what He’s building, even if I don’t.
This was one of those weeks. In more ways than you know.
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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