Tuesday, July 8
Well well well, what do we have here??
I’m calling them lift thingies until someone hands me the official term. (Anyone? Anyone? Brent? Randy? Is Randy even on these email updates??)
Also, please tell me I’m not the only one tempted to sneak on and see just how high it goes. ????
And do you see those gray stacks in the background? Those are THE BEAMS for our new Worship Center!!! (cue heavenly music)
We’ve been all about the foundation for weeks, but now?
WE’RE GOING VERTICAL, BABY!
Alright, alright… this is not exactly the sidewalk we were promised, but hey — we can work with this!
Honestly, if we’re cutting costs anywhere, I’d much rather it be here than fewer stalls in the women’s bathroom.
Can I get an amen, ladies??
I’m kidding, I know — it’s just for the big trucks.
Although honestly, after seeing these heavy-duty mats, I’m starting to think I need something like this at home before my kids come barreling in.
And around the back of the building, we’re just over here… watching concrete dry.
(Riveting stuff, folks. Truly edge-of-your-seat entertainment.)
Please enjoy this very professional drawing of what the old driveway used to look like.
Yes, those yellow squiggles are supposed to represent the curve.
Yes, I realize it looks like a spaghetti noodle accident.
Anyway — the point is, it’s straight now, and I cannot wait to try backing up here.
(Of course, my husband is probably already rolling his eyes because he knows I can’t back up even when it’s straight.)
And because I’m nothing if not thorough… here’s a little visual me and ChatGPT whipped up to represent the old driveway vs. the new one.
???? The orange dashed line = old driveway, aka the “wiggly swoosh” that sent me backing into the grass.
???? The green straight line = new driveway, aka “glorious straightness.”
Honestly, this might be the most useful chart I’ve ever seen.
Here we have it: The Stage.
Honestly, all that’s missing is a stick figure of Pastor Joel on top, practicing a few warm-up notes.
(Should I draw it? Don’t tempt me.)
Could I resist drawing Pastor Joel?
No. No, I could not.
(You’re welcome.)
Wednesday, July 9
Y’ALL!!!! I was NOT THERE when they started putting up the beams!!! ????
GASP! I missed the moment!!!
Luckily, I’ve now roped more people into my cause. (cue satisfied smirk and slow, scheming finger temple)
Shanen, our TrinityKIDS Director, came through with this shot of the first beam already up — the moment we’ve all been waiting for!!!
And she also got this stellar video of them picking up a beam with a forklift.
While watching, is anyone else on the edge of their seat, biting their fingernails, silently screaming in their head, “DON’T SCRAPE THE LOBBY FLOOR! DON’T SCRAPE THE LOBBY FLOOR!!!”
Or is that just me. ????
(Video courtesy of Shanen Palmer, who left her observation post inside and WALKED OUTSIDE for this shot. We are currently monitoring her for signs of full construction obsession.)
Soooo… anyone else notice anything wrong with this photo?
Like… are they putting the beam in upside down? Shouldn’t the big side go on the bottom??
Anyone? Anyone?
(Kidding! I trust you, Max. Mostly.)
(Photo courtesy of Shanen — who is now officially on the construction media team.)
Even Max is in on it!! He sent me this photo.
Pretty sure he made sure to include all the beams still on the groundso I wouldn’t get too excited about one going up.
(Spoiler: I’m still excited.)
Thursday, July 10
LOOK at the progress!!!
And… look at the tire marks all over our future lobby.
(Gasp! Clutching my pearls. Adding “power-washing party” to the to-do list.)
I set my phone up on timelapse mode and left it for a bit in the secret stairwell.
(Gasp! You didn’t know about the secret stairwell?? You’ll have to ask me about it sometime!)
Anyway… enjoy this timelapse of a beam going from flat to upright.
(So much gasping in this episode.)
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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