BBC POST PROPOSED PLAN'S
The drawings of the proposed new building are now posted.We will also have them posted at the church next week. The BBC is looking for feedback from the congregation, so please feel free to contact us. My email is raneyf@windstream.net
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Sunday, April 6, 2008
The BBC has been working with Cornerstone Construction Management to develop a plan for building a new church.The proposed plan's are about completed and we hope to post them here and at the church in the near future.Once they are posted we are looking for feed back from the congregation.We are still working to complete the budget estimate for the project.
We ask that you continue to pray for the BBC.
The next BBC meeting is on May 1st at 7:00p.m.
We ask that you continue to pray for the BBC.
The next BBC meeting is on May 1st at 7:00p.m.
Friday, November 30, 2007
PHASE 1 VOTING SESSION ON SUNDAY DEC 2ND, 2007
Congregational Meeting, 11:00AM for the purpose of discussing and voting on building committees recommendation for PHASE I.
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Col 3:12 "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
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Col 3:12 "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Structural Concerns for Bethel's Sanctuary Update #2 from the Renovation/Construction Committee
From the October 2006 edition of the Bethel Light
On August 8th, Bethel's Renovation/Construction Committee met with Mr. Tom Gibson, of COGUN. COGUN has completed 630 successful building projects for several different denominations. Locally, they are viewed as the success behind the expansion of the Chippewa Evangelical Free Church and the total relocation of the Old North Church in Canfield, Ohio. The Committee is planning and informational meeting at a date in the near future, possibly a luncheon after the 2nd worship service [which occurred on Oct. 22, 2006]. At this meeting the committee will discuss with the congregation how the Committee was led to contact this organization. We will also explain what their potential role might be in making "our vision" a reality.
Our committee met again on September 13th to discuss COGUN's presentation and also to digest the information offered by the Trustee's inspection of our current sanctuary inspection. Based on the extent of the damage offered by the Trustees and from the findings of independent inspection, we were able to come to a milestone decision. "From this point forward the Committee's efforts will be focused on construction and not on a renovation."
- Doug Montgomery, Elder and Chairman
From the October 2006 edition of the Bethel Light
On August 8th, Bethel's Renovation/Construction Committee met with Mr. Tom Gibson, of COGUN. COGUN has completed 630 successful building projects for several different denominations. Locally, they are viewed as the success behind the expansion of the Chippewa Evangelical Free Church and the total relocation of the Old North Church in Canfield, Ohio. The Committee is planning and informational meeting at a date in the near future, possibly a luncheon after the 2nd worship service [which occurred on Oct. 22, 2006]. At this meeting the committee will discuss with the congregation how the Committee was led to contact this organization. We will also explain what their potential role might be in making "our vision" a reality.
Our committee met again on September 13th to discuss COGUN's presentation and also to digest the information offered by the Trustee's inspection of our current sanctuary inspection. Based on the extent of the damage offered by the Trustees and from the findings of independent inspection, we were able to come to a milestone decision. "From this point forward the Committee's efforts will be focused on construction and not on a renovation."
- Doug Montgomery, Elder and Chairman
Our Beloved Sanctuary in Crisis!
From the November 2006 edition of the Bethel Light
Well, not yet! An informational meeting was held after the 2nd worship [service] on Sunday, October 22nd in the Fellowship Hall. Following a "Tureen Dinner," representatives of the Session and Trustee's Boards presented a dire picture of the physical condition of our 140+ year old Sanctuary [Constructed initially in 1868, with an addition added in 1951]. Recent inspection(s) by engineers and other building professionals has identified serious structural problems throughout the original church building. Termites, wood beetles and carpenter ants have wrecked havoc on the support and foundational structure of the sanctuary and it will require a major renovation to correct. Members of the committee appointed from the Boards to investigate and recommend a solution feel that we are at an important point in our history. We can either spend 1-2 hundred thousand dollars or more to gut and rebuild our current sanctuary, or we can build new. The committee members investigated options and opportunities and recommended to the Joint Board that we build new. The Joint Boards were unanimous in their concurrence of a new build[ing]. However, much study, planning and prayer must be done before we make the choice between new or rebuild. And the recommended solution will have to be voted on and approved by the Congregation. Prayer is sought for wisdom and discernment for our Boards and our members as we look for the best solution. Nathan Leslie, our internet Web Site Manager, volunteered to provide a link on Bethel's web page to ask questions make suggestions, present ideas, wants, needs and comments. Or, you can share your thoughts by letter to the Session or Trustee's. Your thoughts, concerns, questions are valued. Please understand, nothing is decided yet. We have time to plan and decide. The building is still safe. In all things praise God! He is the author and finisher of our faith.
From the November 2006 edition of the Bethel Light
Well, not yet! An informational meeting was held after the 2nd worship [service] on Sunday, October 22nd in the Fellowship Hall. Following a "Tureen Dinner," representatives of the Session and Trustee's Boards presented a dire picture of the physical condition of our 140+ year old Sanctuary [Constructed initially in 1868, with an addition added in 1951]. Recent inspection(s) by engineers and other building professionals has identified serious structural problems throughout the original church building. Termites, wood beetles and carpenter ants have wrecked havoc on the support and foundational structure of the sanctuary and it will require a major renovation to correct. Members of the committee appointed from the Boards to investigate and recommend a solution feel that we are at an important point in our history. We can either spend 1-2 hundred thousand dollars or more to gut and rebuild our current sanctuary, or we can build new. The committee members investigated options and opportunities and recommended to the Joint Board that we build new. The Joint Boards were unanimous in their concurrence of a new build[ing]. However, much study, planning and prayer must be done before we make the choice between new or rebuild. And the recommended solution will have to be voted on and approved by the Congregation. Prayer is sought for wisdom and discernment for our Boards and our members as we look for the best solution. Nathan Leslie, our internet Web Site Manager, volunteered to provide a link on Bethel's web page to ask questions make suggestions, present ideas, wants, needs and comments. Or, you can share your thoughts by letter to the Session or Trustee's. Your thoughts, concerns, questions are valued. Please understand, nothing is decided yet. We have time to plan and decide. The building is still safe. In all things praise God! He is the author and finisher of our faith.
Sanctuary Building Committee – November Update
From the December 2006 edition of the Bethel Light
The committee will be meeting on November 20th at 7:00 PM with Rick Burkett, Cornerstone Management. Cornerstone has been involved with both commercial and church building projects since 2000. Most recent, they were responsible for the design and construction of Ben Bissett Chevrolet in Mercer Pa. Cornerstone is the second of three project facilitators that we will be meeting with. The first group was Cogun, North Lima Ohio. The third will be McKnight Group, Grove City Ohio. Our tentative date for the meeting with McKnight is January 9, 2007.
To present, we have not made any commitments and we have incurred no costs. We are still gathering information so that at the appropriate time we can make a recommendation.
In the interim, it has been brought up in many meetings and conversations that we should consider starting a “Building Fund.” Starting on December 3rd, there will be marked envelopes in the back of the pews.
- Doug Montgomery
From the December 2006 edition of the Bethel Light
The committee will be meeting on November 20th at 7:00 PM with Rick Burkett, Cornerstone Management. Cornerstone has been involved with both commercial and church building projects since 2000. Most recent, they were responsible for the design and construction of Ben Bissett Chevrolet in Mercer Pa. Cornerstone is the second of three project facilitators that we will be meeting with. The first group was Cogun, North Lima Ohio. The third will be McKnight Group, Grove City Ohio. Our tentative date for the meeting with McKnight is January 9, 2007.
To present, we have not made any commitments and we have incurred no costs. We are still gathering information so that at the appropriate time we can make a recommendation.
In the interim, it has been brought up in many meetings and conversations that we should consider starting a “Building Fund.” Starting on December 3rd, there will be marked envelopes in the back of the pews.
- Doug Montgomery
Report on Stained Glass Windows
January 30, 2007
(Posted March 26, 2007)
In October 2006, I contacted Hoyt Institute of New Castle as a starting place for information on people who work in stain glass. I spoke with Mr. Don Gold and he suggested to contact the Methodist Church on Decker Drive, New Castle and also the Diocese of Pittsburgh because of their restoration of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
In October 2006, I contacted by Email Rev. Ron Lengwin Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese. They had just done extensive restoration on the windows in the Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh. He put me in touch with Rev. Jim Zielinski, Director of Property & Development for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Rev. Zielinski gave me four companies who work in restoration. Three are local to Pittsburgh and one had moved to Iowa. In the four listed was also Hunt Stain Glass of Pittsburgh. He stated all were excellent at their restoration, but I chose to contact Hunt Studio.
In December 2006 I Contacted Methodist Church on Decker Drive, New Castle and spoke with Linda Cunningham who was Chairperson for the stain glass windows of the church. Her committee had visited several studios in Pittsburgh and choose Hunt Studio. She recommended very highly to contact Hunt Stain Glass Studio of Pittsburgh, Pa. Linda and her committee visited the studio before choosing Hunt. They then made numerous trips to the studio to see progress on their windows.
Hunt Stain Glass Studios
Pittsburgh, PA
www.huntstainedglasss.com
Hunt Stain Glass Studio originated with Henry Hunt, who worked with is father in London, England. The studio opened in 1906. In 1943 it then became the responsibility of his sons, George (President) and James. From 1966 until 1987 it was owned by J.R. Lally. Nicholas Parrendro became owner 1987 and still owns studio. Nicholas hired by George Hunt in 1950. The company has clients who use their expertise from many foreign countries.
In the first part of December, Tom Lennox of Hunt Stained Glass Studios of Pittsburgh came to the church to inspect the windows at no cost to the church. His observations were:
The windows are dated to 1870’s [earlier than we initially thought]. There are round bar supports, which were used at that period of time.
The window with Bethel is very unusual and would have been very expensive for 1870’s. Mr. Lennox could not offer a cost estimate because it was so unusual.
Repair bars are flat and not used until the 1900’s
The windows would have cost approximately $1,000.00 when new. Now they would be ten times that amount.
The leading is deteriorating and needs attention.
It takes one hour to remove 10 pieces of glass. Each step in restoring/repairing just 10 pieces glass to efficient, weatherproof, excellent condition could take 25-30 hours. The larger stained glass windows have more than 600 pieces.
We have two windows in storage that have the original bars dating them to 1870‘s. They have no flat repair bars. These were removed when the sanctuary was enlarged in the1950’s. Some of our windows are in better condition than others, but all are worth repairing . There is no window that cannot be fixed.
Their process is to take the window completely apart, clean, repair, and reassemble with all new lead. Total restoration could be approximately $18,000.00 per window including the weatherized protection. All our windows would probably take approximately 6 months to 1 year to finish.
If we choose not to use the windows at the time of rebuilding, the company can frame them in to make them safe for storage. The company can store them for us, but at a cost.
There are many ways to use the windows: as dividers in unique places, along stairwells, in doors, and of course as windows. These ideas would have to be considered in the beginning plans of a new facility.
Mr. Lennox took measurements of all windows and will submit a proposal. He stated all their work is done such as ours, down the road. The cost will reflect today’s prices. Each year we would add the cost of living rise to the price quoted.
Three of us met with Mr. Lennox. We feel this is a knowledgeable company with integrity and proficiency.
Other stain glass companies:
Mr. Kirk Weaver - Stain Glass Resources, Inc.
Mr. H. B. Mertz - Renaissance Glassworks
Mr. Ron Board - Bovard Studio, Inc.
Submitted by: Nancy Gibson
(Also present at the meeting with Mr. Lennox: Alice Young, and Lloyd Raney)
January 30, 2007
(Posted March 26, 2007)
In October 2006, I contacted Hoyt Institute of New Castle as a starting place for information on people who work in stain glass. I spoke with Mr. Don Gold and he suggested to contact the Methodist Church on Decker Drive, New Castle and also the Diocese of Pittsburgh because of their restoration of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
In October 2006, I contacted by Email Rev. Ron Lengwin Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese. They had just done extensive restoration on the windows in the Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh. He put me in touch with Rev. Jim Zielinski, Director of Property & Development for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Rev. Zielinski gave me four companies who work in restoration. Three are local to Pittsburgh and one had moved to Iowa. In the four listed was also Hunt Stain Glass of Pittsburgh. He stated all were excellent at their restoration, but I chose to contact Hunt Studio.
In December 2006 I Contacted Methodist Church on Decker Drive, New Castle and spoke with Linda Cunningham who was Chairperson for the stain glass windows of the church. Her committee had visited several studios in Pittsburgh and choose Hunt Studio. She recommended very highly to contact Hunt Stain Glass Studio of Pittsburgh, Pa. Linda and her committee visited the studio before choosing Hunt. They then made numerous trips to the studio to see progress on their windows.
Hunt Stain Glass Studios
Pittsburgh, PA
www.huntstainedglasss.com
Hunt Stain Glass Studio originated with Henry Hunt, who worked with is father in London, England. The studio opened in 1906. In 1943 it then became the responsibility of his sons, George (President) and James. From 1966 until 1987 it was owned by J.R. Lally. Nicholas Parrendro became owner 1987 and still owns studio. Nicholas hired by George Hunt in 1950. The company has clients who use their expertise from many foreign countries.
In the first part of December, Tom Lennox of Hunt Stained Glass Studios of Pittsburgh came to the church to inspect the windows at no cost to the church. His observations were:
The windows are dated to 1870’s [earlier than we initially thought]. There are round bar supports, which were used at that period of time.
The window with Bethel is very unusual and would have been very expensive for 1870’s. Mr. Lennox could not offer a cost estimate because it was so unusual.
Repair bars are flat and not used until the 1900’s
The windows would have cost approximately $1,000.00 when new. Now they would be ten times that amount.
The leading is deteriorating and needs attention.
It takes one hour to remove 10 pieces of glass. Each step in restoring/repairing just 10 pieces glass to efficient, weatherproof, excellent condition could take 25-30 hours. The larger stained glass windows have more than 600 pieces.
We have two windows in storage that have the original bars dating them to 1870‘s. They have no flat repair bars. These were removed when the sanctuary was enlarged in the1950’s. Some of our windows are in better condition than others, but all are worth repairing . There is no window that cannot be fixed.
Their process is to take the window completely apart, clean, repair, and reassemble with all new lead. Total restoration could be approximately $18,000.00 per window including the weatherized protection. All our windows would probably take approximately 6 months to 1 year to finish.
If we choose not to use the windows at the time of rebuilding, the company can frame them in to make them safe for storage. The company can store them for us, but at a cost.
There are many ways to use the windows: as dividers in unique places, along stairwells, in doors, and of course as windows. These ideas would have to be considered in the beginning plans of a new facility.
Mr. Lennox took measurements of all windows and will submit a proposal. He stated all their work is done such as ours, down the road. The cost will reflect today’s prices. Each year we would add the cost of living rise to the price quoted.
Three of us met with Mr. Lennox. We feel this is a knowledgeable company with integrity and proficiency.
Other stain glass companies:
Mr. Kirk Weaver - Stain Glass Resources, Inc.
Mr. H. B. Mertz - Renaissance Glassworks
Mr. Ron Board - Bovard Studio, Inc.
Submitted by: Nancy Gibson
(Also present at the meeting with Mr. Lennox: Alice Young, and Lloyd Raney)
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