September 26, 2010

In 1897 a journalist was sent to inquire after Mark Twain's health, thinking he was near to death; in fact it was Twain’s cousin who was very ill. Mark Twain recounted the event in the New York Journal on June 2, 1897, with these famous words, “The report of my death is an exaggeration.”

          When it comes to COLLINCREEKCHURCH’s building, “The report of a total collapse and bricks flying is an exaggeration.”  Yes there is damage; the ceiling over the ActivityCenter did collapse and in the collapse a water pipe was broken, thus flooding about 50% of the downstairs.  Because of the collapse in the Activity Center ONLY, the City of Plano has closed off the ActivityCenter and the Children’s area or what is commonly referred to as the new building. (For your safety do not seek to enter the closed off areas, the city will issue you a ticket for doing so.) The old part (WorshipCenter, bathrooms, library, the offices, the tile hallway and the Crossdirection building) are all open for use.  Praise the Lord!  This all happened while no one was in the building and our insurance has said we are completely covered!  Now we begin the clean up and reconstruction.  THE LOCKS HAVE BEEN CHANGED, SO ALL KEYS SHOULD BE TURNED INTO Bethel, ASAP, new keys will be issued on an as needed basis.

          Also we all owe Ken a big THANK YOU for the many hours of service and sacrifice this week.  Because of his efforts: the building was secured and we gained much information quickly, thus making the Sunday, September 26^th worship service run smoothly.

          This web page will be the primary source of information, so please check it regularly.   You can also sign up on www.twitter.com, to get news of when this web page is updated.  This Sunday in the Church foyer, you will have an opportunity to sign up on www.twitter.com.

BUILDING PRAYER REQUESTS:

No further damage

Selection of new contractor and architect

Approval of city permits

BUILDING TEAM:

Website and Twitter Building Communication – Jeremy and Jami

Remodeling Team – Builder Contact: Ken, Insurance Contact: Mike P., Tommy and Yemi

Nursery Coordinators: Heather & Bethany

Greeter Coordinators: Cornelius & Bobby

Church Family Activities – Judy G.

Love Where You Live Ministries – Robert

Church Cleaning Scheduling – Karima

Sunday School and Wednesday Teachers – Robert & Danny