A Facilities Enhancement Proposal From the Elders

Dear Elim Members,

I am writing this on behalf of the Elder Board. In the past we confess that we may have moved a bit too slow when it came to making needed repairs to our property and building. For instance, we knew for a long time that our roof needed repair, but it wasn't until after one rainy Sunday, during a Baptism service, that those being baptized weren't the only ones who got wet!

We recognize that we are called to be stewards of the property and building which God has given us to meet in, on the corner of 94th and 128th, and as everyone is no doubt keenly aware, presently there are a few things that are in disrepair.

The most urgent need is to replace our aging carpet, which is irreparably stained. We are also planning for a remodeling of our stage and a corresponding upgrade to our sound system wiring, which involves cutting a groove in the concrete (and therefore needs to be done as we are replacing the carpeting).

Our other priority is to remove the back (north) wall in the worship center (between the sound booth and hall door) and replace it with a sound-proof folding wall that could be opened to enable us to turn the room behind it into seating overflow. In addition, we will make some corresponding speaker installations in that room to connect it to the main worship center room.

Finally, there are several other smaller items which we would like to accomplish this summer depending on the cost of the whole package. For instance, we are planning to:

• Replace the overhead stage lights with brighter, energy-efficient LED bulbs.

• Clean up the sound dampening panels so they are more attractive.

• Replace the high window blinds with window tinting.