The Office Comes Down

This afternoon around 2:00 PM the "mean machine" took to work on the old church office building. The whole ordeal only lasted about 30 minutes and it (along with the walkway to the sanctuary) was in rubble.

Originally we thought the work would begin earlier in the day but a delay on getting the "mean machine" pushed back all of the work. Because it was Friday, and the demolition crew doesn't work on Saturday, the only building destroyed was the church office. They were also not able to haul it away (being late in the day) so they placed a temporary fence around the rubble until they can haul it away on Monday. You will get a close up view on Sunday morning!

Monday will also see the demolition of the other three structures (early childhood classrooms and old sanctuary) beginning in the morning. If today was any indication the job won't last more than a couple of hours.

The power of the "mean machine" was awesome. My wife commented that I was acting like a three year old right before opening their long awaited Christmas present. I'm not too old to admit that I was. I foolishly asked if I could have a turn driving the "mean machine." Next time I will ask for forgiveness after the fact!

Today has been a very long time in the coming. While I was sad to see the old office torn down I am very excited for the future of our church and school. Not just a new building but a new and improved place where the gospel can be shared and where the body of Christ can gather for fellowship. Thanks be to God. He does all things well.