Building Project: All the Photos are in Chronological Order starting at the bottom and going to the top! To view the progress in order, please scroll down the bottom of the page and work your way upwards!
The Vision
For several years, our church has envisioned the construction of a new church. In 2007, we were blessed with a remarkable piece of land, just over three acres, located only a quarter mile up the road. We firmly believe that God's guidance has been present throughout this project, and we trust that He will continue to support us in the future. Our progress on the church has been gradual, as we financed the work as we went.
After acquiring the land and commencing construction, Brother Wade received a Devine message from God through a dream. In this dream, he saw a house that had been destroyed. As he reflected on the image of the ruined house, his brother-in-law, Ralph Totten, approached him and proclaimed, "The second house will be greater than the first!" This prophetic message has resonated deeply within our church community. We take inspiration from Haggai 2:9, which asserts that "the glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts."
After acquiring the land and commencing construction, Brother Wade received a Devine message from God through a dream. In this dream, he saw a house that had been destroyed. As he reflected on the image of the ruined house, his brother-in-law, Ralph Totten, approached him and proclaimed, "The second house will be greater than the first!" This prophetic message has resonated deeply within our church community. We take inspiration from Haggai 2:9, which asserts that "the glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts."
!!!!!Attention!!!!!
The images displayed below showcase the progress we’ve made thus far in our project. It’s worth highlighting that everything you see has been fully funded through the generosity of our congregation and community. We are not a wealthy church; rather, we are a group of dedicated individuals who have united to raise funds and work diligently toward our goals. Over the years, we have organized various fundraising events, including food sales and festivals, and have received numerous donations. Our aspiration is to complete this endeavor without needing to borrow any funds. We are grateful for the support we have received at every stage of this journey, and we trust that our needs will continue to be met in due time.
Importantly, much of the construction work has been carried out not by seasoned carpenters, but by enthusiastic volunteers. Only Brother Wade and a limited number of others have professional carpentry experience. The rest of our team was eager to learn, and with the guidance of Brother Wade and a few skilled individuals, they have acquired new skills along the way. We are pleased to report that we have successfully passed every inspection to date. We are incredibly thankful for the blessings we have received!
"And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work."
(Nehemiah 2:18)
Importantly, much of the construction work has been carried out not by seasoned carpenters, but by enthusiastic volunteers. Only Brother Wade and a limited number of others have professional carpentry experience. The rest of our team was eager to learn, and with the guidance of Brother Wade and a few skilled individuals, they have acquired new skills along the way. We are pleased to report that we have successfully passed every inspection to date. We are incredibly thankful for the blessings we have received!
"And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work."
(Nehemiah 2:18)
Finished! Debt Free in 2023!!!!
Praise God!
Pressing through, in 2022!!
We didn't get it done, in 2021!!!!
Fall 2020
Summer 2020!
Fall 2019 and Winter 2020
Summer 2019
We are on the finishing touches on the sanctuary. We have the final paint on the walls and are working on the ceilings.
We are on the finishing touches on the sanctuary. We have the final paint on the walls and are working on the ceilings.
Sheetrock!!!
Spring of 2018 we started putting up the sheetrock. More pictures to come.
2018
All Wired Up and Keeping Cool!
Wiring, Insulation and Sheetrock! On April 10, 2018, we finished up the wiring and insulation of the upstairs portion of the church.
On April 12, 2018, the first boards of Sheetrock go up. Praise the Lord!!!!!
2018
Wiring, Insulation and Sheetrock! On April 10, 2018, we finished up the wiring and insulation of the upstairs portion of the church.
On April 12, 2018, the first boards of Sheetrock go up. Praise the Lord!!!!!
2018
This is a video of Bro. Jim Wyatt feeling the Holy Ghost. Bro. Jim has shouted all the way from the footers until the time of this video in 2016. We prayed and was cleaning up and while Bro. Jim was sweeping, the Holy Ghost hit him. This actually went on for several minutes, but the camera was full and could not record it all.
Building the Porch!
These Pictures are of the latest work that has been done. The Winter of 2015-2016. Many of
these pictures are of the new porch/drive through. Some other are of the inside.
2015-2016
these pictures are of the new porch/drive through. Some other are of the inside.
2015-2016
Hit the Bricks!!!!
These are pictures of the brickwork that we had done in May 2015!
2015
2015
We are working on the inside, come on in the house!
2014
There's a Roof Up Above Me!!!!
2013
Building Up the Walls!!!!
Here we are working on Building Up the Walls. The spirit came by and helped us. You can see some pictures of
Jim Wyatt praising the Lord right in the middle of laying down plywood.
2013
Jim Wyatt praising the Lord right in the middle of laying down plywood.
2013
Getting the Floor on!!!!
In late August of 2013, we started putting the plates down to set the trusses. On Sept. 3, 2013 we put the first floor truss on! After a couple of weeks, working only in the afternoons and on Saturday's, we were able to get the floor on!
2013
2013
Getting the Basement Ready!!!!!
On Oct. 17, 2012, we got the basement floor poured! During the spring and summer of 2013, we prepared the walls for the concrete that goes down inside them. Finally, on July 16, 2013, the concrete was poured in the walls and the anchor bolts set. Next Phase is framing.
2012-2013
2012-2013
Colton and Levi's Pumpkin Patch
This is pictures are of the pumpkin patch. These pumpkins were sold at the 2012 Fall Festival
and individually afterwards with all Pro "Seeds" going towards the new church.
2012
and individually afterwards with all Pro "Seeds" going towards the new church.
2012
Going up!
Jerry Vaught (a contractor from Sugar Grove, Va.) and his crew started laying the block on May 10, 2012!
2012
2012
Upon this Rock...(well concrete!) we'll build our church!
These are some photos of the footers being poured.
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
A Solid Foundation!
Here are some photos of us working on getting the foundation ready!!!
Fall 2011
Fall 2011
Getting it Ready!
Here are a few pictures of getting the water line in, planting grass seed, and spreading hay!
Summer 2011
Summer 2011
Working Like a Tornado!
Thursday May 26, 2011 several men from the church poured the first footer on the church property. It was a footer for the drain for the sediment pond. This task was completed even while severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings was in effect!
2011
2011
More grade work!
About a year after our first initial ground breaking, Bro. Rick Cuddy came back to grade out the basement.
2009
2009
Breaking Ground!
This is some pictures taken before and during the first excavating!
August 2008!
August 2008!