On the Drawing Board

   Last Thursday (Sept. 20th), the Wayside Project Team met with representatives of HHJ, our design/build firm. We went over the drawings they have done and presented our thoughts about aspects of the layout and things that definitely need to be included. HHJ has brought a new architect on board to work with Chee Tung on the project. At the end of the meeting, they were confident they had everything they need to complete the drawings and take them to the City of Federal Way to begin the permitting process. If all goes well, actual construction might begin around December.

   I just heard from our insurance company this morning and we have reached a final settlement on the damage created by vandalism back in March of 2011. The insurance company has been cooperating with us all along our process. We just needed to wait for the Chapel skylight to be replaced and get the official invoices back to our insurance agent. It looks like they will cover the costs, minus a bit for depreciation and our deductable.

   Please remember that we are in the midst of a "Stepping Ahead Matching Gift" program!! Any new gifts or extensions of original pledges will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $75,000. In this manner, we hope to eliminate or greatly reduce the extra $150,000 we will have to borrow to complete the project in the manner we want. If you haven't received a "Matching Gift" commitment card, please contact the church office.