● Meeting hall construction update as of March 22, 2012

1. The offsite work on the power station and pole relocation is proceeding according to schedule.

2. The 6-ft. baptismal tub has arrived and is now being installed.

3. We have decided on installing an island counter in the kitchen for food preparation and service.

4. Painting is almost done in the main sanctuary. Doors and window glazing will be installed next.

5. The elevator company has raised an issue regarding the location of the machine room. Final

    decision will be made this week.

                     Attached are a photo and a short video clip, taken on 
                     March 22, 2012, showing the exterior of the meeting hall.

                             This photo, taken on March 23, shows the west section of the 

                           main sanctuary. Painting has been done, and 8 diffusers for

HVAC have been installed on the ceiling.

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of March 18, 2012  

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings ($1.35 M Loan from Lower Mainland churches)	Current Disbursement			Current Balance ($1.35M Loan from Lower Mainland churches)
$4,500,000 (CAD)	$3,384,877  /$4,734,877	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	–$624,862 /$725,138
		$3,799,739	$210,000	$4,009,739
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
75.21%		$1,115,123

● Meeting hall construction update as of March 15, 2012

1. A site meeting was held on March 15 to discuss the work progress.
2. The offsite contractor has started work on the BC Hydro power installation, pole location, and street
    lamp placement.
3. Seven lamp standards have been installed at the parking lot. Paving stones will be installed in the coming weeks.
4. The City has signed and approved the insulation and drywall components of the building.
5. Final inspection on the roof membrane will be done next week and the building envelope consultant will sign this off.
6. The main sanctuary is being painted. Next, the lighting, HVAC diffusers, and sound system will be installed.
7. We have decided to proceed with the installation of acoustic wall panels for controlling reverberation in the main sanctuary. The cost of the panels is $20K.
8. We have decided to order 700 chairs for the main sanctuary, and about 6-8 weeks’ lead time is needed for delivery. The cost of the chairs is $33K.
9. We need to pray more intensely for the building to be finished on time and for all exterior and interior furnishings to be ready for use by the turnover date.
10. May the Lord bless us richly in all the physical needs and energize us in gospel preaching an be  shepherding.


Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of March 11, 2012:  

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings ($500K Loan from Surrey And $500K Loan - Burnaby)	Current Disbursement			Current Balance ($500K Loan from Surrey and $500K Loan - Burnaby)
$4,500,000	$3,376,877 / $4,376,877	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	$ -368,311/ 631,689
		$3,535,188	$210,000	$3,745,188
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
75.04%		$1,123,123

● Meeting hall construction update as of March 2, 2012:

● Meeting hall construction update as of March 2, 2012:

1. Insulation and drywall are still being installed in the rooms on the ground floor and second floor. This portion of the work is expected to be completed by the end of March.
2. The walls of main meeting hall (sanctuary) are being sealed in preparation for painting.
3. Next week, the offsite contractor will do the groundwork for BC Hydro to run the conduits for power lines and to relocate the electric pole. 
4. The decision has been made fort he Hydro power lines to run beneath the grass-covered strip, so the sidewalk does not have to be entirely removed and replaced, except for a small section. The driveway, however, has to be taken out and repaved later.
5. Mechanical and electrical roughing-in will take another month to finish.
6. Work on the ceiling is scheduled after all the ductwork and electrical wiring are finished.

 Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of February 26, 2012: 

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings ($500K Loan from Surrey And $500K Loan - Burnaby)	Current Disbursement			Current Balance ($500K Loan from Surrey and $500K Loan - Burnaby)
$4,500,000	$3,289,972 / $4,289,972	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	–- $382,577 / $617,423
		$3,462,549	$210,000	$3,672,549
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
73.11%		$1,210,028