● Meeting hall construction update as of January 27, 2012

On Jan. 27, the trees fronting 4420 Brown Road were completely removed

This latest view of the meeting hall shows the installation of glass panels on the NW section, due to be completed this week.

Trees fronting our second property have been cleared. The lot will be graded with sand and gravel for future use

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of January 22, 2012: 

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings	Current Disbursement			Current Balance
$4,500,000 (CAD)	$3,209,666 (CAD)	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	$198,488 (CAD)
		$2,801,178	$210,000 (CAD)	$3,011,178 (CAD)
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
71.33%		$1,290,334 (CAD)

● Meeting hall construction update as of January 18, 2012

1. The City has approved the removal of trees fronting 4420 Brown Road. 
2. The curtain wall (glass panels) on the front lobby began last week and will be completed by the end of January. 
3. Work on the elevator will also start this week.
4. Detailed work on the interior walls and floors, and hardware for doors are now being prepared. 
5. We have decided on a ready-made tub for the baptistery.

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of January 15, 2012:

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings	Current Disbursement			Current Balance
$ 4,500,000	$ 3,201,726	Project Fund	Security Deposi	Total Expenditure	$190,548
		$2,801,178	$210,000	＄3,011,178
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
71.15%		$ 1,298,274

● Meeting Hall Construction Update as of January 15, 2012

1. Various trade works are progressing well (electrical & plumbing rough-ins and fire protection piping, etc.)
   
   
2. The following works are completed:
• Benches, ramp retaining walls & planters
• Garbage enclosure & landscape fencing

A view from the main sanctuary looking toward the balcony

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of January 15, 2012
 

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings	Current Disbursement			Current Balance
$4,500,000 (CAD)	$3,180,946 (CAD)	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	$541,057 (CAD)
		$2,456,889	$210,000	$2,223,365 (CAD)
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
70.69%		$1,319,054 (CAD)

● Meeting Hall Construction Update as of January 06, 2012

1. The electrical contractor is now installing wiring and conduits for all electrical connections: sound and video, internet, security, and appliances.
   
   
2. The mechanical contractor is still installing plumbing and washrooms, shower rooms, and baptismal tub.
   
   
3. The City has approved our application for tree removal on the frontage of 4420 Brown Road.
   
   
4. Another progress billing in the amount of $336,000 is due on January 15.
   
   
5. May we continue steadfastly in prayer for the sufficient financial supply to meet all the construction needs.

The roof-top air-conditioning unit (RTU) will be mounted

after the duct work under the metal decking is finished

The ducting materials for ventilation are now 

ready to be installed

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of January 06, 2012
 

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings	Current Disbursement			Current Balance
$4,500,000 (CAD)	$3,159,541 (CAD)	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	$530,429 (CAD)
		$2,419,112	$210,000	$2,629,112 (CAD)
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
70.21%		$1,340,459 (CAD)

For out of country individuals who desire to send offerings from abroad, here is our bank account information:

Account Name: The Church in Richmond
Address: 43-7831 Garden City Road, Richmond, BC Canada V6Y 4A3

Accounts: Canadian: 8919917       USD: 0266418

Bank name and address:       CIBC 3-West Centre 6011 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC Canada V6Y 2B2

International CIBC Swift Code: CIBCCATT Transit # 00900 Institution code # 010

● Meeting Hall Construction Update as of December 23, 2011

1. The second floor concrete slab has been completed.
   
   
2. The roofing is almost complete. Flashing along the parapet walls and around the roof-top air-conditioning units will be done later.
   
   
3. The window glass panes are now being installed.
   
   
4. Steel studs are being installed on the walls of the main meeting area. The drywall will be attached to these studs later.
   
   
5. The construction committee had a meeting on Dec. 22 to finalize the audio design plan. A meeting with the electrical contractor is planned for the first week of January 2012.

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of
December 23, 2011
  

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings		Current Disbursement							Current Balance
$4,500,000 (CAD)	$3,143,181 (CAD)		ProjectFund	Security Deposit		Total Expenditure				$136,069 (CAD)
			$2,419,112 (CAD)	$588,000 (CAD)		$3,007,112 (CAD)
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present			Current Deficit
69.85%			$1,356,819 (CAD)

● Meeting Hall Construction Update as of December 16, 2011

1. The roofing system on the main portion of the building is now complete.
   
   
2. The roofing for the northwest portion, which will be fitted with glass panels, is scheduled for the coming week.
   
   
3. The aluminum frames for the windows are being installed.
   
   
4. A cedar fence is now being erected on the south property line. Another section of fence will be placed on the east property line behind the building.
   
   
5. The metal decking for the second floor is now complete and concrete pouring will begin on Monday, Dec. 19.
   
   
6. The parking lot is now being leveled with sand and gravel.

Latest photo of the meeting hall's front lobby, showing the main stairs leading to the second floor. (Dec. 16, 2011)

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of
December 16, 2011
 

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings	Current Disbursement									Current Balance
$4,500,000 (CAD)	$3,042,646 (CAD)	ProjectFund			Security Deposit			Total Expenditure			$333,989 (CAD)
		$2,120,657 (CAD)			$588,000 (CAD)			$2,708,657 (CAD)
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
67.61%		$1,457,354 (CAD)

● Meeting Hall Construction Update as of December 9, 2011

1. We held a site meeting last Wednesday to discuss the work progress.
   
   
2. The second floor and stairs are being installed and cement pouring will be done in one operation.
   
   
3. The following works and installations are in progress:
   
   
1. A cedar fence is now being erected on the south property line. Another section of fence will be placed on the east property line behind the building.
   
2. The metal decking for the second floor is now complete and concrete pouring will begin on Monday, Dec. 19.
   
3. The parking lot is now being leveled with sand and gravel.

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of
December 09, 2011
 

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings	Current Disbursement									Current Balance
$4,500,000 (CAD)	$3,011,181 (CAD)	ProjectFund			Security Deposit			Total Expenditure			$340,505 (CAD)
		$2,082,676 (CAD)			$588,000 (CAD)			$2,670,676 (CAD)
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
66.91%		$1,488,819 (CAD)

● Meeting Hall Construction Update as of December 1, 2011

1. The roofing is now being installed. We are using a roofing system that absorbs noise from airplanes to a barely audible extent.
   
   
2. The City of Richmond is working on the water connection. This is to supply clean water to the building.
   
   
3. Two street lampposts have been installed along the sidewalk. We are still waiting for BC Hydro to move the electric pole fronting our driveway.
   
   
4. The steelworks for the second floor and the stairs are now being prepared and installation will start on Monday, December 5.
   
   

Attached photo of the latest as it appears December 1, 2011.

It is a photo of the high-ceiling east main hall, looking toward the southeast walls.