the southside

For the past few weeks, I have been sharing some thoughts about our new building. The picture above depicts what it will look like from the Southside. This is the side that faces Franconia District Rec Center.

At the bottom of the picture you will see four doors, each one set between two windows. These doors will lead into four of our six preschool classes. Each classroom will have its own restroom, counter space, sink, and cabinets.

To the right of the classroom doors are two more doors showing the entrance to the mechanical room and pantry. Above these doors are windows over the fellowship hall.

Just below the steeple is a lattice work design made of white and bronze Hardie board siding. This design appears on all four sides of the building.

On this side of the building, just beyond the doors is the playground. If you want a good case of “sticker shock,” look up the cost of playground equipment. This stuff is EXPENSIVE! The good news is that another church Miller Brothers Construction is working with is upgrading their playground and has used equipment to donate. This will save us thousands of dollars in equipment costs. Part of our vision for the playground is to include equipment that is handicap and wheelchair accessible. Our hope is that preschoolers, physically challenged, and seniors will all be able to play together.

I get excited just talking about this stuff. I can’t wait until we can all gather at God’s house and play!