Based upon info provided by the bidders, it appears that completion time for the expansion will take 60 - 90 days. Our Lord continues to bless the work at Saturn Road. During the past three calendar years, our net cumulative growth rate has exceeded ten percent per year. In the decade from 1990 - 2000, membership has increased 290 percent to 2,153. This growth blessing contrasts sharply with the experiences of the American Protestant churches and Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. for the same period both suffered declines.
Growth is wonderful even though it strains facilities.
Currently, we have 451 parking spaces. On the Sundays of April 1 and 8, approximately 50 cars parked off site as our parking lots were unable to handle the numbers, even though every conceivable space was filled. Plans are completed and bids have been received for a new parking lot accommodating 131 cars. To meet this total challenge, we are requesting increased cash gifts on May 6 and pledges payable by December 31, 2002. An informative letter and pledge card will be mailed to every member.