Sanctuary Work Is Complete!

Many thanks to Steve Harrison, Don Fox and others who worked on our beautiful new altar. These two donated their labor to fashion something that will last for the next few decades! Amy
Chamberlain’s talent and skill have resulted in our stunning new cross and window design. Charlie Wenzlau’s design sense is behind the overall look of the sanctuary. Members spent time painting, our youth, their parents and Zach Pratt (Youth Director) removed and disposed of the old carpet and broken down couches from the Singer Room. Our valued members provided the money to make all of this happen. We can all breathe a sigh of relief that we are back in the sanctuary (pews sure beat folding chairs!) And we can all pat ourselves on the back for patience and forbearance as we get used to new sights and sounds in the remodeled sanctuary.

The project came in on budget and on time with about $30,000 left for maintenance. The cost of the sanctuary remodel was $171,685.57. That includes all the design fees, permits, construction, carpet, painting, everything. The sanctuary and steeple sprinkler work is also completed for a cost of $52,295.61.

The choir is enthusiastic about the improvement in the acoustics but is still uncertain about the change in the space available. Pastors Dee and Emily are still experimenting with where they will locate their chairs. Musicians Carol and Alice are thinking about some possible changes to where the organ and piano are located. So, there may be some minor changes coming along. But, in general, folks seem to be happy.

The Good Friday service those who attended the Good Friday service were awed by Brett Tanis-Likkel’s presentation of crucifixion art accompanied by Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, made possible by our new audio-visual system. The improvements in the sanctuary definitely allow for a richer, more
multi-sensory experience in worship. Our historic building has been made ready for another period of service.

Joyfully submitted,

Alice Tawresey

SANCTUARY FINAL ACCOUNTING
Detail on Sanctuary/Sprinkler Costs & Funding
For Total Amounts
Altar total (est.) ($2,496.98)
Bank Total (est.) ($5,031.93)
Carpet for Sanctuary ($660.00)
Choir chairs ($3,453.00)
Cross Total (est.) ($4,100.00)
Paint ($162.50)
Pledge Drive Expenses ($285.48)
Sound/light ($44,280.28)
Sprinkler ($52,295.61)
Wallner Contract ($87,016.27)
Wenzlau Contract ($24,482.13)
Dump/Food ($47.00)
Total Expenditures (est.) ($224,264.18)

Pledges $154,089.84
Left from Phase 1 $56,079.65
Left from SOS $42,874.60
Chair donations $1,350.00
Funds Available $254,394.09

Available for Maint $30,129.91

Paint FH/Narthex $532.52
Carpet Narthex $1,361.98
Total non-sanctuary $1,894.50

To contact us:

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EHCC

105 Winslow Way West

Bainbridge Island, WA  98110

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Phone: 206-842-4657