Christian Church(Disciples of Christ)
Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ)
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INDIANAPOLIS (DNS) -- The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
went to Pittsburgh in October to build as well as "Become a Dwelling
Place for God." The denomination had hoped to complete a 10,000-square
foot addition to East Hills Community Christian Church during its
October General Assembly.
By the end of the assembly, Disciples volunteers had erected a new
sanctuary, installed storm windows, and begun interior finish work. But
the job isn't quite done, according to the Rev. Jayna Powell, Baltimore,
Md., who coordinated the work project.
There is "a lot of drywalling and painting" to do, said the Homeland
Ministries Volunteers in Mission associate. Winter weather and other
complications have halted work on the project for time being. "We hope to
resume in spring or early summer," she said.
She hopes to gather about 100 volunteers for two work camps, either
during spring break or in summer 1996 to complete the task. East Hills
Church members currently are worshiping in the old sanctuary.
They also are using downstairs classrooms, meeting rooms, offices and
restrooms in the new space. Those areas were to have been carpeted with
material donated by several units and church-related organizations during
the assembly.
While Disciples gave about $20,000 to the project during the biennial
session, contributions still are being accepted, according to Powell. Any
money coming in now will be used to finish the sanctuary, she said.
Checks may be written to Week of Compassion and earmarked for the
East Hills project, P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
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