Sanctuary Renovation Update - May 1st 

The following is a brief update from Dickie Thompson of the construction activities that have taken place in the Sanctuary since the Administrative Board approved the project on Wednesday April 23, 2008. On Sunday afternoon April 20, 2008 after the last 11AM church service approximately 27 ASP youth and 10 adults started removing the bibles, hymn books, and papers from the Sanctuary for storage. The pew cushions were also removed and will be stored off site. The old red carpeting was pulled up and disposed.

The week of April 21-25 was a busy one. All the pews were removed. They will be stored in Clinton, NC where they will be refinished before returning in the fall. The organ was removed as well as the walls that surrounded the pipes. Most of the major demolition has been done with the exception of the asbestos abatement which will start on Monday May 5th. The asbestos floor tile will be removed first followed by the plaster ceilings and soffits. This work should take approximately 2 weeks.

A testing lab will be used to check the area to make sure we are “asbestos free” and the area is safe for all.

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