The Journey of ThanksgivingThe Journey of ThanksgivingThe Journey of ThanksgivingThe Journey of ThanksgivingThe Journey of ThanksgivingThe Journey of Thanksgiving(CBCGN Building(CBCGN Building Project)Project)

The Journey of ThanksgivingThe Journey of Thanksgiving(CBCGN Building(CBCGN Building Project)Project)

June 2011 June 2011 (Church Building Committee)(Church Building Committee)June 2011 June 2011 (Church Building Committee)(Church Building Committee)

In CBCGN History, Church Building Project In CBCGN History, Church Building Project can be divided into 2 phases:can be divided into 2 phases:In CBCGN History, Church Building Project In CBCGN History, Church Building Project can be divided into 2 phases:can be divided into 2 phases:can be divided into 2 phases:can be divided into 2 phases:can be divided into 2 phases:can be divided into 2 phases:

2003 ~ Oct. 2009: 2003 ~ Oct. 2009: 2003 ~ Oct. 2009: 2003 ~ Oct. 2009: Survey in Nov. ’03 showed 100% agreed Survey in Nov. ’03 showed 100% agreed “we should “we should purchase a building”purchase a building”Started Building Fund Nov ’03; formed CBC Aug ‘04Started Building Fund Nov ’03; formed CBC Aug ‘04

Survey in Nov. ’03 showed 100% agreed Survey in Nov. ’03 showed 100% agreed “we should “we should purchase a building”purchase a building”Started Building Fund Nov ’03; formed CBC Aug ‘04Started Building Fund Nov ’03; formed CBC Aug ‘04Started Building Fund Nov. 03; formed CBC Aug. 04Started Building Fund Nov. 03; formed CBC Aug. 04

To rent/lease meeting place and church officeTo rent/lease meeting place and church officeSearch for potential property to buy.Search for potential property to buy.FundFund raisingraising

Started Building Fund Nov. 03; formed CBC Aug. 04Started Building Fund Nov. 03; formed CBC Aug. 04To rent/lease meeting place and church officeTo rent/lease meeting place and church officeSearch for potential property to buy.Search for potential property to buy.FundFund raisingraisingFundFund--raisingraising

Nov. 2009 ~ Now: Nov. 2009 ~ Now: 73 E. Hollis St. (Spartan’s building)73 E. Hollis St. (Spartan’s building)

FundFund--raisingraisingNov. 2009 ~ Now: Nov. 2009 ~ Now:

73 E. Hollis St. (Spartan’s building)73 E. Hollis St. (Spartan’s building)73 E. Hollis St. (Spartan s building)73 E. Hollis St. (Spartan s building)45 Pine Hill Rd. 45 Pine Hill Rd.

Auction & closingAuction & closingFundFund raising & promotionraising & promotion

73 E. Hollis St. (Spartan s building)73 E. Hollis St. (Spartan s building)45 Pine Hill Rd. 45 Pine Hill Rd.

Auction & closingAuction & closingFundFund raising & promotionraising & promotionFundFund--raising & promotionraising & promotionConstruction for renovationConstruction for renovationMoved in, Building Dedication ServiceMoved in, Building Dedication Service

FundFund--raising & promotionraising & promotionConstruction for renovationConstruction for renovationMoved in, Building Dedication ServiceMoved in, Building Dedication Service

Places used for Sunday Services…Places used for Sunday Services…

(1/19/03)(1/19/03)(2003)(2003)

142 Main St. (Christmas ‘08)142 Main St. (Christmas ‘08)

34 Franklin St.34 Franklin St.

Kids over the years…Kids over the years…

‘04 t 55 F kli‘04 t 55 F kli b t ‘06 t 34 F kli S t‘04 at 55 Franklin ‘04 at 55 Franklin basement ‘06 at 34 Franklin Sanctuary

’07 Christmas at 55 Franklin

From 2004 to Oct. 2009, we’d …From 2004 to Oct. 2009, we’d …From 2004 to Oct. 2009, we’d …From 2004 to Oct. 2009, we’d …Moved 6 times for meeting place & church officeMoved 6 times for meeting place & church officeSearched for 5+ years (looked at 30+ properties)Searched for 5+ years (looked at 30+ properties)Moved 6 times for meeting place & church officeMoved 6 times for meeting place & church officeSearched for 5+ years (looked at 30+ properties)Searched for 5+ years (looked at 30+ properties)Our goals:Our goals:

LocationLocation 20 min. from City Hall20 min. from City HallSiSi 8 0008 000 ftft

Our goals:Our goals:LocationLocation 20 min. from City Hall20 min. from City HallSiSi 8 0008 000 ftftSizeSize 8,000 sq8,000 sq--ftftParkingParking 2525PricePrice $600K$600K + renovation+ renovation

SizeSize 8,000 sq8,000 sq--ftftParkingParking 2525PricePrice $600K$600K + renovation+ renovationPricePrice $600K $600K renovation renovation

But not successful … But not successful …

PricePrice $600K $600K renovation renovation

But not successful … But not successful …

Still praying & looking…Still praying & looking…Still praying & looking…Still praying & looking…but weary and tiredbut weary and tiredbut weary and tiredbut weary and tired

In Nov. ‘09, Spartan’s building became availableIn Nov. ‘09, Spartan’s building became available

Nov ‘09 Nov ‘09 –– fasting & prayer meetingsfasting & prayer meetingsNov ‘09 Nov ‘09 –– fasting & prayer meetingsfasting & prayer meetingsIn Dec, signed LOI (Letter of Intent)In Dec, signed LOI (Letter of Intent)All were excited; started promotion & fundAll were excited; started promotion & fund--raisingraisingIn Dec, signed LOI (Letter of Intent)In Dec, signed LOI (Letter of Intent)All were excited; started promotion & fundAll were excited; started promotion & fund--raisingraising

Water line in basementWater line in basementWater line in basementWater line in basement

All carpet & ceiling All carpet & ceiling panels removedpanels removedAll carpet & ceiling All carpet & ceiling panels removedpanels removed

However, the place was water damaged (around Dec. 30, ‘09)However, the place was water damaged (around Dec. 30, ‘09)After that, bank did not want to honor the deal anymore … After that, bank did not want to honor the deal anymore … However, the place was water damaged (around Dec. 30, ‘09)However, the place was water damaged (around Dec. 30, ‘09)After that, bank did not want to honor the deal anymore … After that, bank did not want to honor the deal anymore … , y, ywe decided to stop in Feb. ‘10 we decided to stop in Feb. ‘10

, y, ywe decided to stop in Feb. ‘10 we decided to stop in Feb. ‘10 But…we’ve started fundBut…we’ve started fund--raisingraising, , prayers, prayers, But…we’ve started fundBut…we’ve started fund--raisingraising, , prayers, prayers, But…we ve started fundBut…we ve started fund raisingraising, , prayers, prayers, and everyone and everyone was readywas readyBut…we ve started fundBut…we ve started fund raisingraising, , prayers, prayers, and everyone and everyone was readywas ready

WHY WHY ??? ??? What’s next ???What’s next ???WHY WHY ??? ??? What’s next ???What’s next ???

Feb. ~ Mar. 2010, few more weeks of seeking… Feb. ~ Mar. 2010, few more weeks of seeking… Feb. ~ Mar. 2010, few more weeks of seeking… Feb. ~ Mar. 2010, few more weeks of seeking…

By mid. March, CBCGN was more By mid. March, CBCGN was more By mid. March, CBCGN was more By mid. March, CBCGN was more Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord & k i& k i

Trust in the Lord Trust in the Lord & k i& k iBy mid. March, CBCGN was more By mid. March, CBCGN was more

ready than ever: ready than ever: FundFund--raising commitment (inc internal raising commitment (inc internal

By mid. March, CBCGN was more By mid. March, CBCGN was more ready than ever: ready than ever:

FundFund--raising commitment (inc internal raising commitment (inc internal

& keep praying& keep praying& keep praying& keep praying

FundFund--raising commitment (inc. internal raising commitment (inc. internal loans) had reached $805K+loans) had reached $805K+Don’t need commercial loanDon’t need commercial loan

FundFund--raising commitment (inc. internal raising commitment (inc. internal loans) had reached $805K+loans) had reached $805K+Don’t need commercial loanDon’t need commercial loanDon t need commercial loanDon t need commercial loanCan pay cash and close soonCan pay cash and close soonDon t need commercial loanDon t need commercial loanCan pay cash and close soonCan pay cash and close soon

45 45 Pine Hill Pine Hill Rd appeared on 3/15/2010 Rd appeared on 3/15/2010 45 45 Pine Hill Pine Hill Rd appeared on 3/15/2010 Rd appeared on 3/15/2010 This was the property we offered This was the property we offered $825K full $825K full price price in in July ’06 July ’06 but but did not get it.did not get it.This was the property we offered This was the property we offered $825K full $825K full price price in in July ’06 July ’06 but but did not get it.did not get it.The owner (a developer) bankrupted The owner (a developer) bankrupted and the property will be and the property will be auctioned on 3/31.auctioned on 3/31.The owner (a developer) bankrupted The owner (a developer) bankrupted and the property will be and the property will be auctioned on 3/31.auctioned on 3/31.4.13 acres, 134 parking, used to be called St. Stanislaus Hall4.13 acres, 134 parking, used to be called St. Stanislaus HallOn 3/28, congregation voted to proceed and to bid.On 3/28, congregation voted to proceed and to bid.4.13 acres, 134 parking, used to be called St. Stanislaus Hall4.13 acres, 134 parking, used to be called St. Stanislaus HallOn 3/28, congregation voted to proceed and to bid.On 3/28, congregation voted to proceed and to bid.

Auction was delayed (3/31 to 6/3) Auction was delayed (3/31 to 6/3) –– more prayers, more prayers, due diligence and preparationsdue diligence and preparationsAuction was delayed (3/31 to 6/3) Auction was delayed (3/31 to 6/3) –– more prayers, more prayers, due diligence and preparationsdue diligence and preparationsdue diligence, and preparations.due diligence, and preparations.On 6/3 On 6/3 auction, by God’s grace auction, by God’s grace & & marvelous marvelous deeds: deeds:

tt it fit f $$450K450K all ere e citedall ere e cited

due diligence, and preparations.due diligence, and preparations.On 6/3 On 6/3 auction, by God’s grace auction, by God’s grace & & marvelous marvelous deeds: deeds:

tt it fit f $$450K450K all ere e citedall ere e citedgot got it for it for $$450K 450K –– all were excitedall were excitedgot got it for it for $$450K 450K –– all were excitedall were excited

When we are ready:When we are ready:PP

When we are ready:When we are ready:PPPrayersPrayersDonate $, fundDonate $, fund--raisingraisingH t d d dH t d d d

PrayersPrayersDonate $, fundDonate $, fund--raisingraisingH t d d dH t d d dHearts warmed and readyHearts warmed and readyGod opened the doorGod opened the door

Hearts warmed and readyHearts warmed and readyGod opened the doorGod opened the door

Without the prayers & fundWithout the prayers & fund--raising for the Spartan’s building, we raising for the Spartan’s building, we ld t b d f ti ld t b d f ti

Without the prayers & fundWithout the prayers & fund--raising for the Spartan’s building, we raising for the Spartan’s building, we ld t b d f ti ld t b d f ti would not be ready for auction would not be ready for auction

(we thought it will required ~$800K; need to pay(we thought it will required ~$800K; need to pay--off in 30 days)off in 30 days)would not be ready for auction would not be ready for auction (we thought it will required ~$800K; need to pay(we thought it will required ~$800K; need to pay--off in 30 days)off in 30 days)

Now we know why… Now we know why… Now we know why… Now we know why…

Into the Promised Land Into the Promised Land –– 45 Pine Hill Rd45 Pine Hill Rd..Into the Promised Land Into the Promised Land –– 45 Pine Hill Rd45 Pine Hill Rd..A hi t i lA hi t i l d td t l i t 7/13/2010l i t 7/13/2010A hi t i lA hi t i l d td t l i t 7/13/2010l i t 7/13/2010A historical A historical date: date: closing at 7/13/2010closing at 7/13/2010(CBCGN finally owns (CBCGN finally owns a a property)property)A historical A historical date: date: closing at 7/13/2010closing at 7/13/2010(CBCGN finally owns (CBCGN finally owns a a property)property)

Open Open HouseHouseOpen Open HouseHousepp7/18/20107/18/2010

(1(1stst time in the placetime in the place

pp7/18/20107/18/2010

(1(1stst time in the placetime in the place(1(1 time in the place time in the place since July ‘06)since July ‘06)

(1(1 time in the place time in the place since July ‘06)since July ‘06)

CleanClean--Up, Up, 7/7/2424

Super Super boy…boy…

Parking lot repair Parking lot repair -- sealed the cracks sealed the cracks (O N ’10)(O N ’10)Parking lot repair Parking lot repair -- sealed the cracks sealed the cracks (O N ’10)(O N ’10)(Oct, Nov ’10)(Oct, Nov ’10)(Oct, Nov ’10)(Oct, Nov ’10)

40 ti i t d h ti40 ti i t d h ti40+ participated each time40+ participated each time

Before renovation…Before renovation…

Old layout:Old layout:Old layout:Old layout:A basketball courtA basketball courtKitchenKitchen, , a big stage a big stage 2 h2 h

A basketball courtA basketball courtKitchenKitchen, , a big stage a big stage 2 h2 h2 mech. rooms2 mech. roomsLobbyLobby2 mech. rooms2 mech. roomsLobbyLobby

(pict res taken in J l ’06)(pict res taken in J l ’06)(pict res taken in J l ’06)(pict res taken in J l ’06)(pictures taken in July ’06)(pictures taken in July ’06)(pictures taken in July ’06)(pictures taken in July ’06)

Renovation Renovation (new areas in pink; 7,258 SF)(new areas in pink; 7,258 SF)(keeping ball court as Sanctuary/cafeteria)(keeping ball court as Sanctuary/cafeteria)Renovation Renovation (new areas in pink; 7,258 SF)(new areas in pink; 7,258 SF)(keeping ball court as Sanctuary/cafeteria)(keeping ball court as Sanctuary/cafeteria)(keeping ball court as Sanctuary/cafeteria)(keeping ball court as Sanctuary/cafeteria)(keeping ball court as Sanctuary/cafeteria)(keeping ball court as Sanctuary/cafeteria)2: Office, conf room, library2: Office, conf room, library1: Classrooms1: Classrooms2: Office, conf room, library2: Office, conf room, library1: Classrooms1: Classrooms

2: Youth area2: Youth area1: Rest rooms1: Rest rooms2: Youth area2: Youth area1: Rest rooms1: Rest rooms

1: Classrooms1: Classrooms1: Classrooms1: Classrooms

1: Rest rooms1: Rest rooms1: Rest rooms1: Rest rooms

2 Ch l2 Ch l2 Ch l2 Ch l2: Chapel2: Chapel1: Children classrooms, 1: Children classrooms, nursery, A/V roomnursery, A/V room

2: Chapel2: Chapel1: Children classrooms, 1: Children classrooms, nursery, A/V roomnursery, A/V roomy,y,y,y,

Kitchen

Main Entrance (from parking lot)Main Entrance (from parking lot)Main Entrance (from parking lot)Main Entrance (from parking lot)

Office wing old & new construction ...Office wing old & new construction ...Office wing old & new construction ...Office wing old & new construction ...

11 (original)(original)11 (original)(original) 22221 1 (original)(original)1 1 (original)(original) 2222

3333 4444

Classroom Wing…Classroom Wing…Classroom Wing…Classroom Wing…11 (original)(original)11 (original)(original) 22221 1 (original)(original)1 1 (original)(original) 2222

3333 4444

ShovelingShovelingShovelingShovelingShoveling Shoveling Snow Snow (F b ‘11)(F b ‘11)

Shoveling Shoveling Snow Snow (F b ‘11)(F b ‘11)(Feb. ‘11)(Feb. ‘11)(Feb. ‘11)(Feb. ‘11)

Dick in hereDick in hereDick in hereDick in here

CBCGN welcomes you…CBCGN welcomes you…CBCGN welcomes you…CBCGN welcomes you…yyyy

Painting the new place (Mar Painting the new place (Mar –– Apr ‘11)Apr ‘11)Painting the new place (Mar Painting the new place (Mar –– Apr ‘11)Apr ‘11)All ll / ili All ll / ili i i 2 2 t f i tt f i tAll ll / ili All ll / ili i i 2 2 t f i tt f i tAll walls/ceilings All walls/ceilings –– prime prime + 2 + 2 coats of paintcoats of paintPainted wood rails, Painted wood rails, doors/frames, and sprinkler doors/frames, and sprinkler pipespipesI t ll d ll bI t ll d ll b

All walls/ceilings All walls/ceilings –– prime prime + 2 + 2 coats of paintcoats of paintPainted wood rails, Painted wood rails, doors/frames, and sprinkler doors/frames, and sprinkler pipespipesI t ll d ll bI t ll d ll bInstalled wall baseInstalled wall baseSaved ~$20K for painting aloneSaved ~$20K for painting aloneInstalled wall baseInstalled wall baseSaved ~$20K for painting aloneSaved ~$20K for painting alone

E j iE j iE j iE j iEnjoying Enjoying lunch…lunch…Enjoying Enjoying lunch…lunch…

BulletBullet--proof vestproof vestBulletBullet--proof vestproof vest

Removing paintRemoving paintRemoving paint residues and tire marksRemoving paint residues and tire marks

Will work for food…Will work for food…Will work for food…Will work for food…

SeeSeeSeeSeehow how hardhardhow how hardhardhard hard we we hard hard we we workworkworkwork

Putting wall base on…Putting wall base on…Putting wall base on…Putting wall base on…

Finished… Finished… Finished… Finished…

•• SanctuarySanctuary•• Meeting hallMeeting hall•• SanctuarySanctuary•• Meeting hallMeeting hall•• CafeteriaCafeteria•• Gym / basketball courtGym / basketball court•• CafeteriaCafeteria•• Gym / basketball courtGym / basketball court

KitchenKitchenKitchenKitchen ChapelChapelChapelChapel

Children’s Rooms…Children’s Rooms…Children’s Rooms…Children’s Rooms…

Got the CO and Assembly Permits…Got the CO and Assembly Permits…Got the CO and Assembly Permits…Got the CO and Assembly Permits…Got temp. CO on 4/20 and Assembly Permits Got temp. CO on 4/20 and Assembly Permits yon Friday (4/22):

Sanctuary: 750

yon Friday (4/22):

Sanctuary: 750yChapel: 150Youth area: 99

yChapel: 150Youth area: 99Total 999Total 999

Moving for the last time, out of 142 Main St.Moving for the last time, out of 142 Main St.Moving for the last time, out of 142 Main St.Moving for the last time, out of 142 Main St.

Into the new place…Into the new place…Into the new place…Into the new place…

11stst Sunday 4/24 (Easter Celebration) Sunday 4/24 (Easter Celebration) Gi th k t th L dGi th k t th L d

11stst Sunday 4/24 (Easter Celebration) Sunday 4/24 (Easter Celebration) Gi th k t th L dGi th k t th L dGive thanks to the Lord…Give thanks to the Lord…Give thanks to the Lord…Give thanks to the Lord…

11stst Lunch in the new place…Lunch in the new place…11stst Lunch in the new place…Lunch in the new place…

Kitchen updateKitchen updateKitchen updateKitchen updateFinished kitchen upgrades on 6/3/2011 (plumbing elect gas)Finished kitchen upgrades on 6/3/2011 (plumbing elect gas)Finished kitchen upgrades on 6/3/2011 (plumbing elect gas)Finished kitchen upgrades on 6/3/2011 (plumbing elect gas)Finished kitchen upgrades on 6/3/2011 (plumbing, elect, gas)Finished kitchen upgrades on 6/3/2011 (plumbing, elect, gas)Installed hood, makeInstalled hood, make--up air, exhaust fan, and fire suppression up air, exhaust fan, and fire suppression syssys

Finished kitchen upgrades on 6/3/2011 (plumbing, elect, gas)Finished kitchen upgrades on 6/3/2011 (plumbing, elect, gas)Installed hood, makeInstalled hood, make--up air, exhaust fan, and fire suppression up air, exhaust fan, and fire suppression syssyssys.sys.Added sink & work tables.Added sink & work tables.Passed city Health Dept Inspection; got license (finally can Passed city Health Dept Inspection; got license (finally can

sys.sys.Added sink & work tables.Added sink & work tables.Passed city Health Dept Inspection; got license (finally can Passed city Health Dept Inspection; got license (finally can Passed city Health Dept. Inspection; got license (finally can Passed city Health Dept. Inspection; got license (finally can cook now) cook now) –– Grand Opening of CBCGN Chinese RestaurantGrand Opening of CBCGN Chinese RestaurantPassed city Health Dept. Inspection; got license (finally can Passed city Health Dept. Inspection; got license (finally can cook now) cook now) –– Grand Opening of CBCGN Chinese RestaurantGrand Opening of CBCGN Chinese Restaurant

Children’s Stone ProjectChildren’s Stone ProjectChildren’s Stone ProjectChildren’s Stone Project

What we have been waiting for What we have been waiting for –– the full COthe full COWhat we have been waiting for What we have been waiting for –– the full COthe full CO

Not specific planned for this Not specific planned for this –– did you notice the date? did you notice the date? (1(1--yr anniversary from auction; a perfect gift from God)yr anniversary from auction; a perfect gift from God)Not specific planned for this Not specific planned for this –– did you notice the date? did you notice the date? (1(1--yr anniversary from auction; a perfect gift from God)yr anniversary from auction; a perfect gift from God)(( y y ; p g )y y ; p g )

One more thing to give thanks forOne more thing to give thanks for(( y y ; p g )y y ; p g )

One more thing to give thanks forOne more thing to give thanks for

Building Dedication Service, 6/12/2011Building Dedication Service, 6/12/2011Building Dedication Service, 6/12/2011Building Dedication Service, 6/12/2011

Give glory to Give glory to the Lordthe Lord

Give glory to Give glory to the Lordthe Lordthe Lordthe Lord

~400 attended~400 attendedthe Lordthe Lord

~400 attended~400 attended

55--star hotel star hotel banquetbanquet

On Nashua Telegraph 6/14/2011 On Nashua Telegraph 6/14/2011 F t PF t POn Nashua Telegraph 6/14/2011 On Nashua Telegraph 6/14/2011 F t PF t PFront Page…Front Page…Front Page…Front Page…

Indeed PrayersIndeed PrayersIndeed, Prayers were answered

P i th L d

Indeed, Prayers were answered

P i th L dPraise the LordPraise the Lord

"The tale of how the CBCGN ended up in the old St.

Stanislaus building is a story of perseverance, faith,

generosity and an unshakable faith in God“

Our goals for the Our goals for the Our goals for the Our goals for the God God gave us..gave us..God God gave us..gave us..ggbuildingbuildingggbuildingbuilding

gggg

Location:Location: 20 min. 20 min. from City Hallfrom City Hall

Location:Location: 20 min. 20 min. from City Hallfrom City Hall

5 min. (at good 5 min. (at good location)location)

5 min. (at good 5 min. (at good location)location)from City Hallfrom City Hall

Size:Size: 8 0008 000 sfsf

from City Hallfrom City Hall

Size:Size: 8 0008 000 sfsf

location)location)

15 200 sf15 200 sf

location)location)

15 200 sf15 200 sfSize:Size: 8,000 8,000 sfsf

Parking:Parking: 2525

Size:Size: 8,000 8,000 sfsf

Parking:Parking: 2525

15,200 sf15,200 sf

134134

15,200 sf15,200 sf

134134Parking:Parking: 2525

$$

Parking:Parking: 2525

$$

134134134134

Pricing:Pricing: $$600K600KPricing:Pricing: $$600K600K $450K$450K$450K$450K

73 E. Hollis St.73 E. Hollis St.73 E. Hollis St.73 E. Hollis St. 45 Pine Hill Rd.45 Pine Hill Rd.45 Pine Hill Rd.45 Pine Hill Rd.Built 1947Built 19472 acres2 acres

100 ki100 ki

Built 1947Built 19472 acres2 acres

100 ki100 ki

Built 1970Built 19704.13 acres4.13 acres134 ki134 ki

Built 1970Built 19704.13 acres4.13 acres134 ki134 ki~100 parking~100 parking

15,000 sq15,000 sq--ftft$825K$825K

~100 parking~100 parking15,000 sq15,000 sq--ftft$825K$825K

134 parking134 parking15,200 sq15,200 sq--ftft$450K$450K

134 parking134 parking15,200 sq15,200 sq--ftft$450K$450K$825K$825K

2 meeting halls, 2 meeting halls, basementbasement

$825K$825K2 meeting halls, 2 meeting halls, basementbasement

$450K$450KBasketball court, more Basketball court, more roomsrooms

$450K$450KBasketball court, more Basketball court, more roomsroomsbasementbasement

In downtownIn downtownbasementbasementIn downtownIn downtown

roomsroomsClose to highway, easy Close to highway, easy to findto find

roomsroomsClose to highway, easy Close to highway, easy to findto findto findto findto findto find

Remember this?Remember this?(J 2010(J 2010 b i i t ib i i t iRemember this?Remember this?(J 2010(J 2010 b i i t ib i i t i

$775K$775K$775K$775K

(Jan. 2010 (Jan. 2010 -- beginning to raise beginning to raise fund for 73 E. Hollis St.)fund for 73 E. Hollis St.)(Jan. 2010 (Jan. 2010 -- beginning to raise beginning to raise fund for 73 E. Hollis St.)fund for 73 E. Hollis St.)

Items TargetChurch Building Fund $115,097C u c u d g u d $ 5,09CBCGN donationsDonations (external)

$530,000

$775$775$775$775( )

Internal Loans $245,000Total Budget $890,097

5K5K5K5Kg $ ,

$100K (1/3, 13%)$100K (1/3, 13%)$100K (1/3, 13%)$100K (1/3, 13%)F th tF th tF th tF th t

(Including Internal loans)(Including Internal loans)(Including Internal loans)(Including Internal loans)

$55K (12/27, 7%) $55K (12/27, 7%) 1st week1st week$55K (12/27, 7%) $55K (12/27, 7%) 1st week1st week

From then to now From then to now (June 2011 )(June 2011 )From then to now From then to now (June 2011 )(June 2011 )(June 2011…)(June 2011…)(June 2011…)(June 2011…)

FundFund--raising events (since 10/31/2010)raising events (since 10/31/2010)FundFund--raising events (since 10/31/2010)raising events (since 10/31/2010)11 F ith l d ( 10/31)F ith l d ( 10/31) $118 500$118 50011 F ith l d ( 10/31)F ith l d ( 10/31) $118 500$118 5001.1. Faith pledge (on 10/31)Faith pledge (on 10/31) $118,500$118,5002.2. Promotion (27 stickers)Promotion (27 stickers) $54,000$54,0003.3. Thanksgiving SaleThanksgiving Sale $1,116$1,116

1.1. Faith pledge (on 10/31)Faith pledge (on 10/31) $118,500$118,5002.2. Promotion (27 stickers)Promotion (27 stickers) $54,000$54,0003.3. Thanksgiving SaleThanksgiving Sale $1,116$1,1163.3. Thanksgiving SaleThanksgiving Sale $1,116$1,1164.4. Youth raked leaves on 2 Sat.Youth raked leaves on 2 Sat. $600$6005.5. Appreciation lunch at CBCGL Appreciation lunch at CBCGL $10,604$10,60466 Child ’ h h b k (b l )Child ’ h h b k (b l ) f h d df h d d

3.3. Thanksgiving SaleThanksgiving Sale $1,116$1,1164.4. Youth raked leaves on 2 Sat.Youth raked leaves on 2 Sat. $600$6005.5. Appreciation lunch at CBCGL Appreciation lunch at CBCGL $10,604$10,60466 Child ’ h h b k (b l )Child ’ h h b k (b l ) f h d df h d d6.6. Children’s church bank (below)Children’s church bank (below) few hundredsfew hundreds7.7. Youth fundYouth fund--raising at GLCraising at GLC $583$58388 Donation item (sign up)Donation item (sign up) $72 235$72 235

6.6. Children’s church bank (below)Children’s church bank (below) few hundredsfew hundreds7.7. Youth fundYouth fund--raising at GLCraising at GLC $583$58388 Donation item (sign up)Donation item (sign up) $72 235$72 2358.8. Donation item (sign up)Donation item (sign up) $72,235$72,2358.8. Donation item (sign up)Donation item (sign up) $72,235$72,235

Great job Great job -- Hollis Cavaliers Hockey Hollis Cavaliers Hockey T (i l di D id)T (i l di D id)Great job Great job -- Hollis Cavaliers Hockey Hollis Cavaliers Hockey T (i l di D id)T (i l di D id)Team… (including David)Team… (including David)Team… (including David)Team… (including David)

Church Building Church Building Fund over the yearsFund over the yearsChurch Building Church Building Fund over the yearsFund over the years

From pledges, donations, auctions, yard sales, raked leaves (youth), fund-raising From pledges, donations, auctions, yard sales, raked leaves (youth), fund-raising lunches, youth/kids allowances & piggy banks, hockey games, etc.With cash, checks, wire transfers, stocks, and Jewrieslunches, youth/kids allowances & piggy banks, hockey games, etc.With cash, checks, wire transfers, stocks, and Jewries

Building Fund Final NumbersBuilding Fund Final NumbersBuilding Fund Final NumbersBuilding Fund Final NumbersDescriptions Amount Notes

Total expenses $1,066,472 Property, construction, purchasing itemspurchasing items

Total fund raised/committed $1,059,732 From different waysChurch to make up the rest $6,740

Break Even Break Even (cover all expenses without commercial or internal (cover all expenses without commercial or internal Break Even Break Even (cover all expenses without commercial or internal (cover all expenses without commercial or internal Total Balance $0

loans); loans); no debt moving forward.no debt moving forward.It’s a miracle and great testimony for God’s faithfulnessIt’s a miracle and great testimony for God’s faithfulnessTh k t b th / i t ll th ld th t l Th k t b th / i t ll th ld th t l

loans); loans); no debt moving forward.no debt moving forward.It’s a miracle and great testimony for God’s faithfulnessIt’s a miracle and great testimony for God’s faithfulnessTh k t b th / i t ll th ld th t l Th k t b th / i t ll th ld th t l Thanks to so many brothers/sisters all over the world that love Thanks to so many brothers/sisters all over the world that love God and participated thus made this possible God and participated thus made this possible (These are all treasures in Heaven (These are all treasures in Heaven –– God bless you all) God bless you all)

Thanks to so many brothers/sisters all over the world that love Thanks to so many brothers/sisters all over the world that love God and participated thus made this possible God and participated thus made this possible (These are all treasures in Heaven (These are all treasures in Heaven –– God bless you all) God bless you all) (These are all treasures in Heaven (These are all treasures in Heaven –– God bless you all) God bless you all) (These are all treasures in Heaven (These are all treasures in Heaven –– God bless you all) God bless you all)

Since July 2010, we have done:Since July 2010, we have done:Since July 2010, we have done:Since July 2010, we have done:1.1. Trimming bushes, weeds, clean up: July 24.Trimming bushes, weeds, clean up: July 24.2.2. Parking lot crack sealing: Oct./Nov. ‘10Parking lot crack sealing: Oct./Nov. ‘10

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1.1. Trimming bushes, weeds, clean up: July 24.Trimming bushes, weeds, clean up: July 24.2.2. Parking lot crack sealing: Oct./Nov. ‘10Parking lot crack sealing: Oct./Nov. ‘10

SS3.3. Snow removing: Feb. ‘11Snow removing: Feb. ‘114.4. Cut vertical blinds: Feb. Cut vertical blinds: Feb. 55 P i ti M P i ti M A A

3.3. Snow removing: Feb. ‘11Snow removing: Feb. ‘114.4. Cut vertical blinds: Feb. Cut vertical blinds: Feb. 55 P i ti M P i ti M A A 5.5. Painting: Mar Painting: Mar –– Apr Apr 6.6. Operated Scissor LiftOperated Scissor Lift77 Removed paint residues & tire marksRemoved paint residues & tire marks

5.5. Painting: Mar Painting: Mar –– Apr Apr 6.6. Operated Scissor LiftOperated Scissor Lift77 Removed paint residues & tire marksRemoved paint residues & tire marks7.7. Removed paint residues & tire marksRemoved paint residues & tire marks8.8. Installed wall base Installed wall base

Saved total $30 000+Saved total $30 000+

7.7. Removed paint residues & tire marksRemoved paint residues & tire marks8.8. Installed wall base Installed wall base

Saved total $30 000+Saved total $30 000+Saved total $30,000+Saved total $30,000+Many are quite handy now (CBCGN Construction Co.?)Many are quite handy now (CBCGN Construction Co.?)Saved total $30,000+Saved total $30,000+Many are quite handy now (CBCGN Construction Co.?)Many are quite handy now (CBCGN Construction Co.?)

Great to see everyone (young & old) involved Great to see everyone (young & old) involved in building God’s Housein building God’s House -- our Spiritual Homeour Spiritual HomeGreat to see everyone (young & old) involved Great to see everyone (young & old) involved in building God’s Housein building God’s House -- our Spiritual Homeour Spiritual Homein building God s House in building God s House -- our Spiritual Homeour Spiritual Homein building God s House in building God s House -- our Spiritual Homeour Spiritual Home

Praise God & thank you for Praise God & thank you for all the all the Praise God & thank you for Praise God & thank you for all the all the support, prayers, and actions.support, prayers, and actions.G d i b ildi Hi h hG d i b ildi Hi h h WE thWE thsupport, prayers, and actions.support, prayers, and actions.G d i b ildi Hi h hG d i b ildi Hi h h WE thWE thGod is building His church God is building His church -- WE the WE the people in CBCGNpeople in CBCGNGod is building His church God is building His church -- WE the WE the people in CBCGNpeople in CBCGNp pp pp pp p

It’s a lifeIt’s a life--time testimony fortime testimony forG d’ l d d dG d’ l d d d

It’s a lifeIt’s a life--time testimony fortime testimony forG d’ l d d dG d’ l d d dGod’s marvelous deeds and God’s marvelous deeds and faithfulnessfaithfulnessP & ff t fP & ff t f

God’s marvelous deeds and God’s marvelous deeds and faithfulnessfaithfulnessP & ff t fP & ff t fPrayers & effort from everyone Prayers & effort from everyone that united us that united us Prayers & effort from everyone Prayers & effort from everyone that united us that united us

May this place be the Foundation of MissionsMay this place be the Foundation of MissionsMay this place be the Foundation of MissionsMay this place be the Foundation of Missions

•• Stand in NashuaStand in Nashua•• Hearts for ChinaHearts for China•• Stand in NashuaStand in Nashua•• Hearts for ChinaHearts for China•• Hearts for ChinaHearts for China•• Vision the WorldVision the World•• Hearts for ChinaHearts for China•• Vision the WorldVision the World

Many things to give thanks to…Many things to give thanks to…Many things to give thanks to…Many things to give thanks to…Th k L dTh k L d f th bl if th bl iTh k L dTh k L d f th bl if th bl iThank you Lord, Thank you Lord, for the blessings:for the blessings:

For this unique & beautiful building and its price For this unique & beautiful building and its price ff

Thank you Lord, Thank you Lord, for the blessings:for the blessings:For this unique & beautiful building and its price For this unique & beautiful building and its price

ffBuiltBuilt--up and united us for Your Kingdomup and united us for Your KingdomFor this place be a blessing to many for years to comeFor this place be a blessing to many for years to comeF dF d i i & d ti f i i & d ti f

BuiltBuilt--up and united us for Your Kingdomup and united us for Your KingdomFor this place be a blessing to many for years to comeFor this place be a blessing to many for years to comeF dF d i i & d ti f i i & d ti f FundFund--raising & donations from many raising & donations from many So many people helped usSo many people helped usF th f ilitF th f ilit

FundFund--raising & donations from many raising & donations from many So many people helped usSo many people helped usF th f ilitF th f ilitFor the facility:For the facility:

(parking, spaces in/out, kitchen,(parking, spaces in/out, kitchen,play ball allplay ball all yearyear round etc )round etc )

For the facility:For the facility:(parking, spaces in/out, kitchen,(parking, spaces in/out, kitchen,play ball allplay ball all yearyear round etc )round etc )play ball allplay ball all--yearyear--round, etc.)round, etc.)

Free snow removalFree snow removalMany more Many more

play ball allplay ball all--yearyear--round, etc.)round, etc.)Free snow removalFree snow removalMany more Many more Many more… Many more… Many more… Many more…

Most things were beyond Most things were beyond our control…yet it was God our control…yet it was God Most things were beyond Most things were beyond our control…yet it was God our control…yet it was God who accomplished who accomplished these: these: It’s all about Him; not usIt’s all about Him; not uswho accomplished who accomplished these: these: It’s all about Him; not usIt’s all about Him; not us

More people to give thanks to…More people to give thanks to…More people to give thanks to…More people to give thanks to…S t & f S t & f S t & f S t & f Support & prayers from many Support & prayers from many ––

Grace Fellowship Church & NCA (Pastor Paul, etc.)Grace Fellowship Church & NCA (Pastor Paul, etc.)Grace Lutheran Church (Pastor Mick etc )Grace Lutheran Church (Pastor Mick etc )

Support & prayers from many Support & prayers from many ––Grace Fellowship Church & NCA (Pastor Paul, etc.)Grace Fellowship Church & NCA (Pastor Paul, etc.)Grace Lutheran Church (Pastor Mick etc )Grace Lutheran Church (Pastor Mick etc )Grace Lutheran Church (Pastor Mick, etc.)Grace Lutheran Church (Pastor Mick, etc.)Trinity Baptist Church (Pastor Steve, etc.)Trinity Baptist Church (Pastor Steve, etc.)Chinese Bible Church of Greater Lowell Chinese Bible Church of Greater Lowell

Grace Lutheran Church (Pastor Mick, etc.)Grace Lutheran Church (Pastor Mick, etc.)Trinity Baptist Church (Pastor Steve, etc.)Trinity Baptist Church (Pastor Steve, etc.)Chinese Bible Church of Greater Lowell Chinese Bible Church of Greater Lowell (for all kinds of support & helps) (for all kinds of support & helps) Chinese Gospel Church of Portland, MEChinese Gospel Church of Portland, MEM b th / i t hM b th / i t h

(for all kinds of support & helps) (for all kinds of support & helps) Chinese Gospel Church of Portland, MEChinese Gospel Church of Portland, MEM b th / i t hM b th / i t hMany brothers/sisters everywhereMany brothers/sisters everywhere

Everyone in CBCGN that involved in many Everyone in CBCGN that involved in many diff t diff t

Many brothers/sisters everywhereMany brothers/sisters everywhereEveryone in CBCGN that involved in many Everyone in CBCGN that involved in many diff t diff t different waysdifferent waysConstruction Co. (Hutter), realtor, Construction Co. (Hutter), realtor, Many more Many more

different waysdifferent waysConstruction Co. (Hutter), realtor, Construction Co. (Hutter), realtor, Many more Many more Many more …Many more …Many more …Many more …

Dedicate this building to the LordDedicate this building to the LordOff l Li i S ifi t HiOff l Li i S ifi t HiDedicate this building to the LordDedicate this building to the LordOff l Li i S ifi t HiOff l Li i S ifi t HiOffer ourselves as Living Sacrifices to HimOffer ourselves as Living Sacrifices to HimOffer ourselves as Living Sacrifices to HimOffer ourselves as Living Sacrifices to Him

What a wonderful Journey with the Lord What a wonderful Journey with the Lord d ll f d ll f

What a wonderful Journey with the Lord What a wonderful Journey with the Lord d ll f d ll f and all of youand all of you

Let’s give thanks to Him & praise His nameLet’s give thanks to Him & praise His nameand all of youand all of you

Let’s give thanks to Him & praise His nameLet’s give thanks to Him & praise His namePrepared & humbly served by His grace:Prepared & humbly served by His grace:Prepared & humbly served by His grace:Prepared & humbly served by His grace:

Let s give thanks to Him & praise His nameLet s give thanks to Him & praise His nameLet s give thanks to Him & praise His nameLet s give thanks to Him & praise His name

CBC members:CBC members:•• Arnold Cheng (Chair)Arnold Cheng (Chair)•• Yichong YangYichong Yang

CBC members:CBC members:•• Arnold Cheng (Chair)Arnold Cheng (Chair)•• Yichong YangYichong Yang•• Yichong YangYichong Yang•• YuYu--he Zhanghe Zhang•• Kang WangKang Wang

•• Yichong YangYichong Yang•• YuYu--he Zhanghe Zhang•• Kang WangKang Wangg gg g•• Xiaosong HeXiaosong He•• Felix LouFelix Lou

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F bF bFormer members:Former members:•• Pastor Paul Pastor Paul HsiungHsiung•• Lisa HungLisa Hung

Former members:Former members:•• Pastor Paul Pastor Paul HsiungHsiung•• Lisa HungLisa Hung•• Lisa HungLisa Hung•• Lu Lu GuoGuo•• Lisa HungLisa Hung•• Lu Lu GuoGuo