Update on downtown church property

I recently was asked to give an update on the status of our downtown church property. So, here goes...

As of today, we have received several "soft" offers to buy our property but, so far, have received no firm offers in writing, such as would allow us to come before the congregation for a decision (which, by the way, will have to happen before the property can be sold). The property is not currently listed for sale, and there are no plans in the works to do so. We have been told that FEMA will be tearing down the small office building behind the sanctuary, since that building is on a separate deed and "qualifies" for this free service. There is no definite time schedule yet as to when this will happen. As far as the main sanctuary, classrooms, and fellowship hall, there are no plans to demolish them at the present time.

If and when we, as a congregation, do decide to sell or to demolish the property, we will be sure to have a special service on site beforehand.

As far as our new property goes, we hope to submit our application to the Corps of Engineers in Mobile sometime within the next few weeks (we are gathering the necessary info they will need). Once we submit this application, we are told that it could be four months before we know anything back from them. Please be in prayer for the church and for this process. And let me know if there are any questions or concerns at any time.