God’s covenant with David.
I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be his Father, and he shall be My son. If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. But My mercy shall not depart from him….
— 2 Samuel 7:12-16
And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.
Carmel’s origin story.
The original house on Carey Road.
The property from the south.
...and from the north.
Location of our first sanctuary.
Carmel's first completed renovation.
The new church rendering.
The northwest corner rendering.
...from the northeast rendering.
Main floor blueprint.
Construction for the new building commences on July 2, 2010.
Phase 1: The extension.
Breaking ground with (r-l) Pastor Alex, Carissa, Celeste, Chase, Mary & Elder Van.
Susie helps these little ones break ground!
just a slab...
some bricks.
It's all happening!
Phase 1 complete. No cross though.
The moment the cross goes in. Can you feel the excitement?!
Tah-dahhhh!
Mission complete.
A gossamer view of our efforts. What teary, happy eyes see.
Phase 2: Groundbreaking with Chase, Stacy, the new baby—Cayliana, Carissa, Celeste, Pastor Alex, Susie, Don, Jim, Walter, and Keith.
The orange truck...
...and second phase construction commences!
It's all coming together.
Now for inside the sanctuary. View of the future balcony.
View from the balcony.
Look at the cross in the moonlight. Isn't that a pretty view?!
The first day in the sanctuary. People waiting outside. How many times have you walked thru these doors?
A view from the balcony. Susie and Shelley playing.
Another view of the sanctuary.