Vision 2020
Jesus calls us to "make disciples" (Matt 28:19-20) who...
- Worship God in spirit and in truth (John 4:24)
- Connect to one another in biblical community (Heb 10:24-25)
- Impact the world through evangelism (Phm 1:6) and service (Matt 25:31-46)
Vision 2020 is about accomplishing that three-fold goal, and what we must do with our land and buildings in order to accomplish it more effectively for God's glory. This 10-year plan is not about buildings and land, but about how we can best use buildings and land to make more disciples who make more disciples who are worshipping, connecting, and impacting, so that the fame and Lordship of Christ would grip every heart in Palm Bay and Melbourne.
Please submit any questions or comments to: vision@covenantpalmbay.org.
See below for updates and descriptions of the various project phases.
Updates
7.27.11
Worked through the elimination of some traffic impact fees from the City of Palm Bay. St. John's River Water Management District now needs to know the ability of the property to handle an extreme storm water event. Our engineer is working on a response. We hope that we will get some bids soon so that we know how much it will cost to clear the land and begin Phase I.
1.28.11
Sonrise Island (for children 0 through 3 years old) opened to our church and community on Dec. 24th and a Community Open House on January 7.
The Covenant Group rooms are nearing completion and we will offer an Open House to the congregation on Feb. 5th and 6th, along with a showing of our new Youth and College Room.
We have resubmitted plans for the clearing of the 10 acres to the south of the main campus. Awaiting permits from St. John’s River Management District and City of Palm Bay.
11.17.10
After some demolition and lots of preparation, the first stage of the new themed Tot area is complete. The artists will return during the week of December 6th. Construction personnel are now in place completing new carpeting, ceilings, etc. that are needed in the first floor of the E building.
9.7.10
We began construction on the new Youth and College Room today. Here is the schedule of construction:
Week of:
September 6th—Demolition
September 13th—framing work, electrical
September 20th—Trades work, electrical, HVAC, etc.
September 27th—Drywall
October 4th—flooring
We may also be moving some of the laborers over into the first floor of the E building to begin construction for that work also. We have also signed a contract with a theme company and that will begin in October.
7.27.10
We have comments back from the city on the Phase I plan, addressing comments.
Meeting with first vendor on theme ideas and bid today for first floor E building renovation for Tot ministry.
Progress on modular set up continues. Tie downs and plumbing inspected and cleared, awaiting clearance on electrical. Fire alarm, intercom, internet all progressing also.
7.7.2010
Modular buildings have arrived and are being placed on the building site. The plans for the south property (Phase I) have been submitted to the City of Palm Bay and the St. John’s River Water Management District.
6.18.2010
Children’s Ministry staff already visiting churches to gain input and insight into creation of new nursery area in the 1st floor of the E building.
Initial costs of remodel for youth and college room received, reworking prices.
Modulars being refurbished in Lakeland, production coming along well. Additional insulation added to assist with electricity costs (HVAC).
Engineers completing plans for submittal to the City of Palm Bay and St. John’s River Water Management District for Phase I.
5.06.2010
Met with contractor to go over thoughts on modification of youth office area and to begin cost analysis.
5.05.2010
Avon Modulars officially submitted plans to the City of Palm Bay for the modulars and the Transition Plan.
5.04.2010
Church representatives and landscape architect met with City of Palm Bay to discuss Phase I and talk about process moving forward.
Church administration met with youth and college ministry personnel to discuss renovation to current youth office area.
4.20.2010
Surveyors and environmental assessors working through south property in preparation for Phase I.
4.12.2010
Session approved the contract proposal from a landscape professional to begin the process of looking into efforts to clear and prep the uncleared acres to the south of our main property (Considered Phase I). Moving forward with survey work and engineering services.
4.08.2010
School administration and teachers met with modular representatives to pick exterior and interior paint colors and also carpeting and VCT colors and styles. Discussed locations of bathrooms, windows, etc. Also church administration discussed city impact fees.
3.23.2010
The session met with a planning and landscape architecture professional on March 22nd to begin discussion of how to proceed with open land on the south property and the process with the city and St. John’s River Management District.
3.17.2010
Avon Modulars and church representative met with City of Palm Bay for a final review of project before official submission. City engineers, planners, utilities and fire officials all in attendance. Good meeting nailing down placement of modulars. Working on impact fee narrative to explain building usages.
3.2.2010
Met with City of Palm Bay today to preliminarily review the modular project. Very helpful meeting and we are working with the city to find best case scenarios for beginning the project.
Lease reviewed and ready for signing.
2.19.2010
Hand off transition complete from school ministry to church administration to lead project, met with Avon Modular on 2/9/10
Contact made with City of Palm Bay, pre-planning meeting may be set up for 2/23.
Pertinent financial and survey information sent to Avon Modular
Reviewing Finance Lease Agreement, 2/18 and 2/19
Phases
Transition Phase: Includes the purchase and placement of modulars, movement of CCS elementary classes from E building into modulars, movement of Tot nursery into 1st Floor of E building and renovation, renovation of nursery wing for small groups and renovation of existing youth office and meeting room for larger youth and college ministry room. (Estimated completion—January 2011 [modular placement goal is July 2010])
Phase I: Determination of process and planning for the clearing of uncleared land to the south of main campus. If funds allow, clear, grade and create stormwater retention with an eye toward the future placement of sanctuary complex. Plans for cleared land would allow use for sport fields (CCS and ROAR sports) and overflow parking. (Estimated completion—July 2011)
Phase II: Process, planning and construction of new sanctuary complex. Upon completion of complex, CCS moves into existing campus for use of our dayschool ministry. (Estimated completion—Lord willing no later than 2020)
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