Marysville Nazarene Building Addition

Marysville Church of the Nazarene Celebrates 50th Anniversary

2011-11-13T17:08:00.001-05:00

The Marsyville Church of the Nazarene will celebrate it’s 50th anniversary of ministry in Union County on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Special music and the dedication of the new Family Life Center will highlight the celebration. Dr.Paul Whiteford has served as Senior Pastor since 1991.

“We want to invite everyone to join us as we celebrate 50 years of ministry in Marysville,” Whiteford said. “Our vision is to be a church where people can believe in Jesus Christ, belong to a loving family, and become stronger in their faith. We’re proud of the high quality of family-oriented ministries for all ages and we’re proud to be a part of the fabric of such a great community.”

The day will kick off with a special celebration service at 10:30a.m. at the church, located at 1126 North Maple Street, a block north of the Union County Fairgrounds. The service will feature music from The McCrary family and a celebration message from Northwest Ohio District Superintendent Geoff Kunselman.

Following the morning service, there will be a carry-in dinner and special ceremony dedicating the newest building addition to the Maple Street campus. The Family Life Center was designed by Meachem & Apel and constructed by Thomas & Marker. Construction was completed in 2010 with the final touches put on the kitchen portion of the facility.

Funded by donations from church members the Marysville Nazarene Family Life Center can seat 600, host athletic events and includes a full service kitchen. The Family Life Center almost doubled the amount of ministry space available to the church and houses youth events, community rallies, wedding receptions, and will once again be a host sight of Upward Basketball this winter in partnership with other churches in the community.

“The Family Life Center wasn’t just built to serve our church members,” Whiteford added. “It’s truly enabled us become a stronger part of the community."

The Marysville Nazarene church began in a home near downtown in 1961. It has steadily grown with the community over the past 50 years. The church offers a broad spectrum of family-based ministries. Along with Whiteford, full-time staff includes children’s pastor Victoria Case, youth ministers Kevin and Chelsie Reed, and senior adult pastor Rich Applegarth.

Finishing Touches

2009-06-11T23:16:00.002-04:00

It's been several months since we've provided an update on the building project.

"What's there to update?", you ask.

The Building committee recently met to get the ball rolling on the completion of the kitchen in the Family Life Center. The goal is to get this part of the project complete sometime in the third quarter of this year. Once finished, we will have a full-scale warming kitchen to support church events in the FLC moving forward.

The committee has also approved a redesign of the existing kitchen. Stay tuned for more information.

Coming Soon...

2009-01-04T16:39:00.001-05:00

.....we'll provide details for the dedication of the new Family Life Center.

In the meantime, a special thanks to everyone for your financial support of the project and, just as important, your prayers.

The Floor Looks Great!!!

2008-10-30T20:46:00.002-04:00

The new floor in the Family Life Center looks very sharp!!!

In the next few days, crews will wax it down with a nice shine.

Then, another crew will come in an install basketball hoops from the ceiling.

With regard to the kitchen, the church board has approved work to begin to finish the kitchen in the new addition. The building committee will be working to finalize designs so work can start soon.

Floor Partially Installed

2008-10-12T22:17:00.002-04:00

Check out this picture of the new floor in the Family Life Center addition. Work will continue over the next few weeks to complete the installation. It really looks great!!

Thank you for your faithful prayers and financial support for this project!!!

Finally! The Floor...

2008-10-05T14:42:00.004-04:00

After several months of diligent patience, we're ready to install the new floor to the Family Life Center addition so we can bring the project to completion.

You've read and heard the updates over the past several months regarding the moisture levels in the concrete slab that have been delaying this installation. Now we have the right materials in place to take care of these concerns and we are ready to install the floor.

It is has been a long journey over the past year, but through faith and prayer, we can see light at the end of the tunnel.

Already, the Family Life Center addition has been utilized to celebrate several wedding receptions and the Centennial Celebration of the church!!

So what happens next?

Over the next several weeks, crews will be installing the new floor.

After that, basketball goals will be installed.

And following that, work will begin to finish the new kitchen. This final phase will take several more months complete, but in the meantime, the FLC will be open for use.

Again, thanks to all of you who have given many hours and your financial support to the project. Please continue to pray for the ministry of our church as this "construction phase" winds down. Now more than ever, we need the blessing of the Holy Spirit on our church.

September 1 Building Update

2008-09-01T09:27:00.004-04:00

A few items to update everyone on the Church Building project:

Thanks to everyone in the congregation and everyone who has supported the project for your patience through the summer months. Things have taken a bit longer than we expected, but that is par for the course on any significant building project. Things are starting to develop that will hopefully bring closure to the construction in the next several weeks.

Parking lot complete!: In August, our designers and construction team were finally able to resolve some soil issues that were preventing completion of the new parking area. With some extra elbow grease and creative engineering from our experts, the new parking lot was capped and finished a few weeks ago, providing nearly 50 new parking spaces.

Flooring Update: If you've been in the Family Life Center recently, you've notice those big green machines and fans. What is that all about? Those big green things are giant, industrial-sized de-humidifiers. They were brought in to draw excess moisture out of the concrete floor. (Yes, even though the concrete is hard, it is still curing...) The moisture level in the concrete has to be brought down to a certain level before the new flooring can be installed. Why? If the moisture level isn't at the right level, the warranty on the flooring will be voided. Hence, the delay. Fortunately, the moisture levels do seem to be coming down, which means that in the next few weeks, the flooring can be installed, completing this phase of the project.

Basketball Goals: At the August Church Board meeting, the board voted to purchase used basketball goals for the new addition. These goals will be installed this fall and will hang from the ceiling.

Again, thanks to everyone for your support of the project and your patience. So many have sacrificed their time and their resources to support this project and so many others have been bathing the project in prayer. Please continue to pray that we can wrap up things in the next month or so...

Entering the Final Stretch

2008-05-29T22:51:00.004-04:00

We are entering the final stretch of the construction of the new Family Life Center addition to our church.

As with any project of this size, folks get anxious for things to wrap up so we can crack open the doors and start using our facility. And, as with any project of this size, there are significant final details that need to be tended to carefully to ensure the project is completed to the best of our satisfaction.

Here is a quick update on a few items we are managing:

Flooring installation: The original game plan was to have the flooring in the addition installed by now. So what's the hold up? The concrete is curing a bit more slowly than expected. In order to keep the warranty in tact on the brand new floor, moisture levels in the concrete have to be at just the right level. Too much moisture and it won't install correctly. The building committee has made the safe choice to allow the floor to "dry up" as much as possible before allowing the installation team to do their job. The implication: we may wait until the first week of July to have the floor installed. Even without the floor installed, we'll be able to host the Scott wedding reception and hold VBS activities as scheduled. An unexpected delay, but a prudent decision.

Parking lot pavement: When the first layer of asphalt was being laid down, we were informed the main entrance of the church would be inaccessible for a few weeks. Well now we're working on five weeks, so what is the delay? Once again, there is a moisture issue below the surface we're attempting to address with our contractor, Thomas & Marker, before we lay down the final layer of asphalt and stripe the lot for use. Our goal is to work with the experts to resolve the issue efficiently and appropriately as quickly as we can. We can only ask that you remain patient as we work through this final stage.

Overall, about 95 percent of the project is complete. We are working on final finishes inside the addition and hope to be in a position for final inspections in the next several weeks.

We encourage everyone to take the long-term view on this project. We're all anxious to open the doors and start using the facility, but we also all want the project completed to our satisfaction. It is worth taking the time to make certain we do our best to get everything we can control completed to every one's expectations.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support of the building project!!

Hole in the Wall!

2008-04-29T20:39:00.002-04:00

Everyone has been asking when the construction crew will be cutting the hole in the sanctuary wall creating access to the new Family Life Center addition.

Well, the answer is: Monday.

Crews cut through the wall Monday and for the next several days (and maybe even next Sunday) we will be worshipping in somewhat of a construction zone.

The good news is that cutting through the wall means the end of the project is near.

Work will continue in earnest this week on bathroom plumbing, electrical finishes and, of course, the new sanctuary entrance.

In just a few short weeks, flooring for the new addition will be installed and inspections will be conducted.

Before you know it, the construction will be complete and we will be able to begin using the new space for ministry!

Video Update: Paving and Interior Update

2008-04-26T11:58:00.005-04:00

A new video is available below highlighting the paving of the new parking lot in front of the Family Life Center addition. Approximately 50 new spaces will be made available through this part of the project many of you are supporting through your Journey of Faith committments.

Click on the video below and then click the "Play" button to view.

Checks are in the Mail

2008-04-26T11:50:00.002-04:00

The checks are in the mail early. That's according to the IRS regarding the economic stimulus package rebate program that will provide cash for many of us.

Everybody seems to want a piece of that money. Many households need the funds to make ends meet and it truly will be a "God-send." Other households may not have as great of a need.

If you are in one of those households that doesn't necessarily need the cash, you may be considering some purchases for stuff you need, like: a computer, a TV, some furniture, a car, remodeling, etc.

If you are so moved by the Spirit, here are a list of things we need to put the finishing touches on the Family Life Center addition, which are not part of the project budget :

Basketball goals.
Initial sealing and waxing of the new building floor.
Finishing the kitchen (cabinets, appliances, sinks, etc.)
New church sign for the front of the property.

These are a few of the BIG things we still need resources to complete.

If you are in the fortunate position to have the resources to help, please pray about and strongly consider these items.

You know our church is a good investment....and the donation is tax deductible!

Thanks.

A View from the Cell Phone Camera....

2008-04-24T21:39:00.008-04:00

The Building Committee toured the new Family Life Addition after it's meeting with the construction team on Thursday evening. Here are some cell-phone pictures below. The walls are no longer purple. Yea!!!! On Friday morning, weather permitting, the first layer of pavement will be laid in the new parking lot. Stay tuned! Exciting things are happening with the project.

Video Update: Purple walls?

2008-04-04T21:19:00.004-04:00

Click on the video icon below and then click the play button for an view of the inside of the new Family Life addition to our church.

Are those purple walls? Actually, yes. They are purple now, but not for long. Drywallers and painters are wrapping up their work over the next few weeks. Electricians and plumbers are also hard at work.

When you drive into the church this week, you'll also note that sidewalks along the front of both the old and new building are being poured. The new parking area in front of the facility has also been graded and is being prepared for final touches.

Take a peek...

Video: A Peek Inside the New Addition

2008-02-16T21:30:00.005-05:00

Click on the video below and then click the play button for a look inside the new Family Life Center addition....

Frame Up, Floor Down---Next: Bring on the Bricks

2008-01-31T19:59:00.001-05:00

The Family Life Center project is experiencing quite the progress spurt over the past week-and-a-half.

The steel frame is in place. Crews poured the cement floor in just a few short hours. Framing for the walls is almost complete. Installation of the metal roof is moving quickly.

And next week? The masonry crew arrives to begin installation of the brick exterior. As the exterior and roofing are completed, work is also proceeding to begin on the interior infrastructure, including electrical, HVAC, drywall and other features.

The Building Committee is meeting bi-weekly with our general contractor, Thomas & Marker, and our architect, Meacham & Apel.

"Our congregation should be very pleased with the progress and quality of work we are receiving for our investment," said Joe Case, building committee member. "We have a great partnership developing that is allows our construction team and our committee to work through challenges, collaborate on cost-effective solutions, and deliver an end product that will allow our ministry to expand."

Crews are working six days a week on various portions of the project.

The Community Takes Note of Our Project

2008-01-09T21:20:00.000-05:00

Did you notice the front page of the Marysville Journal-Tribune Wednesday evening?

Yes, that was a picture of work on our building addition featured at the bottom of the page (click on the picture for a closer look).

When folks in the community drive by our church, they are taking note that exciting things are happening with the construction of the Family Life Center. It's an outward sign that our church is growing with the community.

Don't hesitate to use the building project to talk about our church and our ministry with your friends and neighbors. This is a tremendous time of opportunity we don't want to miss!!!

Meanwhile, continue to keep the project in your prayers....

Moving On Up....

2008-01-07T22:22:00.000-05:00

Can you say "progress"?

There are a number of visible signs that our building project is moving forward and taking shape.

According to Randy Marker with Thomas & Marker, building permits have been released that are allowing all the progress on the structural steel.

Marker says upcoming progress is expected on placing the floor slab (depending on the weather), and the metal framing of the walls will be taking place within the next few weeks.

Stay tuned for more details....

Getting The Details Nailed Down

2007-12-04T20:11:00.001-05:00

Much of the activity around the "ground work" of the new Family Life Center addition is being completed in quick fashion.

Crews have substantially finished the storm sewer, identified the existing downspout drains and properly routing them, received the metal building materials, and have completed the family life center foundations.

While work continues outside, there is a tremendous amount of energy that continues to go into the final design and pricing portion of the planning process. This is a crucial part of the planning process because it enables the building committee to make the best-informed decisions to make your "Journey of Faith" commitments build as much as possible.

So when will we see the steel frame start going up? Likely late December or early January.

Keep the project in your prayers as crucial planning and decision making tasks are completed by the building committee this month.

CONSIDER GIVING AHEAD ON YOUR JOURNEY OF FAITH COMMITMENT:

One way you can help the project and our financing plans is to "give ahead" on your Journey of Faith commitment. The more commitments we can collect ahead of schedule allow us to lower the long-term debt load on the church.

Thank you for your sacrificial commitment to support the ministry and future of the Marysville Church!

Steel Frame Arriving

2007-11-19T21:02:00.000-05:00

On Sunday night, more than 250 of us gathered in the high school cafeteria for the 2007 Thanksgiving Dinner. It is exciting to think that next Thanksgiving, we will be able to gather together in our new Family Life Center.

The project took another step closer to reality bright and early Monday morning as the pre-fabricated steel frame for the building arrived. Crews will be erecting the steel skeleton of the addition over the next several weeks. Meanwhile, work continues on the drainage system and the building pad this week.

Design Update

2007-11-19T20:22:00.001-05:00

Over the past several weeks, the building committee has been working with our design team at Meacham and Apel to refine the building design to meet several site-specific issues.

One of the major developments in the plan involves the connector between the new facility and the existing building. The original plan called for an 11 foot wide connector hallway to join the two structures......(click on the pictures for a closer look)

As the design process moved forward, it became apparent that the "tunnel" solution was inadequate for a variety of reasons, mainly because the slope of the connector would have been too steep for easy passage.

So the creative minds went back to the drawing board and created a better connector that feels more like a narthex and less like a tube. The new design includes a wide connector hallway with stairs and a handicap accessible ramp. It's a great solution that falls within the approved project scope and also creates a larger gathering space before and after services.

Cost effective, dynamic solutions like this one prove the value of working with a great design team!

Keep the project in prayer as major portions of the project are in full swing.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact a member of the building committee for more details.

Let the Games Begin

2007-11-15T22:46:00.000-05:00

If you've dropped by the church this week, you've noticed a flurry of activity.

The first of the permits have come through and work is underway to update drainage around the construction site.

That's why you see all the pipe and tile on the property. (click on the pics below for a closer look)

It's also why the main entrance was blocked from traffic through the week. Hopefully, the Maple Street entrance will be accessible for service this Sunday. Just in case, be prepared to zip around the block to enter through the entrance on the backside of the property.

Additionally, you'll notice that the construction crew has shipped in and built up the pad upon which the new Family Life Center will sit. The elevated pad is especially noticeable from the rear of the church property....

Coming soon....laying the foundation and the arrival of the steel frame. Stay tuned and keep praying for our church and good weather!

An "Eruption" of Activity Predicted

2007-11-08T21:25:00.000-05:00

In the words of Randy Marker, from our general contracting firm Thomas & Marker, we can expect an eruption of activity on the building addition site in the next several days.

"We have received partial plan approval to begin foundation work from Union County and expect the City’s zoning approval this week," Marker said Thursday. "We are hopeful to begin building the foundations next week."

As the Building Committee has been working diligently with Marker and our architectural team from Meacham & Apel on technical designs for the project, crews have been working hard to prepare the building site for some real construction action.

"Soils have been imported and the building pad has been completed," Marker added. "The materials are on site for the storm drainage system and the building steel is slated to arrive the third week of November."

Meanwhile, work is also wrapping up on the new roof over the existing building.

Stay tuned for more details as the work continues....

Journal-Tribune Coverage of the Groundbreaking

2007-10-29T20:21:00.000-04:00

The Marysville Journal-Tribune published a photo and a short story regarding our recent groundbreaking ceremony.

Click on the picture to the left for a better look. Better yet, go buy a copy of the Monday edition of the Journal-Tribune or visit their website.

It is certainly an exciting time to be a part of our church family!!!

Site Prep Update

2007-10-27T13:22:00.000-04:00

As you head into church this weekend, you will notice many things are happening on the project. Thomas and Marker has moved in and is preparing the site for construction to begin as soon as the permit process is complete. An office-trailer is now on the property along with heavy equipment to prepare the ground for work to begin.

You'll also notice preparations are underway to replace the roof on the existing church facility. This is part of the approved project.

The roof on the existing building suffered hail damage during storms in 2005 and 2006 and we have several leak issues as a result. Insurance is covering a portion of this part of the project as well as some "Journey of Faith" funds. The goal is to complete this part of the project as quickly as possible, so our existing facility is ready for winter weather.

For more photos of the current site work...click on the video box below and then hit the play arrow...

Continue to pray for our church and the project as we proceed.

Groundbreaking Slideshow

2007-10-22T21:49:00.000-04:00

Click on the video below for a slide show of pictures from the Groundbreaking Ceremony on October 21, 2007.....

A Beautiful Day to Break Ground

2007-10-21T14:31:00.000-04:00

The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Family Life Center addition was held after the morning service on October 21st, 2007.

Northwest Ohio District Superintendent Larry Fairbanks joined the congregation for the special ceremony. Also on hand was special guest Randy Marker. Randy is with our general contractor, Thomas and Marker, and is helping oversee construction of the project.

In the past week, the old parsonage has been cleared away and the ground is being prepared for actual project work to begin. The building committee continues to work closely with our design team to work through details on the final blue-prints of the project.

Meanwhile, Ambrose Phillips has agreed to watch over the construction process day-to-day over the next several months. Ambrose brings years of construction/project experience to the job and we are blessed to have his eye on things as we move forward.

Below are a few photos of the ceremony.

(click to enlarge and enjoy)....

Parsonage Demolition Clears the Way for the Project to Begin

2007-10-13T16:37:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, October 13, 2007, the demolition of the old church parsonage began to clear the way for construction of the Family Life Center addition to begin. If you missed the action, click on the video below for an eye-witness view of the action. Once you click the frame, click the play button. (This should work on any broadband or cable internet connection. It will take some more time if you use dial-up.)

Update: Project Financing Approved/Groundbreaking Ceremony Sunday, October 21 (note date change)

2007-10-11T22:30:00.000-04:00

Late on Thursday, we received confirmation that our lending institution has approved the loan application for our expansion project. This is a tremendous answer to prayer and clearly opens the door for our construction to begin very quickly.

What’s next?

Please spread the word that the Building Committee will host a special ground-breaking ceremony Sunday, October 21, 2007, immediately following the 10:30am worship service. The ground-breaking ceremony will be held in front of the old parsonage and will mark the latest step in the ongoing journey upon which our church family has embarked over the past few years.

Note: We were originally going to hold the groundbreaking on October 14, but needed to reschedule to accommodate project needs. (That is the great thing about this site. We are able to provide you updates quickly and efficiently, so keep coming back for the latest details.)

Demolition of the parsonage has already commenced so that our construction team can begin to prepare the site as much as possible before Old Man Winter makes a mark.

This is an exciting time for our church. Please continue to pray that our project is completed safely and efficiently over the next several months.

And stay tuned to this site for updates……

Progress Report: Financing Update for the Project

2007-10-05T18:21:00.000-04:00

In the wake of the positive vote by the congregation to move forward on the project, the Building Committee is working to secure and finalize financing so we can begin preparing to build.

PRAYER REQUEST: On Thursday, October 11, 2007, the board of the financial institution with which we are working to secure financing will consider our loan request. Please be praying that this meeting goes smoothly and that all the proper decisions are made so our project can move forward.

Building Project Overwhelmingly Approved

2007-09-30T16:17:00.000-04:00

The ballots have been counted.

On Sunday, September 30, 2007, the congregation of the Marysville (Ohio) Church of the Nazarene voted 83 percent to 17 percent to move forward with a proposed expansion that will include a new Family Life Center on the south end of the church property at 1126 North Maple Street. The overwhelmingly supportive congregational vote was preceded by unanimous votes by the Northwest Ohio District Buildings and Grounds committee and a unanimous vote of support by the Marysville Nazarene church board.

Working with general contractor Thomas & Marker and architect Meacham & Apel, a design was developed that will create a new, 9,000+ square foot multi-purpose facility that will expand the Marysville Nazarene Church's ministry capabilities for years to come. The planned expansion will include an additional entrance to the existing sanctuary, more parking, and easier access.

The expansion is a major implementation of a comprehensive master plan approved by the congregation in September 2006. As resources become available, the plan is to fully implement the 2006 master plan to further enhance ministry outreach to the community.

Within the next few weeks, a ground breaking ceremony will be scheduled, demolition of the parsonage will occur, and preparation for construction will begin. Updates on project progress will be posted on this web log in the coming weeks and months.

Please pray for the church as it undertakes this historic expansion of ministry facilities.

A Closer Look at the Approved Project

2007-09-30T16:09:00.000-04:00