Time has changed. Days are getting longer, and nights are getting shorter. As the season has changed, our level of progress on the Rise and Build campaign has changed as well. Here are some of the recent changes in our ongoing progress…· The following tasks were completed in the children’s area atrium: repaired and painted east and south walls, two double doors, and single door and trim; removed, ...  Read More

As we enter the month where we celebrate a leap year, we leap for joy over the completion of the first phase of the project with the recent dedication of the renovated and renamed “Praise Place” for our children’s ministry.  Below is a brief recap of what has been done as well as a look ahead at what is to come…  On the main floor, a 220-foot base, six new door closers, and new seating have been i...  Read More

We have reached the month where we sing “Joy to the World,” and we look back on all that has transpired over the course of the year. We have plenty of reasons to be joyful when we look at the progress that has been made in our Rise and Build campaign. Here are the high notes upon which we will end the year…· On the Toon Town main floor, the old carpet has been removed and the new carpet has been i...  Read More

We have entered the month where thanks is given for all of God’s blessings. Among the things we are most thankful for at North Cleveland is the progress that has been made in our Rise and Build campaign. Here are the most recent reasons we have to be thankful…· On the ToonTown main stage, 80% of the walls, seven different rooflines, and two puppet platforms have been framed. Handrails and carpet h...  Read More

Fall is in full swing and excitement is in the rapidly cooling air. As major league baseball teams chase dreams of championship glory, we are continuing to chase the dream of having a place for our students through our Rise and Build campaign. Here are the most recent achievements we are able to celebrate…· In the ToonTown control booth, five steel corner trims and top rail on walls have been inst...  Read More

Summer is fading into fall, the leaves are getting ready to change colors, and the temperature is going to begin cooling off soon. There has been no cooling off, though, in our passion to move forward with our Rise and Build campaign. Let’s take a look the most recent progress…· In ToonTown, 71 new circuits for stage lighting and stage outlets have been installed. Stage lighting, three lasers, and...  Read More

Vacation time has ended. It is time for students to teachers and students to get back to work and back to school. We, however, are not getting back to work because our work on the Rise and Build campaign has not stopped. Here is where our progress currently stands…· In the Game Room, new door closers have been installed.· In ToonTown, the sprocket on the stage turntable has been rebuilt. Demolitio...  Read More

It’s summertime and the living is easy. Fish are jumping, cotton is high, and our commitment to the Rise and Build campaign continues to move forward. Take a look at the progress that has been made thus far…· Additional construction and electrical work have been done in Bryant Hall and the boiler room to provide the new chiller piping, which services the FMC and children’s facilities.· In “Toon To...  Read More

The school year has come to a close and summer break has finally begun. Although students and teachers are taking some well-deserved time off for the next few months, we are taking no time off from our Rise and Build campaign. Here is our current progress on the work…· In “Toon Town,” renovation and retrofitting, including electrical work, has begun. The bank, water tower, and two city silhouettes...  Read More

We have come to the month where the May flowers have come as a result of the April showers. As May flowers bloom, it is fitting that we take a look at what is coming into bloom with our Rise and Build campaign. Here is the latest progress on the work…· In the NCKids production area, the carpet and base have been installed. Also, painting and electrical work has been completed.· In the Theater, gua...  Read More

This is the month where we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and the wonderful words spoken by the angel at the tomb, “He is not here.” We have further reason to rejoice because although He was not in the tomb, He is very much present in the work that is continuing to be done in the Rise and Build campaign. Here is the latest progress on this work…· In the “Creation Station” room, the front h...  Read More

Spring is rapidly approaching, days are starting to get longer, and the Rise and Build campaign continues to make progress.  Here is some of what is springing to life with this project…•Plumbing of the sinks and installation of the threshold has been completed in the women’s restroom.•Much needed prep work (installation of trim, wiring, lighting, windows, cabinetry, sheetrock, etc.) has continued ...  Read More