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

February has arrived, the month where love is in the air as we approach Valentine’s Day. With our attention placed on thoughts of love, our love for future generations is demonstrated in our continued progress with the Rise and Build campaign. Here are the latest accomplishments with this project…· A custom window has been cut, built, painted, and installed in the Pizza room.· A countertop has bee...  Read More

Beyond 21 Days “And when you pray…when you fast….”Matthew 6:5a, 16aWhen Jesus gave instructions to those who heard him regarding prayer and fasting, He did not mention their importance.  He did not speak of the necessity of prayer and fasting and then proceed to teach that these things must be done.  He spoke as if it were simply understood that prayer and fasting would be a normal part of the lif...  Read More

Victory “Then Jesus said to him, ‘Begone, Satan!  For it is written, “You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.”’ Then the devil left Him.”Matthew 4:10-11aThe wilderness, while frequently recognized as the location where Jesus was tempted, could better be understood as the location where Jesus was victorious over Satan.  With each temptation that came His way, Jesus responded quickl...  Read More

The Older Brother Too “…and his father came out and began entreating him.”Luke 15:28aAs we cry out for the lost, offering constant prayer that prodigals will come home, it can be very easy for us to feel like the older brother.  We may not be casting judgment upon the prodigals, but we feel like the love and rejoicing extended toward the prodigals is not coming our way.  In those moments, we would...  Read More

Hearing The Whisper “Then He said, ‘Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.’ And behold the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks into pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and a...  Read More