Construction Updates http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/ Tom Ivey's blog for construction updates and pictures. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:49:15 GMT en-us Copyright 2010 Parkway Baptist Church McKinney Photo Update http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/photo-update/ http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/photo-update/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:49:15 GMT 70% Complete http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/70-complete/ http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/70-complete/ Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:37:28 GMT Well, it's hard to believe that the holiday's are behind us and we are well into the new year.  Progress continues on the building.  We are 98% dried in.  The new heat/air units will be installed in the next couple of weeks.  Most of the masonary has been installed.  The windows are in and dry wall installation has begun.  According to current estimates, we should be in the building in about three and one half months.  And as progress continues on the building, God continues to add to our numbers, which confirms the need for the space our Lord is providing.  Let us praise Him together for what He alone is doing.  And let's continue to be faithful with our building fund commitments.  If you haven't begun to give yet, I urge you to let God show you what your part is and then watch Him provide it as only He can do.

Until the next update, keep praying for the workers safety and for more opportunities to minister to them.  God is at work, not only in the lives of the Parkway family, but in many who have a part in the construction.  Once again, "To God Alone Be The Glory"!

Tom Ivey

 

]]> An Amazing Structure http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/an-amazing-structure/ http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/an-amazing-structure/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:36:48 GMT  

Regardless of which direction you approach our church campus you can see the new worship center standing tall long before you arrive.  I like to think of it as a "Standing Stone", even if it is mostly steel right now.  In the old Testament, we see many examples of where God's people would use a large stone to mark a place where something significant happened at the hands of God.  They did this so that when someone new to the area came along and asked why the stone was standing, they could tell them what God had done.  Likewise, when people new to our area see our "standing stone" we can tell them not only what God has done, but what He continues to do today. The roof should be completed by the end of the week if the weather holds.  Within a couple of weeks they should be laying brick.  The auditorium and choir chairs are ordered and should arrive sometime in late March.  We are slightly behind schedule due to weather, however, once the building is dried in we should get back on schedule rather quickly. Please continue to pray for the project and remain faithful to the giving as the Lord has blessed you. Tom Ivey

Regardless of which direction you approach our church campus you can see the new worship center standing tall long before you arrive.  I like to think of it as a "Standing Stone", even if it is mostly steel right now.  In the old Testament, we see many examples of where God's people would use a large stone to mark a place where something significant happened at the hands of God.  They did this so that when someone new to the area came along and asked why the stone was standing, they could tell them what God had done.  Likewise, when people new to our area see our "standing stone" we can tell them not only what God has done, but what He continues to do today.

 

The roof should be completed by the end of the week if the weather holds.  Within a couple of weeks they should be laying brick.  The auditorium and choir chairs are ordered and should arrive sometime in late March.  We are slightly behind schedule due to weather, however, once the building is dried in we should get back on schedule rather quickly.

 

Please continue to pray for the project and remain faithful to the giving as the Lord has blessed you.

 

Tom Ivey

]]> Standing Stone http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/standing-stone/ http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/standing-stone/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:37:52 GMT Regardless of which direction you approach our church campus you can see the new worship center standing tall long before you arrive.  I like to think of it as a "Standing Stone", even if it is mostly steel right now.  In the old Testament, we see many examples of where God's people would use a large stone to mark a place where something significant happened at the hands of God.  They did this so that when someone new to the area came along and asked why the stone was standing, they could tell them what God had done.  Likewise, when people new to our area see our "standing stone" we can tell them not only what God has done, but what He continues to do today.

The roof should be completed by the end of the week if the weather holds.  Within a couple of weeks they should be laying brick.  The auditorium and choir chairs are ordered and should arrive sometime in late March.  We are slightly behind schedule due to weather, however, once the building is dried in we should get back on schedule rather quickly.

Please continue to pray for the project and remain faithful to the giving as the Lord has blessed you.

Tom Ivey

]]> Going Vertical http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/going-vertical/ http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/going-vertical/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:20:39 GMT After an extended rain delay, the workers were able to pour the remaining parts of the foundation early last week.  Then on Thursday, the steel and roofing arrived on the job site.  And praise the Lord, yesterday the steel workers started up with the building.  I was amazed at how much they got done in one day.  This is a huge milestone in the project.  Also, as you look around, you will see many more trees and shrubs planted.  The entire campus is really looking wonderful.

As you continue to see progress day by day, give thanks to God for allowing you to be a part of this great work.  Knowing that the completion of the building will allow for more people to come and worship and be taught the truth of God's word is such a joy.  Let us likewise be careful to remain good stewards.  God will provide all of the resources needed to finish the project through our giving as He directs.  And let us continue to say together, "TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY"!!

Tom Ivey   

]]> Progress, progress, progress! http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/progress-progress-progress/ http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/progress-progress-progress/ Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:03:25 GMT There has been a lot of progress since my last update.  Most of the surface paving has been completed.  The long wait for the new transformer is over.  It came in last Friday.  They will soon have the extension of the existing building just outside Brother Kirk's office complete.  Then the electrical connections to the new transformer will be done.  And next week the kitchen, bathrooms and three of the preschool rooms in the existing building will have new floors.  Whew!!  I got tired just saying all of that.  Keep praying that our workers will be kept safe and the building fund offerings continue to increase.  To God Alone Be The Glory

Tom Ivey

Construction Pic Pouring Concrete

]]> Rain, rain, go away so our workers can work and not play! http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/rain-rain-go-away-so-our-workers-can-work-and-not-play/ http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/rain-rain-go-away-so-our-workers-can-work-and-not-play/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:34:39 GMT Well, the rain has been a mixed blessing to us here in North Texas.  We've gotten most of the piers drilled and a lot of new walkways and other concrete paving completed on the east side of our building.  Aren't the new walkways more convenient?  But alas, the rain shut down most of the work for about a week.  More electrical conduit and forming for grade beams and pier caps will take place this week.  We have also finalized our contract for the audio, visual and lighting equipment for the new worship center.

Stay tuned.  More construction updates to come!  Thank you all for your support of this important project both in prayers and giving.  May God bless you all.

Tom

 

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]]> A Firm Foundation http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/a-firm-foundation/ http://www.pbcmckinney.org/construction-updates/a-firm-foundation/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:17:59 GMT As you drive by the church property, you see a lot of different types of heavy equipment moving back and forth doing their work.  The focus of the current work is the foundation for the new worship center.  Our soil isn't the best, so it was necessary to dig down many feet to get to bedrock, then fill in with good soil, compact it and make ready for the piers to be poured.  Without a good, solid foundation, the building wouldn't be able to stand up to the movement of the soil during the various seasons of the year.  It would be tested by much rain, scourging heat and the like.  It is likely that we would begin seeing cracks in the foundation and the supporting walls.

Construction Photo 1

We, too, need a solid, firm foundation to support us when we weather the storms of life.  As I watched the men working so hard out in the sweltering heat over the past couple of weeks, I was reminded of what God said in Isaiah 28:16, "...Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a costly cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed.  He who believes in it will not be disturbed." 

Please keep praying for the safety of the construction workers as they do the Lord's work.  And remember, the church's One Foundation is Jesus Christ the Lord!!

Construction Photo 2

 

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