The church had two major problems with their building: firstly, inadequate toilet and kitchen facilities and secondly, insufficient space to accommodate the growing youth work. They contacted us for assistance. We were thrilled to see their vision and asked David Skull to work with the church to overcome the problems. The result was an extension project.
The church at Newquay writes:
“We praise God that our church side extension is now finished. We would especially like to thank friends of the church who have contributed in prayer and financially towards the project. It seems quite amazing that a cramped, narrow alleyway and outside toilet block could be replaced so cleverly by a two-storey extension that contains a modern kitchen, three WCs (including one for people with disabilities) and a sizeable upstairs Sunday School room.
“The project had its technical challenges and we would like to thank David Skull of the Grace Baptist Trust Corporation for being our patient and able project manager. The Trust kindly provided an interest-free loan to cover the cost of the project. So far, we have raised a third of the money through our building fund, gifts from friends and a £10,000 grant from the Borough Council. We look to the Lord for the remainder, going forward. The Trust is helping with other work to the church. The chapel ceiling was repaired in early 2009 and we hope also to tidy and repair the inside walls.”
2010 update - The church writes:
“The church is focusing on some of the maintenance needed for the upkeep of an old building. At the end of the summer, we hope to replace the two arched windows (pictured below) at the front of the church by our reception lobby. The windows are rotten. We applied to the Grace Baptist Trust Corporation for a grant, which meets most of what’s needed. We have chosen a local craftsman
The more challenging job could be the repointing of much of the church’s exterior (also visible in this picture). The idea is to replace cement pointing with a more breathable material. This will help to avoid any future moisture problems inside the church — and preserve our recently-refinished and decorated walls.
The work is very necessary, so must go ahead, God willing. We look to the Lord in meeting our needs. Thank you for your prayers.”
