A Firm Foundation

The foundation is done and the back fill is complete! Now we are in the process of leveling the parking lot and moving some very big rocks! Of course you know that rock is the Connecticut state flower. The steel should be on the property the end of February.

Community Baptist Groundbreaking

Besides the very first service when CBC opened it's doors, today was the most exciting day for Community Baptist Church. It is hard to believe that a vision that began in the heart of one man, could become the vision and dreams of so many in only 7 years! The day began with a "buzz" in the air. Even the children knew that today would be a special day where they would realize how God used all their pennies, nickles and dimes for this great work. After the morning service we all headed to our property where we enjoyed watching people stroll through, claiming this land as "our own". It finally became tangible, touchable and real. Our building team and their wives came forward and were thanked by our Pastor for their time, prayers and hard work in making this day possible. Then Pastor Ludka gave a speech on how it all began and cast the vision of what will come. Mike Teel gave a prayer of dedication and then the shovels were handed to the Building Team. What a thrill it was to see the dirt moved for the first time from these wonderful men. After that, we enjoyed pictures of each family with the hard hat and shovel. These memories will last a lifetime. Some of the greatest pictures were from our youth group and children. We know this is the future generation of Community Baptist. Then, we came forward and unveiled the new "Future Home of Community Baptist Church" sign. One of the joyous things of the day was to see Mr. and Mrs. Watrous there, viewing the very thing they have yearned for in the last 7 years. Mr. Watrous' dream is "see a church building before I go home to be with the Lord" Well, Mr. Watrous..."it is truly happening!" Thank you Lord for such a wonderful day and giving us so much to be thankful for.

The Foundation

It is foundation day! We did run into a snag. As the engineers were digging they ran into LEDGE! Yes, the word no one wants to hear. I guess some chipping away will take place, if that is not enough we will have to blast.

LOOK AT ALL THIS TRAFFIC

Traffic is usually a terrible thing...unless you are building a church and want the visibility.
This video may be boring to some, others will be thrilled to see each car being a potential visitor someday. Thank you God for such a great location.

The Building Begins

There is no doubt that these are the most exciting days at Community Baptist Church. After much prayer and diligent work by our pastor and building team, construction on our new church home has begun.
Today our engineers will be digging the foundation. It is about 30 degrees out today, but the show must go on! The Lord has held off many storms in order for the ground to stay warm enough to dig. Sorry kids, I know the lack of snow is disappointing, but much better things are coming! Enjoy!