When we began in February 2024, we said we needed to raise a minimum of $3 million to acquire property. Indeed, some of our projections at that time were as high as $6 million for property of sufficient size for a church.

We knew it was going to be challenging, but we also said we were confident God would provide the right property in the right place at the right time…

In April 2024 He did just that: 11.5 acres of flat property in New Sewickley Township for $850,000, already zoned for a church. The Elders and the RBC unanimously approved making an offer for the property. How were we able to do that when our generosity initiative had just begun?

A member of our congregation generously gave HBC $800,000 necessary to buy the land. HBC added $68,532 from the Building Fund to that gift to purchase the property. After the LORD completed Phase I in April 2024, we turned our attention to Phase II’s site planning and development years sooner than we could have ever anticipated. These developments were answers to prayer - indeed, our Great Heavenly Father has answered in ways “far more abundantly” than all we could ask or think.

Over the past year, the RBC has learned a great deal about the cost to construct a building at 414 Klein Road. We are considering different building sizes and floorplans, as well as the most advantageous foundation (slab or basement).

• Considering floor plans between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet

• All plans must allow for future expansion

• Currently conducting analysis on the benefit of public water and sewage versus well and septic

• Future plans include the addition of a space large enough for basketball, volleyball, micro soccer, and other child related activities

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