Pine Lake (WA) Church Tripling Size of Worship Complex

The two-story addition to the church, called the Family Life Center, has been under construction for three weeks, said pastor Christian Breuninger. It is hoped the facility will be finished in November or December. The estimated cost for the project is $3.7 million of which the church already has $1.1 million in contributions and pledges.

Breuninger said the Family Life Center includes a 6,000-square-foot multipurpose room with a stage and lighting, capable of seating about 400 people. A youth center and a number of classrooms will be housed in the downstairs portion. Ed Buffalow, a member of the church, is the chief architect for the project.

Pine Lake Covenant Church has an average worship attendance of about 700, more than double the attendance four years ago. The church is located in the suburbs approximately 10 miles east of Seattle in a town of 35,000 people. The congregation recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.

"We're utilizing every nook and cranny, but we're way beyond saturation, said Breuninger in describing the need for the new addition.

For more information about the church and its ministries, call 425-392-8636.

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