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The 800-seat sanctuary is part of a 32,000-square-foot addition to an
existing 28,000-square-foot building. The addition also includes a new
youth and nursery wing.
The $4 million project includes $2.5 million in facility and land purchase
(15 acres) and other renovations, according to Glenn Chalker, director of
ministry development. Construction began in March 2001. The church's
previous sanctuary, which seated 400, will now be used as a multipurpose
room.
A fundraising campaign, "Preparing a Place," was begun before construction
started and is now in its third year, added Chalker. About $2.4 million has
already been raised and the church has used refinancing to help defray
additional costs.
Redeemer Covenant Church, founded in 1987 under pastor Bill Clark, averages
more than 700 in worship attendance. The congregation has used an effective
Alpha program in its discipleship process and it is hoped that the added
building space will further ministry in areas like Sunday school and youth
ministries.
The church has invited its community to participate in an "After
Construction" Spring Fling Outreach March 9. For more information about the
church, its building project and other events, call Chalker at 918-299-1989
or visit the church web site at www.rcctulsa.org/building.
Tulsa (OK) Church Celebrates Facility Expansion
TULSA, OK (March 7, 2003) - Redeemer Covenant Church recently celebrated its
first worship service in a new sanctuary with more than 800 in attendance
in the midst of a rare snowstorm in Tulsa.
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