Living Stone Center — An Exciting Announcement & Project Update
An Exciting Announcement & Project Update
Dear FSBC Family,
We have been on this journey together — praying, planning, and pressing forward in faith. Today, we are excited to share something that has been in the works, and we believe it captures the heart of everything we are building toward.
We have been on this journey together — praying, planning, and pressing forward in faith. Today, we are excited to share something that has been in the works, and we believe it captures the heart of everything we are building toward.
Introducing the...
We are thrilled to officially introduce the name and identity of our new facility:
The Living Stone Center.
This name was not chosen casually. It is drawn directly from the Word of God:
"To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ." — 1 Peter 2:4–5
Christ Himself is the Living Stone — chosen, precious, and the only true foundation. And we, as believers, are called lively stones, being built together into something far greater than any structure made by human hands. Every beam, every wall, every room in this building is a reflection of that truth. We are not just constructing a facility — we are a church being built up together in Him.
The Living Stone Center.
This name was not chosen casually. It is drawn directly from the Word of God:
"To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ." — 1 Peter 2:4–5
Christ Himself is the Living Stone — chosen, precious, and the only true foundation. And we, as believers, are called lively stones, being built together into something far greater than any structure made by human hands. Every beam, every wall, every room in this building is a reflection of that truth. We are not just constructing a facility — we are a church being built up together in Him.
Where We Are Today
Since our last update, here is what has been happening:
Cornerstone Commercial Builders is actively bringing on workers to serve on this project on a full-time basis, and it is exciting to see real momentum on the construction side.
We are currently awaiting final approval from the City of Salem following a design change to the basement level of the building. Once that approval comes through, we expect to have finalized building permits, completed construction drawings, and a full financial overview of the project — all within the next few weeks.
Bids are already in the pipeline. The moment that final building permit is in hand, we go full steam ahead — formally bidding out the entire project and moving into the construction phase.
We are aiming to break ground in April.
Cornerstone Commercial Builders is actively bringing on workers to serve on this project on a full-time basis, and it is exciting to see real momentum on the construction side.
We are currently awaiting final approval from the City of Salem following a design change to the basement level of the building. Once that approval comes through, we expect to have finalized building permits, completed construction drawings, and a full financial overview of the project — all within the next few weeks.
Bids are already in the pipeline. The moment that final building permit is in hand, we go full steam ahead — formally bidding out the entire project and moving into the construction phase.
We are aiming to break ground in April.
Thank you for being lively stones alongside us. Keep praying, keep giving, and get ready, because what God is building here is just getting started.
With gratitude, The Living Stone Center Building Committee First Slavic Baptist Church
With gratitude, The Living Stone Center Building Committee First Slavic Baptist Church
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