This information was made available to the body on August 16, 2026, and will be discussed at a Called Business Meeting on August 30, 2026. A vote on the proposal will take place in September, 2026.
“To provide adequate space for worship, discipleship
and fellowship for God’s Harvest of present and future generations.”
Initially, the Harvest Vision was cast to replace Meeting House #8 (MH8) which was constructed in 1941. It had served the body well, but time had taken its toll, and deterioration made it no longer adequate to meet the needs of the membership. The church agreed to finance $500K of the $1.475M cost of Meeting House #9 (MH9). Demolition of MH8 began in October 2014. MH9 was completed in time for the initial service to be held on Homecoming, September 20, 2015. A second phase of the Vision was agreed upon by the body in 2020 to renovate the Fellowship Hall, which was originally constructed in 1995. The goal of the renovation was to remove the stage and baptistery to allow for more seating and an enlarged kitchen, repurposing the building for current needs. The cost was estimated to be $300K, so the balance of the original Vision loan was refinanced in August 2020, with the revovation completed in 2021. Praise the Lord, as of January 2025 the first two phases were paid in full, and Sandy Creek was debt free. The journey continues, as a third phase is being proposed.
The goal of the phase 3 proposal is to provide a facility that will meet the growing needs of the body, as current ministries are space-locked and restricted on options for activities.
The proposed FLC would serve multiple purposes, for example:
Discipleship - Classroom space for teens and adults, enhanced space for VBS, AWANAs, and other ministry-related events.
Fellowship - Space for large gatherings of various sorts, providing ample room for children and teens to run and play.
Discipleship - Classroom space for teens and adults, enhanced space for VBS, AWANAs, and other ministry-related events.
Fellowship - Space for large gatherings of various sorts, providing ample room for children and teens to run and play.
The diagram is for visual purposes only, and is not a final plan. As drawn, the plan is
approximately 11,636 square feet. At a cost of $200/sf, total equals $2,327,200.
The work is not done. Sensing a need for space, the body approved a Harvest Vision Team to determine the extent of the need, and to prepare a proposal that would meet the need. The Team is proposing a step forward in faith, with the goal of providing a Family Life Center (FLC) that would have 4 classrooms, a kitchen, a storage area, bathrooms, a full-court basketball court, and ideally a walking track. The Finance Team has formulated a faith-based plan that would allow construction to begin in 8-9 years, for a facility that would currently cost approximately $2M. Harvest Vision Balance (as of July 28, 2026)
$154,971
Rate of Inflation
3%
Annual Savings
$120,000
Funds-on-Hand, 2035
$1,350,000
The estimated cost of the building in 2035 would be $2.6M; borrow $1M, finance for 10 years at 6.5%, monthly payments would be $14,193. Over the past 15 years, the Lord has provided an average of $100K per year for the Vision. Obviously, God could provide in a different time frame; this is offered simply as a plan.
$154,971
Rate of Inflation
3%
Annual Savings
$120,000
Funds-on-Hand, 2035
$1,350,000
The estimated cost of the building in 2035 would be $2.6M; borrow $1M, finance for 10 years at 6.5%, monthly payments would be $14,193. Over the past 15 years, the Lord has provided an average of $100K per year for the Vision. Obviously, God could provide in a different time frame; this is offered simply as a plan.
P R A Y
Seek the Lord’s will for yourself and for the church during this time. Truly ask God to reveal His will; not your desires, selfish ambitions, or preferences, but His perfect will.
B E L I E V E
God is faithful and God never fails. Many of us experienced phase one and witnessed God provide when His people made a step forward in faith. God responded in His time, and He will accomplish His purpose.
T R U S T
People will doubt. It was evident in the journey, but God proved Himself. Leave no room for Satan to cast doubt, trust God and allow Him to work through His people in His time and His resources.
C O M M I T
The task is God-sized and it will require commitment at various levels. Commit to . . . - Pray, as noted above. - Participate as the Lord leads. - Cast doubts aside. - Give of time and resources as able and as the Lord leads.
Seek the Lord’s will for yourself and for the church during this time. Truly ask God to reveal His will; not your desires, selfish ambitions, or preferences, but His perfect will.
B E L I E V E
God is faithful and God never fails. Many of us experienced phase one and witnessed God provide when His people made a step forward in faith. God responded in His time, and He will accomplish His purpose.
T R U S T
People will doubt. It was evident in the journey, but God proved Himself. Leave no room for Satan to cast doubt, trust God and allow Him to work through His people in His time and His resources.
C O M M I T
The task is God-sized and it will require commitment at various levels. Commit to . . . - Pray, as noted above. - Participate as the Lord leads. - Cast doubts aside. - Give of time and resources as able and as the Lord leads.
