Month: April 2026

In case you haven’t noticed, the gym is open! After a couple of misstarts, we got it done. We dedicated it on April 12th, and started using it that night.

There are still a few little things to do inside, and a lot to do outside. The dirt along the edges of the gym needs to be
evened out and covered with rock. Water that occasionally creates duck ponds in the back is going to be directed to the ditch in front of our property. The field north of the gym will be leveled and seeded. And a new fence will be installed around the nursery playground.

Even while that is taking place, the gym will be available for church programs, church sponsored events, recreational
use by church members, and games and activities hosted by members of our church. While the gym will not be available for the community at large to reserve, it is our desire that people in the area will become acquainted with our church, and our Savior, by being invited to participate in planned activities.

Any member of our congregation who wants to schedule a time to use the gym can see if it’s available by going to our web page, chathamchristian.org, and clicking on the three little lines on the top right corner, something I just found out is called a hamburger, and then click the word gym to find the calendar. To book a time, go to ccchur.ch/gym or use the QR code posted in the gym.

If you have any questions about using the gym or need assistance booking a time to use it, give Mark, Casey, or Chris a call. It won’t do much good to call me.

God Bless, Rick

I know it’s three strikes and you’re out, but you’re still in the game with four fouls. So let’s just say we’ve had three fouls.

Our first foul was announcing we were going to dedicate our new gym at the Thanksgiving Dinner. That didn’t happen
due to unexpected delays and significant changes. The second was when we announced it would be on February 15th, the third was when we re-scheduled it for March 15th, and now we’re planning to step up to the plate again, on April 12th. Yes, we’ve set another date, and we’re even going to publicly announce it to the community.

After discovering a failure to put a needed vapor barrier under the concrete, grinding the surface, applying a moisture barrier on top of it, adding a thin layer of cement, and then installing the flooring and painting the lines, it’s done. Our
volleyball season is already behind us, but the door to the future enjoyment of our gym is just around the corner.

We’re planning to invite the community to an open house to be held from 2-4 on Sunday afternoon, April 12th. We want
everyone to have a chance to see what Jack and Bonnie made possible for church activities and sports-related evangelistic outreach. After our guests have left, we’ll have an all-church pizza party, officially dedicate the gym, and together start enjoying an amazing gift.

The devil no doubt thought he had won when the Son of God was crucified, but three days later the empty tomb made it
very evident that he had lost. Our prayer is that lots of young people, families, and individuals will find a church that loves
and serves a living risen Savior when they come to play in our gym.

God Bless, Rick