The past year the building committee has met with McCoy Brothers, Inc. and Architect Bob Cianfichi each month.  The ground breaking was March 30, 2008 and well attended by church members and others who are interested in our church development.  The church project has progressed from the land excavating requirements to the structural steel frame and foundation, septic system, and electrical connections.  Roofing is scheduled for January.  Due to the 2008 economic situation some of the building details were delayed.  Our proposed first Christmas service for December 2008 was delayed.  Our hopes now are that the first service will be Easter or late spring.  Other factors have been setback to include meeting all the rules and regulations from the federal state, county, and township.  We believe we have now met all of the requirements. 

Organ and pews from St. Paul are in storage at the Big Spring Pharmacy in Newville.  Arrangements have been made to have both relocated to our new church and professionally installed when the time comes.  Sound systems are being evaluated, carpeting has been determined, the baptismal font has been designed and sanctuary lights selected.  The attached food bank building has received grant money for furnishings.  The committee is currently looking at freezers and coolers to be installed.  The food bank will be a most important part of our outreach and benefit to the community.  2009 will be a cornerstone for Big Spring United Lutheran Church.  With the help and support of everyone we will see new life and hope for our future.  Let’s all pull together.