First United Methodist Church

Dear Church, 
This email is a notification and update on the church work progress and expectations in the coming weeks. 

• 8/23/21 onward: 4 40-ft containers will be delivered to the church and placed on our parking lot’s east side (Kimbro). 
• 8/26: Movers will be at the church to move all furniture and belongings from the offices and classrooms to the containers.
• 8/30 – 9/3: Sisk-Robb, Inc. will remove all asbestos flooring impacted during the winter freeze. The areas impacted were the narthex, hallways, offices, classrooms, closets, and bathrooms. The sanctuary tested negative for asbestos; thereby, it does not need abatement. The fellowship hall and hallway from the east and west doors were not impacted during the flood and, therefore, will not be abated.
• During the abatement process, no one will be allowed on the premises except for the workers.
• 9/4 or shortly after: Movers will be on-site to remove all pews from the sanctuary and place them in the containers. 
• 9/4 or shortly after: Re-construction to the floor, walls, and sanctuary ceiling will begin.
• If you have extra boxes, please drop them off at the church. If you are available to pack up a couple of boxes, we would truly appreciate your help. If you have personal belongings at the church, please remove them by 8/25. Everything in the abatement areas must be removed, boxed, and be ready for the movers by Wednesday evening, 8/25/21. 
• If you have concerns or questions, please share them with the Trustees or the pastor. The next Trustees’ meeting will be Tuesday, August 24, at 8:00 P.M. As a friendly reminder, all church meetings are open to members. You may attend in person or via Zoom. The meeting ID# is 928 3017 1055. 

Peace and grace,
Pastor Sela