April 17, 2008
Thank you all that have found time to help in the framing and the tech team over the past few weeks. We are currently trying to complete all the final framing by this Saturday and we plan to install all of the low voltage wiring (rough in) for the phones and computer network.

The electrical rough in should be completed by Tuesday along with the plumbing, HVAC, and fire sprinklers. That should allow for an inspection and sheetrock will start going up hopefully by Wednesday. The sheetrock should take 1 1/2 weeks or so and we will be on to painting and finish work.

Our goal is to be in the building by June 8th or close to it with a Grand Opening planned for June 22nd! This is an exciting time to see this become a reality!!

Framing - April 2008 - Photo 1 (JPEG 1.13 MB)

Framing - April 2008 - Photo 2 (JPEG 1.11 MB)

Framing - April 2008 - Photo 3 (JPEG 1.06 MB)

Framing - April 2008 - Photo 4 (JPEG 1.27 MB)

January 28, 2008
After almost 18 months of solid searching and negotiating for a church building, River Rock Church has signed to lease a 10,746 square foot, brand new building in Camas. This is an exciting time for us as we look to complete the building and move into it the space before this summer. The building is located at 2008 SE 8th Avenue in Camas. It has plenty of space for us to grow to the next level as a church and to be able to expand our ministries for East Clark County.

As part of the deal River Rock will be responsible for part of the labor to build out this building to meet our needs. This will be an awesome time to use our abilities to complete this building for our ministry. We are expecting to be able to start construction within 30 days and possibly have occupancy by June 1st or thereabouts.

Please consider how you or your family can assist us in completing this great task. We will be looking for people who can provide labor to complete this build out and of course we will all need to work towards fulfilling our Ripple Affect financial commitments. If you did not have to opportunity to pledge during that time please pray how you can participate to make this vision a reality.

PHOTOS & DRAWINGS
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Future home of River Rock Church! (JPEG 76 Kb)

View from Highway 14 (JPEG 90 Kb)
Just 10 minutes from 164th Street Exit

Lobby Area (JPEG 70 Kb)

Auditorium Area (JPEG 81 Kb)

Upstairs (JPEG 79 Kb)

Lower Level Drawing (PDF 39 Kb)

Upper Level Drawing (PDF 44 Kb)

November 28, 2007
We have continued to pursue the opportunities that God has opened the doors for us to consider. In that process (as in our own lives) God has shut many doors where He obviously hasn't wanted us to go. As of this past week we have started negotiations on a building approximetely 11,000 square-feet in size. It is a new building with great exposure in East Clark County. We will continue to pursue this opportunity, as we have many others, until God either helps us to
make it happen or shows us a different direction. Please continue to pray for God's leading and direction to show us what's next for River Rock Church.

March 21, 2007
Congratulations River Rock! Last week we had over $65,000 given in one Sunday. That was a tremendous response and because of it we now have had $97,000 given towards our building campaign and our year-to-date general fund is at budget also. What a privilege it is to Pastor such a generous church and to see people respond to this campaign has been amazing. Thank you for making "First Fruits" Sunday a gigantic success!!

March 6, 2007
What an exciting time to be a part of River Rock Church. We had over 100 people attend the River Rock banquet and what a night it was. It was so exciting to see what a strong core God has given this church and the commitment to move forward to obtain a permanent presence in East Clark County was unanimous. So far, after receiving commitments from the families that were present, we have $545,000 committed to the Ripple Affect building campaign over the next three years. This is what people have committed to giving above their current giving so that this church can have its own building. This is so awesome and I can’t wait to see what God does in our "First Fruits" offering on March 18th. This is when people will bring their first contribution towards the campaign. We are hoping to have the single largest offering we have ever had as we pursue God's purpose in East Clark County.

February 26, 2007
Last Sunday evening we had an incredible opportunity to meet with all of the leaders of River Rock Church to make our commitments towards the Ripple Affect Building Campaign. We had about 40 adults show up and it was just a great time of hanging out and worshipping together. These are the kind of people I would like to hang out with no matter what I was doing in life. At the end of the evening those that were ready made their commitments and we had over $330,000 committed to the Ripple Affect Campaign over the next three years. It is so awesome to see how God has united this core group of leaders and we are looking forward to next weeks banquet where we will have the whole church body make their commitments.

December 7, 2006
Sunday we presented the Ripple Affect building campaign in service. This campaign is the single greatest endeavor this church has ever sought to accomplish. The goal of this campaign is to raise the finances required to build out the facility once we have a location. While we don’t know the exact details, I am reminded of the example of Abraham when he was directed in Genesis; “…go to the land that I will show you.” God has clearly called us as a church to take this step of faith and to begin to raise the necessary finances to locate in the building that he directs us to. If you were not present Sunday you can click here to download the brochure we handed out. More information will be posted on this site as we have it available.