Future of WBNH
Build II Reach Out - Update!
THE LORD LEADS IN A NEW DIRECTION!
For the past few years, we have given you updates regarding Build To Reach Out, our building program. As you probably know, WBNH is at a crossroads. Our lease in the rented suite we occupy in downtown Pekin expires October 31! And we have been working for the past year and a half, planning the building of a new studio on our tower property in East Peoria.
Praise to our Lord, Jesus Christ! He has led us in a new direction! For months, the WBNH Staff and Board prayed about building a new studio. As we continued to seek God’s wisdom, it became apparent that He had prepared a blessing beyond our imagination. He led us to an existing building located at 1919 Mayflower Drive, Pekin (near Royal Colony Estates). Sometimes, speaking about me (Jim) personally, I can’t see the forest for the trees! God had this planned all along! The Board offered a bid on the building, and it was accepted. GOD IS AWESOME – WE PRAISE HIM FOR HIS PROVISION.
The new building will position WBNH to build equity instead of paying rent. This will free up future funds for projects like digital multi-band broadcasting, which will reach more souls for Jesus Christ. (Call Jim at 347-8850 if you are interested in an explanation!) Our new location will also allow us to open our doors to local Christian groups. The new building has a full basement that could be used for Youth Groups or Christian family events. Currently, we have limited space for Share, meetings, storage and offices. It will be nice to have a neat, organized, spacious office!
We’re so grateful God provided a building for about half the cost of what we would have paid if we had built new. Now, we believe He is asking His people to do their part to further His ministry. In addition to the cost for the building, we will incur some costs to build a control room, construct a microwave tower and then move. For example: Do you have any idea what it will take to move a huge satellite dish from the roof of a three story office building?? We are looking at total expenses of approximately $300,000. We’re asking you to prayerfully consider supporting WBNH in a new building. If the Lord leads you in this direction, please contact us for several options on how you can take part. Dial Nancy at 309/347-8850.
