August 4, 2008 by PastorMark.

Leominster Assembly of God purchased property in the Spring of 2007 and plans to build an addition to the present facility. The new addition will be explored in more detail in 2009, giving us the opportunity to continue paying down our existing mortgage. The adjacent land was purchased for $700,000 and the church was able to put $100,000 down. From June of 2007 until present, we have paid down our debt to under 450,000. The Lord is good and continues to bless us as we make steady progress.

When the time feels right, we will look at starting the actual building program. Through prayer and wise planning, we endeavor to stay out of unmanageable debt and pay as much as possible as we go. Please pray and give, and together we will see the unfolding of God’s work here in this local church.

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June 8, 2008 by admin.

TAKE THE LAND OFFERINGS TO DATE

• Beginning Loan Amount: $600,000
• Regular Principal Payments: 12,680
• Extra Principal Applied: 105,776
• Current Loan Balance: $481,544

At an average $9500/month extra applied each month, the loan should be paid off by Aug 2011.

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May 1, 2008 by admin.

On April 14, 2008 the house at 856 Main Street was taken down to make room for expansion of our facilities. The acquisition of the two properties north of us on Main St. has added 55% more land to our present property. We look forward to all God has in store for our growing family at Leominster Assembly of God.

TAKE THE LAND OFFERINGS TO DATE

• Beginning Loan Amount: $600,000
• Regular Principal Payments (10): 9,981
• Extra Principal Applied: 102,689
• Total Principal Applied: 112,670
• Current Loan Balance: $487,330
• At an average $8500/month extra applied to the principal each month, the loan should be paid off by November 2011 (4½ years of payments).

Your current Facilities Team: Jim Amirault, Steve Bibeau, Mark Butler, John “Jay” McCaffrey, Tom Richard, Harry Marshall.

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April 14, 2008 by admin.

It happened today. The house at 856 Main Street has been demolished.

Your current Facilities Team: Jim Amirault, Steve Bibeau, Mark Butler, John “Jay” McCaffrey, Tom Richard, Harry Marshall.

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April 9, 2008 by admin.

It seems some would like to know “why wait until April 15th before razing the house.” Leominster ordinances allow cutting into the roads only between 15 Apr. and 15 Nov. We have to cut into the street in order to terminate water, sewage, and gas lines.

Your current Facilities Team: Jim Amirault, Steve Bibeau, Mark Butler, John “Jay” McCaffrey, Tom Richard, Harry Marshall.

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April 2, 2008 by admin.

House info: Upon close inspection, the yellow house at 856 Main St. was deemed unsafe and unhealthy for ministry use. Some of the safety and health reasons for razing the buildings:

1. unsafe wiring
2. asbestos contamination
3. lead paint throughout
4. water flow in cellar
5. mold growth
6. open waste water and sewage lines

The contracted land clearing began in early March with the drawing of the necessary permits.While waiting for these permits and asbestos removal, tree, stump, and pool removal has begun and is progressing to the current point in progress. One more permit is on it’s way and the asbestos has been removed. Building demolition should begin on April 15, 2008.

Your current Facilities Team: Jim Amirault, Steve Bibeau, Mark Butler, John “Jay” McCaffrey, Tom Richard, Harry Marshall.

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March 31, 2008 by admin.

Your Church Facilities Team is in the process of determining the necessary steps for implementing the consultant’s evaluation and recommendations as they relate to LAOG’s growth needs. Recommendations from the pastoral staff must also be a factor for consideration since they know the pulse of the body as it relates to the vision of the church. A plot plan is currently being established by an engineering firm in preparation for any future expansion.

Your current Facilities Team: Jim Amirault, Steve Bibeau, Mark Butler, John “Jay” McCaffrey, Tom Richard, Harry Marshall.

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