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God from the Garden of Eden has always wanted to dwell among his people. When the children of Israel after they accepted the Covenant in Exodus chapter 24 God gave a commandment to Moses while in the mount of Sinai with God to make Him a sanctuary so that He may dwell among them and gave full directions for the construction of the tabernacle Exodus 25:8. Tabernacle and Its services pages 343 Chosen men were especially endowed by God with skill and wisdom for the construction of the sacred building. God Himself gave Moses the plan of that structure, with particular directions as to its size and form, materials to be employed, and every article of furniture which it was to contain. In additional to providing the sanctuary Moses also provided facilities for the Levites who were appointed to minister in Gods sanctuary. God still desires to this day to dwell among His people in a sanctuary that that we can reverently commune and worship Him. Our church has failed short of this reverence because the number and needs for Gods people who want to worship Him has increased. Like in the days of the old God commanded us to make sanctuaries where he can dwell among us and worship him according to his command. Just like in the time of Moses Lusaka Central Church has followed Gods leadership to build Him houses that his people can worship. The church has embarked on three projects to build houses and faculties which will be used for Gods services. The Pastor introduced the project the first Sabbath of second quarter 2010 and Bible study by Elder Chikobe as Haggai theme for this quarter- “To build the houses of the Lord”. Go to the mountains and bring down timber and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored - Haggai 1: 8 (NIV). With God’s blessings the church has undertake to carry out the following projects. Redesign and build Pastors house stand no. 4984 near Civic Center Design and build church for Lusaka Central Kamawala Branch stand no. 27822/917 Kamwala south - Plan long term structure investment in facilities that would be a state-of-the art building reflecting the excellence and high standards that God has espoused in His Word. Design to encompass all church activities that can help to achieve our mission for fulfilling the great commission and enhance evangelism.
Project 1 Church Pastor HouseThe house is located along Raphael Kombe road near Civic Center a walking distance from the church was offered to Lusaka Central Church to house the church pastor. The house gets flooded during rain season because of poor drainage. A survey revealed that the middle of the plot where the house is built has the lowest contour levels as a result rain water from the storm drains collects at this point flooding the house. For this reason renovating would be a waste of money. Description of activity: I. There area will have to be filled with latrite soil to bring the levels to normal, raze and rebuild the house. II. Plans for the main and guest house were completed and submitted to the council for approval. III. The cost for construction of the two houses is estimated at Kwacha six hundred and fifty million. (K650,000,000.00) Pic 1 Existing Church Pastors House 
House too small gets flooded during rain season. There is a caretaker looking after the property Pic 2 Existing Church Pastors House Front and Side View  Mini wall used to barricade flood water entering the house during rain season Pic 2 Existing Church Pastors House Front Court Yard Front court yard where proposed structure will be constructed and part of latrite to be used for backfilling Proposed Pastors House Fig 1 – Pastors Main House Fig 2 – Pastors Main House Cottage  Fig 3 – Pastors Main House Site Plan PROJECT 2 - KAMWALA SOUTH COMPANY The church is located in Kamwala South like the Pastors house the area gets flood during rain season worshiping sometimes is disturbed as long as the area is flooded because of poor drainage. It has a lot of boulders which will require blasting and break the stones into small chips and use for concreting. Description of activity:I. Plans were submitted to the council waiting for approval. II. Bills of quantity, schedule of materials are ready, works to be tendered III. Construction will be done in phases as funds are made available. Major works for each phase will be contracted. Total cost for the project is estimated at K1.6 billion. Existing worshiping facilities Kamwala South Company
Pic 1 Existing Church Structure 
Temporal church structure surrounded by larges boulders worshiping is disrupted during rain season when the area gets flooded. The boulders will require blasting before new structure is constructed. Pic 2 Church Interior  Worship is a challenge dose not provide the require reverence because of distractions Pic 3 Vestry  Located inside church Pic 4 Caretakers House  Access to the house a challenge during rain season because of floods Proposed Church Structure Kamwala South Fig 1 - Front and Rear Elevations  Fig 2 - Side Elevations
Fig 3 - Front and Rear Elevations Project 3 Church Expansion Project With God’s guidance a team of chosen people endowed with skill for the construction of the project were tasked to draw an action plan guide them to design the church infrastructure. Two surveys were conducted 2009 to have an over view of the needs and requirements for the church infrastructure. First meeting was held on 30th December, 2009 were the following was agrees as action plan: I. Review draft reports II. Relocation of Union offices III. Appoint design team IV. Strategic plan and logistics costs V. Open to stakeholders for any suggestions inclusions during the planning stage.
Existing worshiping facilities Lusaka Central Church Pic 1 Existing Main Church Structure 
Lusaka Central Church was established in 195.., by foreign settlers. After independence, with the spread of the Adventist message, local membership increased; and over the years the Church has grown to a membership of approximately 1,200. Pic 2 Church Hall  The increased membership necessitated the introduction of two services; and since 2007, three separate services. This makes the administration and management of Church programmes quite complex. Pic 2 Church Hall Interior  Worship is a challenge doee not provide the require reverence because of distractions Pic 3 Packing Space inside Church premises   Pic 4 Additional Packing Space outside Church premises  
Current facilities, such as parking and sanitary amenities, have become inadequate for the members and present serious security safety, and health hazards. Proposals for New Church Complex Church Infrastructure Project
Minutes of the First Meeting Second Preliminary Report
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Church Building Project 
