Category Archives: The Move

Leak leads to larger restroom discussion

Posted on February 21, 2016 by revjsspencer

When water started dripping from the ceiling of the women’s restroom on January 31, the Ministry of Property Team sprang into action. The following Thursday afternoon, Mark Twist and Bill Palleschi were removing saturated plasterboard and soaked insulation and discovered … Continue reading →

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Circles of Inquiry explore the impact of alcohol

Posted on July 16, 2015 by revjsspencer

Following worship on August 9, the Cabinet will lead a process known as “Circles of Inquiry” to facilitate a discussion about the impact of alcohol – positive and negative – on our lives. While the impetus for this activity is … Continue reading →

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New office phone system causes confusion; hits snags

Posted on May 21, 2015 by revjsspencer

A new phone system was installed in the church office as part of improving technology while decreasing costs. This change has caused some confusion and has hit some snags along the way. The church’s phone number hasn’t changed. “When you … Continue reading →

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Facilities dedicated a gala Open House and Service

Posted on May 21, 2015 by revjsspencer

Members, friends, neighbors, dignitaries, and people from our denominations gathered on Sunday, May 17, for celebration and a festive service of dedication of the Niles Discovery Church facilities. Guestimates run as high as a couple hundred people came to the … Continue reading →

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Open House and Gala Dedication Service planned for May 17

Posted on April 27, 2015 by revjsspencer

Niles Discovery Church will celebrate the completion of its new home at the corner of Niles Blvd. and Nursery Ave. with a community open house, 1 to 3 pm, and a service of dedication at 3 pm on Sun., May … Continue reading →

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Construction Corner – April 2015

Posted on March 23, 2015 by revjsspencer

After receiving our temporary occupancy permit on February 20, the Construction Team and our consultants worked tirelessly to prepare the building for move-in and occupancy. Many volunteers helped clean, move, and unpack, and attend to projects large and small to … Continue reading →

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Jeff’s Jottings

Posted on February 24, 2015 by revjsspencer

Sometimes life flows along and everything clicks. Like a fine Swiss watch, each gear meshes with the next and things move forward in an orderly manner. Sometimes the watch is a knock-off and a gear is missing a cog or … Continue reading →

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Tentative move-in date announced

Posted on February 24, 2015 by revjsspencer

Like many in the congregation, the Niles Discovery Church Cabinet is anxiously awaiting our first worship service at our newly remodeled worship and mission facility at 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont. As of this update (March 3), the Cabinet and the … Continue reading →

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Construction News

Posted on February 23, 2015 by revjsspencer

As we went to press this month, our building received a temporary occupancy permit. With just a few items to finish to get permanent sign-off, our new sacred space is almost ready for move-in and worship. If there aren’t any … Continue reading →

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Construction update – February 2015

Posted on January 24, 2015 by revjsspencer

If you’ve driven past the construction site recently, you’ve seen lots of activity happening outside. The stucco and painting work are finished, and the landscapers have been busy installing irrigation systems. The fence around the east patio is finished, just … Continue reading →

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