(Continued from the last post....)

You see two views of the combined Chapel Lounge and East Assembly Room with the doors that can be closed to divide them. This area has a new carpet with brick red and tan tones, chosen to compliment the wood wainscoting and the mosaic, as well as tie the color tones of the sanctuary and narthex into the education wing. One picture is taken from the hallway side doors of the Chapel Lounge looking toward the East Assembly Room and the other photo looks the opposite way. Window coverings will also also been chosen soon for this space.

The pastor's desk has arrived and if s/he gets tired, there is enough space on top for a nap. It's pictured in the pastor's office, but we want to make it clear that the pastor will not have to sit on the ladder. We will wait for the new pastor's input before buying a new desk chair. People have preferences about these things, you know.

You have a view here of the receptionist office furniture being installed. The photo is a little misleading. The built in furniture will be black. The desk will be oriented so that the receptionist can see down the stairs and at least partially screen people who ring the doorbell. Sliding windows will be installed in this space.

You see that the water fountain has been installed. Below the fountain you can make out some broken tile. There has been a problem with tile installation - the tiles have simply refused to stick with the conventional glues that have been tried. No one is sure what the problem is. But the contractors have experimented with different things and hopefully they will be able to solve this soon.

It's coming together and should be finished within the next month or so. I'll keep you posted.