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LLL was delighted to partner with St Peter's Lutheran Church, Port Macquarie New South Wales, on a renovation to help accommodate the congregation's growing number of worshippers.
With the support of a $25,000 LLL Mission Outreach Grant, the congregation is extending a small, covered area to the rear of the Kemp Street church to give current worshippers more room, and to welcome new members.
"Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in regular attendance, commenced the mission partnership of Frontier School of Mission with the NSW-ACT District, and welcomed Pastor Dr Mark and Kathy Worthing," St Peter's Treasurer Garth Schultz said.
"All of God's blessings, however, bring the new challenge of space constraints … the worship space accommodates, at a squeeze, the recent attendance numbers.
"The funding from LLL will allow the congregation to remove the existing covered area and concrete pad, to replace it with a larger, purpose-specific space with lighting."
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The new level concrete space will reduce the risk of trips, slips and falls, with audiovisual equipment installed in the new space allowing the area to be used as a worship overflow for larger gatherings, such as funerals, weddings and more.
"We are thankful to LLL, and the NSW-ACT District for partnering with us as we work together to inspire people to live a purposeful life and growing together in Jesus Christ," Garth added.
Photos: A small patio at the back of St Peter's (top) is being transformed into an expanded worship space to accomodate the congregation's growing numbers.
