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...Lighthouse to all Nations.

Dominion ChapelDominion Chapel

Editorial

About the Book “Evolve”

Picture Daddy and Mummy GO

About RCCG

Brief History about Dominion Chapel

Vision of Dominion Chapel

Meet Our Pastors

Write-up of an Interview with Pst Bayo + Pictures

Write-up of an Interview with Pst Toun + Pictures

Names and Pictures of DC Ministers

List and brief Descriptions of ALL ministries

Brief timeline of different phases of the building from the beginning (from Sanctuary wing

to Lighthouse wing)

Pictures from the first ever phase (Sanctuary wing - first floor)

Pictures from 2nd phase of Sanctuary wing (2nd floor - offices, hospitality room etc)

Before and after pictures of sanctuary since re-design

Dominion faces + Events

WHAT NEXT? A brief article describing the vision for the next phase of the building

Architect’s rendition of completed building including next phase (Light the future? wing)

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Is the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.

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Evolve

EVOLVE Is the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.


Is the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world. Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.

PASTOR BAYO FADUGBACHIEF EDITOR/SNR PASTOR

PASTOR TOUN FADUGBAASSITANT CHIEF EDITOR

PASTOR OPE BABAYEMIEDITOR

PASTOR GEROGYASSISTANT EDITOR

Minister Ubong UdohFACILITY MANAGER

TOYOSI OSINOWOEDITORIAL CORDINATOR

Folake BukoyeOGEPHOTOGRAPHY

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In July 1909, a son was born into the Akindayomi family of Ondo State of Nigeria. Even though this child grew up surrounded by idol

worshippers, he knew there existed a greater power and yearned to know,

“The God who created the earth and everyone on it”. This pursuit for God led him to the Church Missionary Society where he was baptized in 1927. Still spiritually unfulfilled, he joined the Cherubim and Seraphim church in 1931.

Whilst there, he began to hear a voice within him saying, “You will be my servant.” Since this was not his intention, he decided to ignore the voice. This went on for seven years during which all the business ventures that he tried resulted into failure. In debt and without peace of mind, he found himself totally dependent on the grace of God. Here marked the beginning of a definite relationship with God.Totally broken, he yielded saying, “Lord, I will go wherever you want me to go.” He asked for signs to confirm that this was indeed God’s call. The confirmation came through the Bible passages of Jeremiah 1:4-10, Isaiah 41:10-13 and Romans 8:29-31. The Lord assured him that He would provide for all his needs, as he would not receive any salary from that point on. This proved to be a comforting reminder during the trials in the months ahead. He became married in 1941. He continued to worship with the Cherubim and

Seraphim. In 1947, he started to become concerned that the church was departing from the true Word of God in some of its practices. By 1952, he felt totally persuaded to leave the church. He started at Willoughby Street, Ebute-Metta, Lagos a housefellowship called, the Glory of God Fellowship. Initially there were nine members but before long the fellowship rapidly grew as the news of the miracles that occurred in their midst spread.

Pa Akindayomi also had a vision of words that appeared to be written on a blackboard. The words were “The Redeemed Christian

Church of God.” Amazingly, Pa Akindayomi who could not read or write was supernaturally able to write these words down. In this visitation, God also said to him that this church would go to the ends of the earth and that when the Lord Jesus Christ appeared in glory, He would meet the church. The Lord then established a covenant with Pa Akindayomi, synonymous to the Abrahamic covenant in the Bible. He said that He the Lord would meet all the needs of the church in an awesome way if only members would serve Him faithfully and be obedient to His Word. It is upon this covenant that the Redeemed Christian Church of God was built.

Thus, the Redeemed Christian Church of God was born in 1952, destined by the Lord Himself to

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take the world for Him. The church continued to meet at 9 Willoughby Street until they were able to acquire some land thereby witnessing a relocation to the present site of the Headquarters

of the church at 1-5 Redemption Way, Ebute-Metta, Lagos (formerly 1a, Cemetery Street).

Sometime in the early 70s, God had spoken to Pa Akindayomi about his successor. The Lord told him that this man who was not a member of the church then, would be a young educated man. Thus when a young university lecturer joined the church in 1973, Papa was able to recognize him in the Spirit as the one that the Lord had spoken about in the past. This man, Enoch Adejare Adeboye who was then a lecturer of Mathematics at the University of Lagos soon became involved in the church. He became one of the interpreters translating Pa Akindayomi’s sermons from Yoruba to English. He was ordained a pastor of the church in 1975.

Papa was preparing to meet his Creator. He sent for Pastor Adeboye and spent several hours sharing with him details of the covenant and the plans

of the Lord for the church. Even though a year before this, the Lord had revealed to Pastor Adeboye that he would be Papa’s successor, it was still too difficult for him to fully contemplate such an awesome responsibility.

Pa Josiah Akindayomi was 71 years old when he died. Amidst controversy, Pastor Adeboye’s appointment was formalized by the reading of Pa Akindayomi’s sealed pronouncement after his burial.

Since 1981, an open explosion began with the number of parishes growing in leaps and bounds. At the last count, there are at least about 2000 parishes of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Nigeria. On the International scene, the church is present in other African nations including C’ote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Gambia, Cameroon, and South Africa. In Europe the church is spread in England, Germany, and France. In the United States there are parishes in Dallas, Tallahassee, Houston, New York, Washington, and Chicago and also in the Caribbean states of Haiti and Jamaica.

Today, God is still doing marvelous deeds through the Redeemed Christian Church of God,

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worldwide. One of the well-known programs of the church is the Holy Ghost Service, an all night miracle service that holds on the first Friday of every month at the Redemption Camp at Km. 46, Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The average headcount of those who attend the Service is about 500,000. The Holy Ghost Service now holds in different parts of the world which includes the United Kingdom, India, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Dubai, Ghana, Philiphines and many more.

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Dominion Chapel is a multiethnic church called to impact our community, our nation and our world. We are progressive in our thoughts and ideas on outreach, but remain solid in our foundation and belief.

In line with the compelling vision of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (of which we are a part), to win at least a member of every family on earth for Christ and plant churches at least five minutes driving distance to each other,

Dominion chapel has a strong mission oriented goal of being a “Lighthouse to all nations”! This means that we continually aim to be:• A truly multicultural church, open to all nations• An outreach oriented church (local and missions)• An inclusive atmosphere of fellowship• A reflection of God’s excellence in all things• Simply God’s showcase!

...Lighthouse to all Nations.

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THAT THE HOLY BIBLE is the infallible, inerrant and authoritative Word of God given to direct all men and women

to salvation in Christ and to guide us in all righteousness and holy living.

THAT THE HOLY BIBLE is the infallible, inerrant and authoritative Word of God given to direct all men and women to salvation in Christ and to guide us in all righteousness and holy living.

the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.

THAT THE HOLY BIBLE is the infallible, inerrant and authoritative Word of God given to direct all men and women to salvation in Christ and to guide us in all righteousness and holy living. THAT THE HOLY BIBLE is the infallible, inerrant and authoritative Word of God given to direct

all men and women to salvation in Christ and to guide us in all righteousness and holy living.

THAT THE HOLY BIBLE is the infallible, inerrant and authoritative Word of God given to direct all men and women to salvation in Christ and to guide us in all righteousness and holy living.THAT THE HOLY BIBLE is the infallible, inerrant and authoritative Word of God given to direct all men and women to salvation in Christ and to guide us in all righteousness and holy living.



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With great excitement and appreciation to the almighty God for his unwavering faithfulness, we welcome

everyone to this special dedication service.

Daddy and Mummy (Pastor & Pastor Mrs E. A Adeboye), we are so grateful to have you here today in Dominion Chapel!. We welcome all the elders, pastors, ministers of God, government officials, city council representatives, and all our distinguished guests.

To the exceptional Dominion chapel members, God has used you to make this project a reality and a dream come true! May your personal dreams in God all come to pass too in Jesus name. Most importantly, may you experience His spiritual reality in a deep way today in Jesus name!.

It’s also important to acknowledge the building committee members that worked tirelessly to make this a reality: Dr Wale Ogunye, Prof Olowookere, G.O Shofoluwe, Brother A.J Ajughu, the Project Manager, UB Udoh and my wife, Toun for the beautiful interior design!. The contractor that built

this project, a Nigerian and a member of this church, “Pillar and Strong”, I salute your courage and sacrifices, and level of excellence . Thank you Brother Gbemi Olawale!

In line with the compelling vision of the Redeemed Christian Church of God to win at least a member of every family on earth for Christ and plant churches at least five minutes driving distance to each other, Dominion chapel has a strong mission oriented goal, being a “Lighthouse to all nations”!. This has intensified over the past year, with the most recent being the planting of over 50 churches and cell groups in Houston, Miami, Panama , Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Belize and Guatemala. The outreach crusade held last month in Nicaragua, with our General Overseer ministering, witnessed the awesome presence and power of God with an estimated attendance of about 100,000 people and about 5,000 souls converted to Christianity.

As we consolidate on the gains of the crusade in Nicaragua, we have started planning for the next bigger outreach

in Costa Rica. There is no stopping us until the

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Opening Speech delivered at the dedication service of the Lighthouse wing of RCCG Dominion Chapel

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Kingdom of this world becomes the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Back home here in Stafford, Missouri City, and the Greater Houston area, Dominion Chapel provides an excellent place of worship, family oriented fellowship, and discipleship for people of all nations. Please join us as we reach out to the Veterans, feed hundreds of families every quarter and reach out to provide clothing for indigent youth.

The facility being dedicated today will serve both our church members and our community. This facility features a

first floor of 7 additional classrooms and offices for the ROCK children ministry and the Lighthouse academy which will provide nursery and day care facilities for our community. The first floor also features the Lighthouse cafe and bookstore.The second floor is an ultra modern banquet and multipurpose hall which would host our youth ministry programs and various conferences, couple banquets, wedding

receptions etc

We are highly honored to have our father and mother dedicate this facility, and know that our lives will never remain the same again as we seat under their ministration today!

Please do not leave this service today without coming in contact with the spiritual reality that Jesus Christ is coming

back very soon. May we all finish well and finish strong in Jesus name!

MeeT our Senior PaSTorS

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Toun faduGba


is the wife of the Senior Pastor, and a co-Pastor at Dominion Chapel. Though she holds a successful career in the oil and gas industry that demands her time, she provides great support to the ministry of her husband. Pastor Toun is in charge of the women’s ministry, children’s ministry, and also oversees other ministries in the church. She is a creative writer, and an avid believer in excellence. Her vision is to see the church grow and produce true Christians that will light up this world by exceptional Christian living.

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the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the

church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.

the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches

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in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.



the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people

fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.


the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.

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the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the

church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.

the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches

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in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.



the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people

fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.


the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.the Senior Pastor at RCCG Dominion Chapel. Under his leadership, the church has grown in every area of ministry, and is becoming one of the most culturally diverse churches in Houston, Texas. His ministry is characterized by his compassionate and loving heart, a strong desire to help people fulfill their divine destiny, and to see brethren demonstrate God’s type of love in the church and the world.

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CHILDREN MINISTRY:DC3 our children’s ministry offers classes for children age 1 through 6th grade. Our teachers use curriculum that helps build and form the spiritual and moral character of our children. All of the curriculum is line upon line, precept upon precept and based entirely on the Word of God.

DC STUDENTS MINISTRY:The DC Students Ministry is made up of four departments. Ignite (Middle School), Connect (High School), Ransom Lyfe (College Ministry) and Outreach. We provide our students with various opportunities to express their talents, passions and creativity. The students hold a joint worship service every Sunday, led by the Students Choir. They also ‘take over’ the Adult Church service once a quarter, leading the church in worship and also delivering the Word.

MEN OF VALOR:“MOV” the men’s group of Dominion Chapel holds quarterly breakfasts called “Frank Talk” where the challenges of being a man today in our society are discussed through open honest teachings over breakfast. “MOV” holds a yearly conference, picnics and other outings that enable men to bond and form friendships that strengthen them and challenge them to grow into “Men of Valor”

JEWELS:The ”Jewels” Ministry of Dominion Chapel is a way for women to get and stay connected. Jewels Ministry offers women the opportunity to be involved in outreach to the community. The “Jewels” ministry holds quarterly prayer meetings, frank-talk sessions, a bi-annual conference, along with several other on site and off site events. The ministry’s aim is to help women to recognize the “Jewels” that they are and assist them in dealing with the pressure of fulfilling the many roles of being a woman today.

SALT:S.A.L.T. Saved Adults Living Truthfully is the name of our young singles ministry. SALT offers young adults a chance to connect with one another in a spiritually uplifting way. This ministry of impact teaches young adults to be the “SALT” of the earth by challenging them to be involved in various outreaches both here locally and in other nations.

OUTREACH:Outreach at Dominion Chapel is a life style. We are called to make an impact; we are called to change the very face of our community and nation. Dominion Chapel reaches out to our city through honoring veterans, police officers, firemen and city officials. Just before the start of school in August our evangelism team distributes free backpacks and school supplies to students who are in need. This

ministery includes the following sub ministeries that cater for different needs in our community:Transformation MinistryThe Lord’s Embassy

PRAYER:Prayer is what propels and moves the entire ministry. At Dominion Chapel we have “Prayer Band” on Monday evening at 7 p.m. and “Morning Cry” prayer on Saturday morning at 6 a.m. “..the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

MUSIC AND ARTS:Dominion Chapel has been blessed with talented musicians and gifted vocal talent. We have a Praise and Worship team which is able to sing a wide range and variety of praise and worship songs. Dominion Chapel embraces the arts though drama and dance teams encouraging those who have been given talent to use it to glorify God through the media of dance or drama. We have many young gifted artists who have launched their CD’s through Dominion Chapel.

DC ACADEMY:DC Academy is a systematic approach to training up the men and women of God through several programs designed to meet you right where you are and take you to the next level.Believer’s Class is a class designed for those who are new to the faith. It goes through foundational

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doctrine and prepares the new convert for being baptized. This class holds several times throughout the calendar year from 10am – 11am on Sunday. School of Disciples is a program that is designed to take the believer deeper by going over church doctrine in depth . This class holds on Sunday at 10:30am. Leaders in Training is a class designed to prepare believers to become workers and volunteers in the church. This class holds several times concurrently throughout the year from 10am to 11am on Sunday

FIRST IMPRESSION:Within the first 15 minutes the average person determines whether or not they will come back to a church. Our goal is to create a great “First Impression” . This is done through several ministriesDC Marshalls, their goal is to assist you in parking and on rainy days take you to the church door. From the minute you come into the front door our Greeters are there to serve you and make you feel at home. Located just inside our front doors in the lobby area is our Information Desk where you can find information on House Fellowships, a map of the church, service times and copies of the announcements.The information staff is ready to answer any question you might have and to assist in any way you might need assistance. When you enter the Sanctuary, DC

Ushers are there and ready to assist you in being seated. Following Service our first time guests are directed to our beautiful “First Impressions” room located on the second floor balcony. Our First Timers Welcome ministry makes them feel at home and answers any questions they might have about church life at Dominion Chapel.Need a ride to church? Our Transportation team is available (in certain areas) to bring people to church and take them home following service. From the moment you come to Dominion Chapel our goal is to make a great and lasting “First Impression”.

HOSPITALITY:Hospitality ministry provides food and drinks on special occasions through the year to all Dominion Chapel members and visitors. Pastoral Care takes care of visiting Pastors and Ministers. Protocol makes sure of our visitors travel arrangements, hotel and food requirements while ministering at Dominion Chapel

MARRIAGE MINISTRY:Pre-Marital Counseling is required for all prospective couples desiring to be married at Dominion Chapel. We have a team of qualified couples who schedule and hold counseling sessions.

Marriage Counseling is also available to our Dominion Chapel members who are going through difficulties in their marriage or just needing to rekindle the flames of earlier days. The Marriage Department holds an annual Couples Get Away which is a fun and relaxing time to just be together with your spouse, and learn more tips to take your marital bliss to the next level!

RAPHA MINISTRY:Pre-Marital Counseling is required for all prospective couples desiring to be married at Dominion Chapel. We have a team of qualified couples who schedule and hold counseling sessions.

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ConSTruCTion TiMeline

2nd Quarter 2011 • Ground breaking by Pastor E.A Adeboye• Application for Special Use Permit (SUP) at

City of Stafford

3rd Quarter 2011• SUP Approved and Chapter 102 of the Code

of Ordinances of the City of Stafford Amended.

• City of Stafford approval of Construction Documents (Soil test report, topographical survey, architectural layout, structural documents, mechanical/electrical/plumbing documents, civil engineering documents)

4th Quarter 2011• Approval of Construction documents by

City of Stafford• Impact fee

1st Quarter 2012• Project Mobilization • Underground Storm Sewer installation • Excavation for Foundation Piers• Foundation Piers Concrete Pour

2nd Quarter 2012• Foundation Concrete Pour• Underground Electrical and Plumbing

piping

• Underground drainage

3rd Quarter 2012• Installation of floor joists and deck • Wall insulation and panels• Interior wall framing

4th Quarter 2012• Electrical and Plumbing Rough-In on the

1st & 2nd floors • HVAC ducts assembly and installation on

the 1st & 2nd floors • Installation of HVAC Exterior Condensing

Units / Cages

FIRST FLOOR ADDITIONFOURTH REVISION 12372 SQFT

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1st Quarter 2013• Glazing Installation at 1st & 2nd floor

exterior windows • Exterior Walls installation – Stucco and

bricks • Elevator Installation • Café demolition and framing

2nd Quarter 2013• Parking lot grading & concrete paving • Interior Priming & Painting • Flooring –VCT, Carpet & Ceramic • CAT 7, Audio/Video Cabling • Balcony installation

3rd Quarter 2013: • Millwork fabrication, assembly Install•• Exterior Stucco Final Coat & Sand•• Interior Paint Second Coat• Restroom Partitions Install

4th Quarter 2013• Parking lights, lot signage & stripping • Bi-Fold Doors Installation• Electrical fixtures installation • Bookstore shelves and café counters

1st Quarter 2014• Punch List• Water Fountain installation • Fire Alarm Fixtures

2nd Quarter 2014• Finals – HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Structure,

Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm• Certificate of Occupancy• Dedication and Ribbon cutting by Pastor E.A.

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