In the Bible account of the building of “Solomon’s Temple”, one can’t help but notice the detailed information regarding the building’s “timetable.” 1 Kings 6:37, 38 states that “The foundation of the temple of the Lord was laid in the fourth year, in the month of Ziv (April/May). In the eleventh year in the month of Bul (October/November),the temple was finished in all its details according to its specifications. He had spent seven years building it.”

Certainly David’s Star members are interested in our “temple timetable” as well. Therefore it is fitting to provide a brief review of the past and the future that we are facing.

First to recap, several years ago Groth Architects developed a “Master Footprint Plan” according to surveys and requirements that we felt played a major role in any additions needed on our David’s Star campus. The purpose of this exercise was to provide a rough idea of a basic placement and look of a church/school building. It was NOT intended to include any building details. In fact, the final structure may be completely different from their concept design. 

Last spring our congregation carried out an extensive fund drive. The purpose of this drive was to provide initial funds for the new church/school building program. The roughly $1,300,000 in gifts to the program will give us a tremendous start. However it will likely not cover the total necessary costs. Remember, the congregation had voted that the building project would proceed when 1/3 of the total cost is available in cash, 1/3 in pledges, and 1/3 would then be borrowed. Another fund drive, or drives, will be initiated as time goes by. Meanwhile members are encouraged to remember their initial fund drive intentions.

After the fund drive was completed, several committees were established to begin the building plans. The members of these committees are listed at the end of this article. Please feel free to speak with any of the members regarding your hopes and concerns for future ministry here at David’s Star.

This past November the Church Building Committee carried out an extensive and thorough search for an architect that would best serve our needs. Several architects came to David’s Star to present their past projects, costs, and thoughts for the future building on our campus. The list was narrowed down to two firms. The committee then visited several area churches designed by these two companies. After much prayerful consideration, the Plunkett Raysich Architects LLC firm of Menomonee Falls was chosen.

Following these steps, we will discuss future fund drives, ground-breaking dates and the construction schedule.

This building program will only become a reality with the time and effort, donations and prayers of our membership, and with the blessing and will of our Almighty God. To God be the glory!