New Church Building Progress

• June 1999 - Church receives notice of 14 acres of prime property available for purchase in east Oceanside at the NE corner of College & Mesa -- meetings between the church leaders, the Church Development Fund, and the sellers immediately begin, and the process to purchase is started
• Feb. 13, 2000 - Church votes to buy 14 acres for new church site at College & Mesa; Escrow closes March 29th
• Oct. 29, 2000 - $630,418 in 3-year commitments is raised by "Sharing the Light" Capital Stewardship Campaign for Building Fund
• June 11, 2001 - Church project is unanimously approved by city Planning Commissioners at public hearing
• June 24, 2001 - Groundbreaking is held to begin the 1st Phase
• Aug. 20, 2001 - Export of 200,000 yards of soil begins as God moves a mountain
• Mar. 14, 2002 - Building Permit is granted; mass grading begins
• June 2, 2002 - Church votes to change name to "Lighthouse Christian Church of Oceanside," in accordance with God leading us to be a light on the hill (Matthew 5:14). A lighted cross and future light tower will reflect this theme. Name change to begin Sept. 15, 2002
• June 7, 2002 - Foundation for 1st Phase building is poured
• June 24, 2002 - Walls for 1st Phase building are raised
• July 15, 2002 - Roof beams are erected and roofing begin
• Feb. 2, 2003- Dedication of 1st Phase Multi-Purpose building

To be followed by two Christian Education buildings and a 1000-seat sanctuary.

Next up - Outdoor seating area to be installed.