ARVID OLSON, Director of Development for Faith Ministries, walked us through the thought process and the physical buildingi of Faith West. Since 1989 the church has offered a fellowship for Purdue students. They knew a structure would help facilitate the activities for students. When the old Family Inn site because available, the church met with the neighborhood and asked what they wanted to see in that space. They then went through the municipal approval process and received tax free municipal bonds to help with the financing of the 95,000 square community center. The main floor of the building is a large community space with an information desk, lounge, gymnasium, meeting room and fitness center. The upper floors are housing for students. There is a pre-school and park, which were requested by the neighborhood, Biblical counseling, church services, and a restaurant. The sculpture in front of the building is FE, “Iron Sharpens Iron”. Olson said that several community events have already filled the community center and several more are scheduled. This gift to the community addresses Faith Ministries’ mission to address community needs with compassion, truth and hope.

STUDENT GUESTS:

BARBARA REIF introduced Kinnsey Pass and George Boutselis from Jefferson High School.  Each received a certificate with the Four Way Test to commemorate meeting with us today.

VISITING ROTARIANS:

GUESTS:

Eloise Lewellen, guest of CHUCK HORNER; Josh  Greiner, guest of ARVID OLSON

Money Collectors: CHRISTA KECK and NANCY BRANDT; Greeters: CHRIS JOHANNSEN and SCOTT RUMBLE; Invocation:  CHRIS BIANG; Piano: RAY PEETERS; Song Leaders:  BOB VERPLANK and MAURI WILLIAMSON;  50/50 RAFFLE:  CECIL BLIGNAUT and CHRIS BIANG.  Help with attendance and facilitating a smooth meeting:  TOM MORAN, JO WADE and JANE SMITH.  Webmaster: LARRY HUGGINS.  Technical wizzard:  BOB VERPLANK.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill