Dear Brothers & sisters In Christ,
The Parish hall project is poised to culminate with the Golden Jublee celebration of the founding of the Jalahalli Ebenezer Mar Thoma Church. To mark this milestone in this crucial region it is fitting that this mammoth Venture will mark the Golden Jublee of our existence as a believing community in this region. As always Jalahalli church has always come to the fore , not by Indivual excellence but by United & uncomprising effort.
The need for a Community hall in this fast developing region was always felt by our elders & parents their sincere & sacrificial efforts with fervent prayers for future generatons have flowered & fruited the benefit of which many of us experence today. It is our God given duty NOW to sustain & develop the infrastructure provided to us for the benifit of the community, our immediate neighbourhood & the less fortunate ones whome He has entrusted as our brothers & sisters.
The Project that has been commenced comprises of Three floors of Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) structure , with provision for a fourth floor of steel structure construction with roof sheeting Option for the Terrace floor.
The Ground Floor Comprises of The Entrance Lobby with office & other Utility areas , covered & uncovered parking area, Common toilet areas , Common & emergency stairs, Public elevator & Entrance Portico.
The First floor is planed to house the dinning area of carpet area Approx 5000 sft with other common areas Viz. Wash area, Lobby , Lift, Stairs etc.
The Second floor is the reception area with green rooms , toilets & common areas .
The work contract awarded includes all works namely Civil construction, Flooring & finishes , Water supply ,Sanitary & plumbing , Electrical & Lighting, Main gates & compound walls ( on three sides) & is a fixed rate contract detailing all requirements envisaged for completion & commissioning.
The total cost of contract awarded is Rs. One Crore & Fifty Seven Lacs , ( @ 800\= per Sft)
The total built up area is proposed to be 19500 sft.
God willing the schedule for completion of this project is Dec 2010
We as a church have commenced this nobel Venture depending on the Almighty God that He will work His purpose in & through us .Let us glorify His name through our active participation & unceasing prayers.
I am challenged to be part of the great Legacy of the Jalahalli Ebenezer Marthoma Church when I read this warning from His Holy Word .
Esther 4 : 14 ............ and who knows but that you have come to this royal position for such a time as this ?"
Let Our Almighty God who blessed the efforts of our Parents strengthen us to be partners in this venture to bring Glory to His Holy name.
With fond memories of Sunday school classes, Choir practices, Youth meets And...........& in fond memory of the near and dear ones who have left us temporarly to be united with us in our eternal home.
God Bless
Mathew
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