Support our Church Improvement Project
We invite you to be part of a mission that’s essential to the future of our cherished church – the Church Improvement Project (CIP).
This project aims to both enhance and protect our place of worship, ensuring it remains a welcoming, safe, and inspiring space for our community now and in the years to come.
The total estimated cost of the CIP is $1.5 million, divided into three manageable phases. By organizing it this way, we can work toward our goals step-by-step, making steady progress with the support of our dedicated church family.
This project aims to both enhance and protect our place of worship, ensuring it remains a welcoming, safe, and inspiring space for our community now and in the years to come.
The total estimated cost of the CIP is $1.5 million, divided into three manageable phases. By organizing it this way, we can work toward our goals step-by-step, making steady progress with the support of our dedicated church family.
How You Can Help
Whether through contributions, volunteering, or sharing the vision with others, every form of support strengthens our effort.
Together, we can bring these improvements to life.
Together, we can bring these improvements to life.
Where We Are Now
UPDATE AS OF MAY 08, 2026
Sanctuary
Stage – completed stage framing. Ready for new laminate tiles.
Stage – spotlights removed, tested – will be reinstalled tomorrow
Sanctuary lighting – new house lights were installed Thursday.
Sanctuary balcony – added step lights and new lights.
Bathroom
Tile work is complete (except Women’s restroom FH Landing.)
Next week plumbing and electrical work for all bathrooms.
Carpet
Next week prep and installation of carpet in lobby, stairs, fellowship hall landing,
children’s wing, north room and board room.
ROOM/AREA PREP
Tentative Work bee dates Sunday 8:00am – 11:00am. May 17, May 31 & June 14
Children’s Wing Notice Board set up. Ready for use.
North Room Work bee** (return tables, chairs, cabinets)
Board Room Work bee**(return conference table, chairs)
Mothers Room Work bee**(return furniture from Earliteen room)
Deacons Room Work bee**(return furniture from Earliteen room)
Choir Room Work bee**(return furniture from Earliteen room)
AV Room stage Work bee**(return furniture from Earliteen room)
Help Needed Now. (contact Afa – atupai@ocgrace.com)
1. Help redesign and decorate the Pastor’s and Hall of Fame picture displays for
placement in FH Landing.
2. Thomas Neslund Studio: Reinstall the “Thomas Neslund Vision Wall” mural on
the south wall above the closet.
3. Sanctuary (east interior windows — Mother’s Room, Deacons’ Room, Livestream
Room): Remove the old tint and install new tint.
FINANCE
Phase #2 as of May 2, 2026
GOAL RECEIVED DIFFERENCE
$ 515,000 $ 308,746 - $ 206,254
Stage – completed stage framing. Ready for new laminate tiles.
Stage – spotlights removed, tested – will be reinstalled tomorrow
Sanctuary lighting – new house lights were installed Thursday.
Sanctuary balcony – added step lights and new lights.
Bathroom
Tile work is complete (except Women’s restroom FH Landing.)
Next week plumbing and electrical work for all bathrooms.
Carpet
Next week prep and installation of carpet in lobby, stairs, fellowship hall landing,
children’s wing, north room and board room.
ROOM/AREA PREP
Tentative Work bee dates Sunday 8:00am – 11:00am. May 17, May 31 & June 14
Children’s Wing Notice Board set up. Ready for use.
North Room Work bee** (return tables, chairs, cabinets)
Board Room Work bee**(return conference table, chairs)
Mothers Room Work bee**(return furniture from Earliteen room)
Deacons Room Work bee**(return furniture from Earliteen room)
Choir Room Work bee**(return furniture from Earliteen room)
AV Room stage Work bee**(return furniture from Earliteen room)
Help Needed Now. (contact Afa – atupai@ocgrace.com)
1. Help redesign and decorate the Pastor’s and Hall of Fame picture displays for
placement in FH Landing.
2. Thomas Neslund Studio: Reinstall the “Thomas Neslund Vision Wall” mural on
the south wall above the closet.
3. Sanctuary (east interior windows — Mother’s Room, Deacons’ Room, Livestream
Room): Remove the old tint and install new tint.
FINANCE
Phase #2 as of May 2, 2026
GOAL RECEIVED DIFFERENCE
$ 515,000 $ 308,746 - $ 206,254
Project Timeline Highlights
May 8 2026
- Pathfinder Room floor completed
- Sanctuary lighting – new house lights were installed and new stage lights installed completed Sunday May 10
February 2026
- Pathfinder Room floor completed
- Fellowship Hall - South stairs. Replace carpet with tile completed
January 2026
- Prospecting updated bids for Sanctuary / Lobby / Bathroom renovation
- Contract signed replace tiles Pathfinder Room. Also replace carpet with tiles Fellowship Hall south stairs
December 2025
- Campus Termite: Architecture updated blueprints for the entire campus
- Campus Termite: Structure Engineer working with City of Garden Grove
November 2025
- Pew replacement contract signed
September 2025
- AC unit in office was replaced
- Reviewed the pew bids. Final pew vendor was selected. Details to follow
August 2025
- Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall – completed installation of LED screens and monitors.
- Lobby notice board update - TV upgrade and relocation.
- WiFi upgrade
July 2025
- Children’s Wing hallway roof repair completed - June 5th
- Fellowship Hall: AV complete reset and reprogram of hardware. Ongoing
June 2025
- Children’s Wing hallway roof repair completed - June 5th
- Fellowship Hall: AV complete reset and reprogram of hardware. Ongoing
- Sanctuary Renovation: Setting up meeting with General Contractor.
- Fellowship Hall: Completed spotlight reset.
- Termite Campus: Met with Structure engineer & Contractor to finalize beam repair options. Plans due date June 20, 2025.
- LED Screens installed in Sanctuary (one more to follow)
- LED Screen install in Fellowship Hall
May 2025
- Painting has begun in the Pathfinder Room
- Audio, video, and lighting repairs underway
- Children's Wing: Hallway roof repair contract signed
April 2025
- CIP Committee began finalizing renovation plans for the Sanctuary and Lobby
March 2025
- Received $455,000 loan from PUC
September 2024
- Raised $245,000 cash-in-hand goal for Phase 1
- Awaiting final approval of $455,000 loan to fully fund the initial phase
- Pathfinder Room demolition began – painting and flooring/tile replacement pending
June 2024
- Replaced multipurpose projector with TV monitors
April 2024
- Fellowship Hall AC unit replacement completed
February 2024
- Began work on Fellowship Hall AC unit replacement
January 2024
- Structural engineer began developing beam repair plans
- Campus-wide termite inspection and evaluation
CIP Project Breakdown
Target Completion Date: 2025
Phase #2 Goal to raise $515,000.00 for Phase #2 project items
Target Completion Date: 2025-2026
Phase #3 Goal to raise $285,000.00 for Phase #3 project items
Target Completion Date: 2025-2026
How You Can Contribute
Your contribution, large or small, will propel us toward our goal.
There are multiple ways to donate:
- By Check: Please write on the note: 'Church Improvement Project' and use the code 80052
- Adventist Giving: Support us through the official platform
- By Text: A quick, easy option for digital giving
- By Credit Card: For a swift and secure transaction
Every donation is a step forward in our journey to improve our church home.
We also have a QR code available for those who prefer to give digitally – it's quick, easy, and secure.
There are multiple ways to donate:
- By Check: Please write on the note: 'Church Improvement Project' and use the code 80052
- Adventist Giving: Support us through the official platform
- By Text: A quick, easy option for digital giving
- By Credit Card: For a swift and secure transaction
Every donation is a step forward in our journey to improve our church home.
We also have a QR code available for those who prefer to give digitally – it's quick, easy, and secure.
