Pleasant View Building Project

 Expand Children’s Area

If you have been to Pleasant View it doesn’t take you long to realize the importance of our Kids’ program KidZone. KidZone is a vital part of Pleasant View and Pleasant View’s vision for the future. KidZone requested more room over 6 years ago to expand their programs and capabilities. The expansion gives KidZone new classrooms and a large new meeting area so they no longer need to use the “Fellowship Hall” (eating area downstairs). This will allow Kidzone to have a dedicated and protected area while allowing the Fellowship Hall to be better utilized as intended for multi-purpose events that require setup.

Enhance the Nursery & Toddler Area
Perhaps our most critical need was for Nursery Space. We had as many as 25 children at a time in the limited space, causing safety concerns.  The expansion out the back includes expanded and improved facilities for infants and toddlers including dedicated bathrooms and mother’s room. We now have large separate infant, toddler and preschool rooms.

Provide much needed Handicap Accessibility
The expansion includes features to make the building accessible to those with disabilities. Currently, the building is not considered handicap accessible due to being 2 levels without ramps or an elevator and lacking handicap features. The expansion will include an elevator allowing for easy access to the whole facility. A longer ramp at the main entrance with a roof over the top will also be a major improvement for all. With phase 2 complete, we now have handicap bathrooms on both levels. Being a handicap accessible, comfortable, and secure place of worship for those in our community with disabilities is our goal.

Entrance under Roof
New entrance will include a covered drop-off area to accommodate handicap and older members as well as families with little ones. We also envision greater potential for various events – think valet parking!

Expand Lobby and overflow area with Cafe

Pleasant View has a vision and purpose to be open and welcoming to our community. We want to have an entrance and lobby area that allows us to put those values into action. Phase 3 will include a large entry point and central lobby area. This area will include a check in for KidZone, cafe type gathering room, and a kitchenette area so that light refreshments can be provided including coffee and tea. This area would also be available for use by the members and community for small gatherings like birthday parties or small group gatherings.

Relocate and Enhance Library

The completed phase 2 relocated the library to a more convenient location and updated it with additional space. Our library is heavily used and we want to increase the capabilities for more books, videos, and small group materials.

Improve Building Versatility 

The church building is being used with increasing frequency. The building, and in particular, the fellowship hall is used throughout the week by our own attenders as well as the others from our community. Small groups and ministries meet at the church on a regular basis. With the addition of the new gathering area in the new expansion, our building will offer more opportunities to be used and be available to more people. The facilities and parking will allow multiple bookings at the same time. We also see the potential for greater community outreach with these facilities.

Give more functionality to Youth Group and Ignite

In the same way that the expansion will help KidZone downstairs, Youth Group and Ignite will have more areas to utilize. Again, this will give these youth ministries greater functionality and allow them to do more without having to work around other church activities.