The cotton insulation on our old electrical wiring in the church has deteriorated to the degree that it disintegrates upon being touched.
This has posed an acute threat of electrocution and electrical fire in the church.
For several years we have been gradually replacing old original wiring, and we have been upgrading to low-voltage LED lighting.
Over time, we want to enhance the lighting for our beautiful church both inside and outside.
Whether they were due to severe freezes with ice and snow, or the damages caused by hurricanes in warmer seasons, the severe power outages we have had over recent years have broken down the electrical grid leaving us at risk of potentially severe damages to the church and other buildings as well as potentially life-threatening conditions.
2021 Freeze Damages: Water pump in the Foley House, insulation damage, A/C units for all buildings on campus.
See video: Fr. Felix Provides Update on Church Repairs - May 18, 2021
Consequently, we are currently in the process of installing an emergency backup generator that should provide essential power for the church and other buildings on our campus. (Has been installed and is in the process of testing as of April 2025)
This is just one of the projects we are pursuing on an ongoing basis. When we discover problems in need of repair and/or upgrades in our church and on our campus the repairs are usually very expensive.
My team of staff and dedicated volunteers maintain a disposition of vigilance. We conduct multiple inspections annually and on an ongoing basis.
We always seek to find the most economical and effective solutions that provide us with the most bang for the buck.
You would be amazed to know how much time and attention all these issues are required of me and our team that works to research solutions, secure bids, and assist in seeing to it that we make progress toward getting the projects done.
The care of our church and campus is a shared privilege and responsibility among all of us.
As Pastor, I need and appreciate your support in keeping our beloved Church of the Annunciation in sound condition both, physically and spiritually.
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Thank you for your support in prayer and sacrificial giving!
Oremus pro invincem (Let us pray for each other),
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Paul Felix
Pastor
Church of the Annunciation