The Ezekiel Project - News and Updates

Final entry

Now that Zeke's is fully launched, the need for this site is over.

If you would like to find out what's happening at Zeke's, go to www.zekesames.com we are making every effort to bring in new acts and entertainment to fill a gapping hole in Ames' nightlife scene. For sure, The Rock will be holding a service filled with music and a message every Friday starting around 7:30pm.

Other news to note is that we have a business owner bringing in a coffee house into the corner of Zekes reserved for such. They are called Capanna of Ames and are a part of the Capanna businesses in Iowa City.

Thank you so much for your support and interest in this initiative.

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MAJOR PRESS RELEASE!

For years, Stonebrook Community Church’s college ministry, The Rock, nurtured a vision for a music venue and community center to benefit CampusTown. As a result of that vision, and with the help of generous people and God’s grace, the building at 3329 Lincoln Way has been resurrected from its lifeless shell. Zeke’s, named for the prophet Ezekiel in the Bible who had a vision of resurrected dry bones, has been refitted with state of the art sound system and plenty of well-designed gathering space.

Zeke’s is designed as a welcoming place for students and community people to gather and host events—and to draw musicians to the Ames music scene.

A dedication for all Ames churches and major contributors and contractors will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1st from 2-5pm with a program featured at 3pm. There will be tours, food, and lots of fun for everyone.

Also, the public is invited to a sneak preview open house on the same day (Saturday, Dec 1st) from 7-9pm featuring tours of the building, refreshments and live music starting at 9pm by award-winning local band, The Lone Strangers.

Contact Tim Borseth
515-292-3028 OR 515-291-3296
E-mail info@zekesames.com

Putting up the siding... finally!

It's been a long time in coming.
We have the inside 99% done (a few trim issues and other minor details here and there). It's been an awesome place for the Rock to rock, and our prayer is that God uses the excellence of the place and the love in our lives to draw more and more people to him. He is truly worth every effort we have put into this ministry outpost.

The good news of this post is that the exterior siding is finally up!! It looks so good to have that tyvec covered after 2 years of being an eye sore. Thank God!

Unfortunately, more work needs to be done. There is a small piece of corrugated steel that needs to be ordered and applied to the area above the cafe door, and we need to order and install all the soffit material. It's all been measured and ordered already, so hopefully there won't be another 2 year wait for that.

To see some pics, go here.

What's left?
1) Fulfill your pledges. We've spent or overspent every budget item and so if everyone doesn't fulfill their pledge we're going to be in a world of hurt.
2) If people are faithful to give, we might have some money to invest in these remaining items:
a) Signage... to let the world know who we are and what's in here.
b) Cafe space... as building owners, we are responsible to build out the space with HVAC and electrical at a minimum.
c) Repair- the roof keeps getting leaks and the parking lot keeps getting holes.
d) Events- to jump start Zeke's well need to host some big events there.
e) Zeke's website will need to be upgraded continually. We'll need money for that. The main website is being worked on now.

Where are things at with the cafe? As of right now, the Bruces are still working at securing the experience and the financing to pull it off. Pray for them. We want what's best for them as a family and what best for the ministry outpost. It may not be until the fall of '08 before the cafe becomes operational.

Looking oh so sweet!

We've been putting the finishing touches on Zeke's all week after our inaugural event (The Rock) last Friday night followed by a Guitar Hero Tournament.
Much of the sound and interior design tweeking needing to be done has been done: sound guys from R & D did some training, Zeke's kitchenette and countertop are done, bathroom stalls have been fixed (mostly fixed anyway), ect... As good as last week was, this week will be even better.

Zeke's is now fully open and available for use by non-profit groups and for rent by private groups and businesses. Get the word out about the sweetest music venue/ community center in town. See some pictures here, but the best view of the place your gonna get is right on site.

Come to another Rock service at Zeke's tonight and every Friday night starting at 7:30pm (ish)!

Got occupancy!

Well... at least a temporary occupancy permit... but it's good to go for now!
On Thursday morning (8/16/07), we got enough critical safety issues addressed to receive a temporary occupancy permit from the city of Ames until Sept. 15. I'm confident that we will be able to take care of the remaining issues by that deadline and get our permanent occupancy permit.
All along the way, God was pouring out grace and last minute blessings for us to get us this far. We praise Him for what He has done and what He will yet do.
To celebrate this and show off the place, The Rock held a small, informal gathering on Friday night (8/17). It was a nice time. The real show, though, will happen with the first Rock service at Zeke's on Friday, Aug. 24 starting at 7:30pm ish. See ya there and bring everyone you meet.

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