BIG NEWS - POSSIBLE LAUNCH LOCATION!!!

a2 Launch Location
After an extensive time of prayer, a thorough investigation of every possible scenario, tons of phone calls, several miles, lots of dead ends, and even more prayer; it “appears” that we are near the end of our search for the launch location of a2 Church.

Yesterday all of the “anchor” stores in the Vestavia Hills City Center gave the “green light” for a2 to secure 11,400 square feet of prime retail space to house our offices and worship center. This space will allow room for a nursery, children’s area, coffee and fellowship area and worship space; all within walking distance of Starbucks, Panera Bread, Dale’s, Moe’s, Rave Theaters, City Diner, Stein Mart, etc. Unlike an arrangement with a local school that would only provide space for Sunday morning activities, this location would be available to a2 seven days a week, 365 days a year...

The possible location of a2 Church is on 700 Montgomery Highway (Highway 31) and is part of the Vestavia Hills City Center. This location is only 4.5 miles from downtown Birmingham. It’s only about 4.5 miles from I-459, 2.5 miles from Highway 280, and 4.2 miles from I-65... 30,000 cars pass directly in front of this location every day... More than 141,688 people live within a 10-minute drive and more than 243,503 live within a 15-minute drive of this potential site...

It’s important to note that this is NOT a “done deal.” We still have a couple of additional “hurdles” to cross.

Today we will need to secure the approval of the president of the management company that oversees this space. This is crucial. If this occurs, the management company will prepare the necessary lease documents which must be reviewed by lawyers representing a2... It is important to make certain that the interests of a2 are protected in this transaction...

Upon receiving a recommendation from the lawyers representing a2 Church, I will then present the final version of the lease agreement to a2’s Initial Board of Directors.

We are EXCITED about this possibility. However, we are also DILIGENTLY PRAYING that God’s will be accomplished... Should this not be the location where God wants to plant a2, we want this door to tightly close and THE LOCATION that represents God’s ultimate desire for a2 to become clear. Please join us in prayer today...

A series of “small miracles” have already occurred related to this location. We firmly believe that God will reveal His plan and purpose and that His WILL will ultimately be accomplished.


a2 LAUNCH TEAM MEETING
Sunday, June 22, 5:30 PM
Location: a2 Church Future Site (700 Montgomery Highway – Vestavia City Center)

We had previously announced a “preview service” for Sunday AM, June 22... Due to the difficulties related to securing a meeting space for a2, on June 22 we will hold our 2nd LAUNCH TEAM MEETING at 5:30 in the afternoon. Hopefully, this LAUNCH TEAM MEETING will be held at the Future Worship Center for a2 Church.

We’ll gather for a time of prayer; dreaming; planning for ministries like Children’s Ministry, Hospitality, Guest Services, Worship, etc.; and inspiration... This meeting will be incredibly IMPORTANT! Please make plans to be present.


a2 PRAYER NEEDS
In the next few days, as we secure worship space for a2, preparations for the launch of a2 will kick into high gear! As we move forward, there are some definite and major needs:

* Lease Payments (Most likely we will be called upon to make the first and last month payments of the lease right up front).
* Remodel / Build Out (This space will require some major improvements and renovations. Finances will be required.)
* Furniture / Equipment (Everything from chairs, staging, sound equipment, lighting, nursery equipment, children’s ministry equipment, etc. will be necessary for the start up. We are starting from “Square One.”)
* Signage (Appropriate signage to direct people to our location.)
* Promotion / Advertising
* Outreach / Evangelism

a2 will need some major financial breakthroughs and blessings over the next few weeks as we move forward towards our August 17 Launch Date. Should God lead you to be involved financially with a2 Church, you can “snail mail” your contributions to the following address:

a2 Church
PO Box 661556
Birmingham, AL 35266

Thanks SO MUCH for your faithfulness to God and partnership with a2 Church.