The Cloverdale Church in Boise, Idaho celebrated the consecration of its remodeled sanctuary on Dec. 4, 2021. The $1.2 million renovation was an extensive project, ultimately serving 827 members. Highlights included a complete redesign of the platform, lobby, restrooms and parent room. Plus, the project included upgrading to new audio and video system(s), new theater-type seating, a new organ and a completely refinished piano.
The team overseeing the project was very intentional about how money was spent. Every effort was made to stretch the budget. Many of the old pews were sold. Oak, from other pews, was salvaged to build conference tables. Reclaimed wood from the previous sanctuary was used to make interior signage. The team was able to raise over $43,000 selling items that were pulled out of the church, along with items donated by members. This additional revenue paid for all the furnishings not included in the renovation budget! God blessed in amazing ways!
Numerous members gave of their time and resources to ensure that the project would be completed in a timely manner. While it was truly a member-team effort, two individuals stand out for their incredible commitment to Cloverdale. Jerrine Smith and Don Humphries provided daily supervision and oversight for the project and several significant challenges. The Cloverdale church family thanks Jerrine and Don for their hard work, focused determination and leadership.
Consecration day, December 4, 2021, was a high Sabbath. David Prest, Idaho Conference president, presented the consecration message. It highlighted the 135-year history of Cloverdale and its ministry to the city of Boise.
The church’s current facility, previously known as the Boise Central church, was first dedicated in 1991 when Don Driver was pastor. Driver attended the consecration service and shared the congregational prayer — a meaningful blessing to church members.
Marlon Seifert, Cloverdale Church lead pastor, said, "The mission of the Cloverdale Seventh-day Adventist Church is to follow Christ's example of showing unconditional love, encouraging all to explore and express their spiritual gifts to share the gospel. The church renovation, the larger stage, the new furniture and the decorations were developed intentionally to facilitate the involvement of those who join us. We have more room for musicians and for plays and skits on the stage, we are currently training those who are interested in helping to run the sound, the lights and the live stream. The furniture in the lobby serves multiple purposes as do the meeting rooms."
Members are as excited as the pastoral team about the new abilities they have for ministry and mission. "The goal we have in mind," said Seifert, "is that Cloverdale will not be a place where you come to simply watch, but where you become involved, using your unique gifts to bring others to know Christ as Lord and Savior."
The newly remodeled stage provides a better venue.
The early teens got a new room of their own with an eclectic industrial vibe and a faux brick wall created by volunteers. The early teens were previously in a small storage closet behind the stage.
The Boise Valley Adventist School Grades 5-8 choir participated in the service.
The new lobby features a signed entrance to the classroom wing and restrooms.
Walls were removed from a storage room and the old nursery to make a new meeting room that will host an adult Sabbath School class, meetings and counseling during the week. The wood walls are made from reclaimed oak from the old church trim.
New theater-style seating will allow for multiple configurations.
Pastor Jason Williams' office was remodeled. The tables were made from the old pews.
The lobby, before it was remodeled.
A look at the sanctuary before the remodel.
The congregation sings along with the songs.
A near capacity crowd enjoyed the consecration service.
