Debre Ganet Kidus Gabriel
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, In N.J., Inc
We have received our commitment letter from the bank securing our loan for renovations on our property. We have to embark on an ongoing Building Fund Drive to repay our loan and maintain our new property.
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The total amount of the loan to do the renovations is $625,000.00. Our goal is to raise $500,000 between now and December 2018.
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We are seeking donations from both member and non-members also sympathizers. Included here are pictures showing side, front, and elevated view of Blue Prints and Plans of whats the completed Church might look like.
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The property we plan to renovate is located at 136-140 Main St. Orange, N.J. We have no mortgage on the property. The building is a shell with no electrical or plumbing.
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It is a solid cinder block structure with three floors and a basement. Each floor is 2,240 square feet.
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The property also has a three car garage with 1,140 square feet.
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The garage will be converted into a three bedroom apartment for visiting Clergy.
Description of Building
& Renovation Plans
The renovation plans, is to remove the third floor so that the original second and third floors would become one and the sanctuary would have a high cathedral ceiling.
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On the same floor as the sanctuary, we would have an altar with a changing room for the clergy, a storage area and Bethlehem.
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The main entrance for the congregation would be at the back of the sanctuary (by the garage) where we would be adding an extension stairwell.
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The first floor would have a social hall, commercial kitchen, pantry, physically challenge entrance and bathroom, a stage and a rear exit.
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The basement would include two large conference rooms, two offices, bathroom for men and women, a storage area and a boiler room.
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When completed this will be the first Ethiopian Orthodox Church in North America built and operated by Ethiopians born in the West and who maintain the legacy of the Ancient Order of the Apostolic faith.
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Services are held in English and Ge'ze, the classical language of the Church.
Right Side Elevation View
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Front and Rear Elevation View
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Site Plan - Showing from Above Ground -Elevated View
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Site Plan Showing, Basement, 1st Fl. and 2nd Fl. Elevated View
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