More than 150 church members, construction partners, design professionals, and project team members gathered Monday as Midway Church celebrated the placement of the final structural steel beam for its 60,000-square-foot expansion, marking a major milestone in the church’s NEXT: For Generations to Come initiative.
A longstanding construction tradition, a topping out ceremony commemorates the placement of a building’s final structural steel beam while recognizing the collective effort behind the project. During the ceremony, attendees signed the ceremonial beam with their names, prayers, and messages of encouragement before it was lifted into place, creating a lasting symbol of the faith, generosity, craftsmanship, and partnerships that have made the project possible.
The expansion is a key component of Midway Church’s NEXT: For Generations to Come initiative, a church-wide vision to expand the church’s capacity to make disciples and serve families throughout West Georgia. Once complete, the addition will provide expanded ministry environments for preschool, children, preteens, students, and young adults, dedicated space for the church’s growing Special Needs Ministry, additional adult ministry space, gathering areas, and improvements that will allow Midway to transform its existing office building into the Lifeline Community Resource Center…