New Handicapped Parking Spaces

The next time you visit the church building you’ll probably notice two brand new, permanent handicapped parking spaces out front. How did this happen? Let me tell you the story. We are looking forward to a record number of people parking outside and handing out treats for Trunk-or-Treat this year. So many people that I thought it would be helpful if we had additional parking spaces. There were two handicap parking spaces at the northeast corner of the church’s lot close to the old elevator that exists to the back alley. Since those spots no longer get used, I thought it would be a great way to reclaim additional parking spaces. However, I wasn’t sure if the signs were ours or the cities so I called to make sure we could take them down. Next thing I know, members from the city’s maintenance department show up and take the signs down for us. They also informed us that by law we have to have handicapped parking spots for the ramp we have in the front. They then proceeded to provide the signs, the paint, and the labor. We’re thankful for the help and the service that went well beyond anything I would have expected.